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Ms. Moffett- Fehlberg stated that the project is a mix of cottage and farmhouse architecture that speaks to the Downtown with architectural components that could translate from single -story to multi -story buildings to give a feeling of one community: the cottages with very simple roof lines, simple gables, porches, each with a slightly different elevation character that could be mixed and matched to break them up and give them their own personality. She added that with respect to cross ventilation, they have windows not just in the front but also around the side. On the Kottinger Place side, Ms. Moffett- Fehlberg stated that the building steps down at the edge to a two -story building facing the park with layered gabled components, color blocking, individual balconies for residents, all helping break up that fagade and give residents their own personalized outdoor spaces as well. As regards sustainable design and construction, Ms. Moffett - Fehlberg stated that they are using very long -term, low maintenance, long longevity construction techniques, looking at a hardy siding which is a cementitious siding product that does not degrade over time. Ms. Goldware stated that another big component of their work with the Task Force was understanding what kind of services they will be providing. She indicated that their standard senior program consists of a pretty comprehensive set of services including everything from social events to connecting seniors with resources in the community, health screens, assessments of daily living, really helping to aid that goal of staying in their apartment and living independently for as long as possible. She added that the next steps would be to secure some additional financing, and if all other things fell into place and they receive their approvals, the first phase of construction would start in 2015. Chair Olson noted that one of the slides showed a picture of carports with solar panels. He inquired if there be solar panels on the buildings as well. Ms. Goldware said yes. Chair Olson inquired if the units would be separately metered. Ms. Goldware replied that as currently planned, the solar would offset a majority of the common area load of electrical load and would not be powering the units. Chair Olson inquired if the water would be separately metered. Ms. Goldware replied that there is a house meter for water. She stated that she does not know if that has been fully designed. She noted that for their senior properties, they generally have a single meter for water partly because the water use is a lot lower than for family properties, where they are generally sub - metered. She added that this is something they could look to the Planning Commission for direction. Commissioner O'Connor inquired what the age requirement is for seniors. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 12, 2014 Page 11 of 24