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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 />game room located within the podium building in close proximity to the lobby on the <br />second floor, where there is a pool table, TV, and Wi -Fi. <br />Commissioner O'Connor noted another green space just above the bocce ball area. <br />Mr. Kang stated that that is considered part of the greenbelt area, which is <br />technically on the campus side but still an amenity for the residential. <br />Commissioner O'Connor inquired if either one could use it. <br />Mr. Kang said yes. <br />4. Better and More Visuals — He presented a photo simulation that was in the previous <br />package but was important to keep because it really does put that statement out <br />there with that corner retail and the outdoor plaza. Another simulation is along <br />Rosewood Drive looking south, and the driveway is the one on the western edge. A <br />third one which had been previously presented is on Owens Drive looking at the <br />podium building towards the west. <br />Commissioner Pearce inquired if this accurately reflects the landscape. <br />Mr. Kang replied that it does more so than the modeling. He then presented another <br />photo - simulation taken from the roof of the southernmost buildings on campus; the <br />podium building is off a distance to the left, with the amenity central hub area and <br />the four gardens. They added other sketch up snapshots to give an overview about <br />how the building hierarchy goes from one story to three stories, with the higher taller <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 27, 2013 Page 31 of 48 <br />