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Discussion Point #2 2. Is the conceptual site layout and positioning of the buildings acceptable? Building Massing As proposed, the new residential buildings would all be five-stories tall. The overall heights of the structures have not been specified in this preliminary stage of design. Staff has requested the applicant break up Residential Building Al's long east elevation along Stoneridge Mall Road into different horizontal and vertical planes/components; consider stepping the fifth floor back from the lower floors; and providing an opening on the east side of the building into the residential courtyard. Only general renderings of the massing of the apartment buildings have been provided at this time. The applicant will develop the architecture/design of the apartment buildings after the workshop. Staff has informed the applicant that the apartment buildings must provide a high- quality, well-articulated design that minimizes building mass, is of an overtly residential character, integrates well with the surrounding development, and demonstrates an overall design character that fits with the community's overall look and feel. Staff also requested the applicant conform as closely as possible to all of the relevant Design Guidelines, including those which indicate individual unit entries with architectural detailing be provided on all first floor units; that individual unit entries be prominent and provide the feel of a porch-style front entry; and that common building entries should be prominent with attractive and inviting pedestrian-scale features. Discussion Point #3 3. Is the general massing of the buildings acceptable? Conclusion Discussion Point#4 4. What other information would assist the Planning Commission in its decision on the proposal? Do you have any other comments on the proposal? PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this workshop was sent to all property owners and tenants/occupants within 1,000 feet of the site as shown in Exhibit C. At the time of report publication, staff received no comments or concerns. Any public comments received after publication of this report will be forwarded to the Commission. PUD-136 Workshop, Stoneridge Shopping Center Planning Commission 13 of 14 cated west of the amenity area. The largest of the residential buildings (Building Al) would then be located at the northeast portion of the site where the fitness facility was previously located on the approved plan. Access to all buildings and amenities would be from two main internal streets that cross through the project creating two main intersections off of Stoneridge Mall Road along the east and south frontages. The internal drive aisles would connect and tie into portions of the mall's existing internal drive aisles. As part of the project review, an updated Traffic Analysis will be prepared, which will include review of the project's on and off-site site access and circulation. The traffic analysis will be provided in conjunction with the Planning Commission's formal review of the project. Since the plans being presented to the Commission are preliminary and incomplete, staff is only asking for the Commission's "high-level" input regarding the general site layout and positioning of the buildings. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to refine the project in several areas to comply with the Design Guidelines including: design of the internal streets/drives (i.e., separated sidewalks, planter strips with street trees, on-street parking, etc.); building setbacks; quantity and location of private and common open space; quantity of resident amenities (e.g., pool, tot-lot, etc.); bedroom mix; and so on. PUD-136 Workshop, Stoneridge Shopping Center Planning Commission 12 of 14