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DRAFT <br /> Mr. Kang replied that the other color is called "sandalwood tan" and that it was by <br /> the Chapultepec color to soften down the mass. <br /> Mr. Kang continued that there is an open green space that is roughly 13,400 square <br /> feet which provides a great opportunity to do some fun things with the landscape. <br /> David Gates + Associates has come up with what it calls an "imaginary play" a great <br /> place where the older children can climb on it, roll, play, jump, run around, learn how <br /> to kick a soccer ball, throw a Frisbee, potentially do some small team sports, and <br /> just have a lot of fun. It does not have to be an open park because there actually is <br /> one across the street about 300 feet away. <br /> Commissioner Narum inquired if that would be on the triangular piece. <br /> Mr. Kang said yes. He noted that they are calling this the open green, and there <br /> could be areas where they are starting to design and craft. <br /> Commissioner Narum asked Mr. Kang if he just said that this was designed with fun <br /> stuff. <br /> Mr. Kang replied that when he said "fun zone," he was referring to a place where the <br /> children can go out and play and do what they want, as opposed to just a stale park <br /> that is going to be out there. He noted that an attempt is being made to keep some <br /> of the play areas closer to the project, but when the children get old enough to really <br /> get into team sports and outgrow this park, they have the two parks that are just <br /> south of the site. <br /> Commissioner Narum stated that she was looking for a place for children to run <br /> around. She added that she was thrown off by the comment made about David <br /> Gates. <br /> Mr. Kang explained that it is those imaginary play boulders. He added that a <br /> multitude of activities could happen in that area, and an area could be carved out <br /> where children can run. <br /> Mr. Kang stated that there is another area they are really utilizing. He noted that <br /> they talked about a connection with the campus and bringing them down towards the <br /> central hub and then back out to the retail portion of the site. He pointed out that <br /> midway along that greenbelt, they took advantage of actually creating a bocce court, <br /> not just exclusive for residents but open for the commercial people as well to play or <br /> hang out and have lunch there if they wanted to on their way back. He added that it <br /> is fun for all ages and not just for grown-ups. <br /> Mr. Kang then pointed out the amenity court which is the main community room, <br /> which can be rented out for parties, anniversaries, holiday celebrations, and <br /> birthdays. He then pointed out the fitness center and noted that both of these <br /> buildings open up onto the hardscape pool area. He noted that they also have a <br /> DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/27/2013 Page 6 of 22 <br />