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DRAFT helps the Commissioners a lot in terms of their ability to follow along and get a real close and personal look at the pictures. Mr. Otto acknowledged the compliment. Commissioner Narum asked Mr. Otto to display the project layout slide once more and point out where the playground equipment or the open space amenities for children is located. Mr. Otto pointed out the tot lot on the picture and then zoomed-in to the central open space area where the tot lot was located. Commissioner Narum noted that at the Work Session, the Commission talked about an open area for children to run around. Mr. Otto pointed out a field area as well as slightly smaller one above the bocce ball court. Commissioner O'Connor inquired how big that open field was. Mr. Otto replied that he would defer that question as well as other questions relating to the details of the project to the applicant. Commissioner Pearce referred to Sheet L1.03 and noted that the open space hierarchy legend mentions "semi-private" and "semi-public." She stated they sound like the same thing and inquired what the difference is between them. Mr. Otto replied that he believes the "semi-public" can also be used by the office tenants in addition to the residents, and deferred to the applicant to clarify the difference. Commissioner Posson requested clarification on the implications of the Housing Commission not taking action on the affordable units. He inquired if, procedurally, the Planning Commission can take action on the project even if the affordable units are not defined. For the benefit of Commissioner Posson, who is new to the Commission, as well as for that of the public, Chair Blank requested staff to review the responsibility of the Housing Commission vis-a-vis its approvals or non-approvals, and the issues that affect the Planning Commission. Brian Dolan explained that the Housing Commission and Planning Commission processes typically run simultaneously and are tracked together, and most of the time the Housing Commission hearing occurs before the Planning Commission hearing, as was the case for this project. He added that the Housing Commission is charged with making a recommendation to the City Council with respect to the Affordable Housing Agreement between the City and the project owner/developer; however, for this project, DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/27/2013 Page 2 of 22