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DRAFT Positas Boulevard which would allow VCHS to continue using that access; it would be a right -in /right -out only but would do great things in terms of separating uses and making the access work. He noted that the primary goal at VCHS was to get this approved as part of this project so it would get built and be coordinated with the construction of the project to minimize conflicts both during construction and after construction. He further noted that the only issue left was how the cost would be allocated, and both parties have reached an agreement this afternoon in this regard. He added that it needs to be memorialized in an agreement. He expressed gratitude that the developer stepped up and said they would undertake the responsibility as part of their project if VCHS helps to pay for it, to which VCHS agreed. Commissioner Pearce asked Mr. Inderbitzen the same question she asked St. Anton, if VCHS is comfortable with the conditions as they currently read. Mr. Inderbitzen said yes. He expressed confidence that both parties will be able to work out a final agreement before the project comes before the City Council, which would be VCHS's preference as well. James Paxson, General Manager of Hacienda Business Park, stated that he feels somewhat like he is sounding like a broken record, but that he has the pleasure of coming before the Commission again and say something similar that he has been able to say with all of the recent projects, how exceptionally pleased he is to have a really fine project coming into the Park. He noted that, as has been mentioned by several people and saw in the staff report, this is a tricky site, and to be able to simultaneously bring all of these elements together to come up with such a great project takes a lot of work. He expressed appreciation for the cooperation St. Anton Partners showed with the Park's Design Review Committee in terms of meeting things that the Committee had asked them to look at. He indicated that the developer has brought in an exceptional design team with both KGTY and Gates to work on this site, that type of high caliber representative of the other types of high quality projects that the Commission has seen from Hacienda recently and hopes to continue to see in the future. Mr. Paxson stated that the Park is supportive of the solution that came up with regard to the access. He indicated that the Park's three concerns on that particular component of the project was that it meet the requirements of the Park guidelines: a setback of 150 feet from the corner and 42 feet between driveways, both of which were met; and the preservation of the bus turnout and bus shelter, which the developer has assured will be the case. He added that he is totally fine with that particular amendment to the project and that the Park will work with the developer to review and get that approved prior to the City Council meeting. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Pearce stated that she would like to preface her motion by saying that she is thrilled with the project and finds it exciting. She noted that she is delighted at the level of affordability and the number of units, and appreciates the developer's work on DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 5/8/13 Page 8 of 9