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Mr. Thatch stated that the big thing about the amenities of the project in the community <br /> area is the contemporary floor plan, which connects the site to shops arid plaza and <br /> everything around it. He indicated that they are looking at the community center as a <br /> country club with club rooms, a pool and a spa, fitness and yoga, pool tables and bocce <br /> ball courts, an internet café, and outdoor kitchen and outdoor dining. <br /> Mr. Thatch stated that their sustainable features are key, with buildings that are LEED <br /> Silver as far as reuse in materials and different things. He noted that the big thing about <br /> being sustainable in this project is that one can walk to work, to restaurants, to BART, to <br /> almost anywhere in the Bay Area without a car. He added that Wi-Fi and the business <br /> center will make it possible for people to work more at home and not have to use their <br /> car; it will be bike-friendly with secure bicycle parking and a repair shop. He noted that <br /> electrical vehicle charging stations will be part of this design, and storm water will be <br /> integrated and will be a big part of the design in water and energy efficiency. <br /> Mr. Thatch stated that he believes they are conforming to the guidelines in intent but <br /> that Padru Kang would talk a little bit more in detail about what they are doing in that <br /> regard. <br /> Commissioner Blank asked what types of retail will be included in the project. <br /> Mr. Thatch replied that they are looking at a coffee shop and smaller service-related <br /> retail, such as dry cleaners, that will also work with the residents around the site. <br /> Commissioner Blank commented that the idea that someone would sit in the plaza and <br /> watch the traffic between Owens and Rosewood Drives does not seem like something <br /> the residents would like to do. <br /> Mr. Thatch replied that it is a place where residents can see people walking by and <br /> things going by. He added that he thinks it is an interesting outdoor space that faces <br /> southwest as far as getting the sun. He noted that while it is not perfect, it will be of <br /> interest because right now, there is really no outdoor dining area down Owens Drive <br /> except across the street to the little deli place, which has an outdoor space that actually <br /> faces the parking lot, while this space will be landscaped and would be more interesting. <br /> Commissioner Blank commented that he wondered if there could be a different physical <br /> arrangement but realizes that it is kind of constrained, based on what they have to work <br /> with. <br /> Mr. Thatch replied that he thinks it is constrained but that they would fine-tune the area <br /> with landscaping, trellises, and different elements. <br /> Commissioner Blank asked Mr. Thatch if they have given any thought to the ratio of how <br /> many charging stations there will be. <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 10, 2012 Page 4 of 11 <br />