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Mr. Dolan added that intensity would be measured by the FAR and that density is measured as units per acre. Commissioner Blank noted that the number of units is the same and it appears that with respect to the house sizes, Plan 1 has been reduced by 10 square feet, and Plan 2 has been reduced by 32 square feet. He inquired if staff considers this to be a significant enough reduction to make a real impact, given the number of Plan 1 and Plan 2 units and only one unit of Plan 3. Mr. Otto replied that staff did not feel there was an exact number that the homes had to be reduced by. He added that staff agrees that the square footage of the first two models was not reduced substantially; however, the third model which was originally over 2,000 square feet has been reduced to 1,920 square feet. Commissioner Blank corrected his earlier statement that there was only one unit of Plan 3; he noted that there are three Plan 3 units. Commissioner O’Connor stated that there had been a lot of discussion and concern from the Commission and the public regarding parking. He inquired if parking would be an issue if everything were done according to the proposal. He further inquired how the City would police the parking and the restriction of not utilizing garages for storage. Mr. Otto replied that ideally, the City would not police the parking or garage use. He stated that it would be included in the requirements of the CC&R’s and recorded with the properties, and the residents themselves would take care of it. He added that there may be situations where the City may have to go in and enforce the conditions of approval imposed on the project. Commissioner O’Connor inquired if there was a condition that this be included in the CC&R’s. Mr. Otto replied that it is generally stated in the condition regarding separate recorded documents, but staff could add this to ensure it is included in the CC&R’s. Chair Olson noted that parking has been improved by adding guest parking on site. He inquired if there would be issues with the fire turn-around if all guest spaces were occupied by automobiles. Mr. Otto replied that the Fire Department has reviewed the turn-around and has signed off on it. Commissioner O’Connor acknowledged that a fee is being paid to the City to plant trees elsewhere; however, he would like the developer to plant trees back into this site to provide immediate shade. He inquired if any of the trees would be as big as they are today and if any were oak trees. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 15, 2010 Page 10 of 23