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and the second, following the TOD Guidelines, would create a street that would run through, with parallel parking because some of the entrances and garages have a flip, and the amount of open space and central space would be compromised. He indicated that from the technical standpoint, in terms of the difference in actual space between the two, the site plan following the TOD Guidelines would lose about 15,000 square feet of open space. He noted that what they want to do is to create a pedestrian- and community-friendly project which they feel can still be created without the open space. Chair Narum inquired if the proposed plan and the TOD Guidelines plan impact the number of parking spaces. Mr. Yau replied that the number of parking spaces is roughly the same, with a little less parking with the TOD Guidelines project because parallel parking is not as efficient as head-in parking. Chair Narum requested confirmation that, basically, with the inclusion of internal streets, the project would lose some open space and a few parking spaces. Mr. Yau confirmed that was correct. He indicated that what they want to do is analyze what they propose while still creating a site plan with good pedestrian activity and access. He pointed out the main pedestrian circulation throughout the site and noted that there is circulation along the streets, which is part of the TOD Guidelines, with the main open space in the middle, circulation around it and connection to the corner, as well as a pedestrian landscaped sidewalk edges around the whole site. He added that with this plan, any resident in the property would be able to access the major open spaces, the corner, and the BART station without having to walk through an alley. He explained that this was important to them so that even though they did not have the street, they had a lot of landscaped sidewalk spaces. Mr. Yau then presented some pictures showing a blow-up of sections of each of the buildings, including the four-story building along Owens Drive; live/work units where changes were made to increase the height of that space to 15 feet and superimposed to be 30 feet deep; the section of the street provided is according to the TOD Guidelines; and a three-story garden product which is also a TOD. He explained that the way the building works is that the stair tower sticks out more, from where the minimum dimension is being shown; and there is actually a deeper setback than what is required for the TOD Guidelines where the units are along the ground level that faces the street. Mr. Yau then displayed a corner rendering of the project and pointed out Owens Drive and Willow Road; a plaza space and the retail space on both sides of that plaza; the internal courtyard; an amenity space with leasing, club room, fitness, pool and spa area; and another rendering looking down the main entry. He then presented the four-story building along Owens Drive, the plaza space, the retail on the corner which complies with the Guidelines, and live/work spaces for which they are asking for an exception with respect to their depth. He indicated that the height is already provided to be higher than what was first proposed and now meet the Guidelines. He stated that in doing this, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 17, 2011 Page 15 of 36