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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Applicant Chuck Davis with Simon Properties gave a presentation on the residential component of the project, including combination of mixed use and commercial projects, renderings, design criteria, public amenity uses, setbacks, low income units, architectural design, and General Plan amendment and rezone. Commissioner Balch inquired about the proposed ground floor retail. Mr. Davis explained there would be portion of space set aside for a ground floor restaurant or retail use as well as the leasing office and amenity space for the residential use. Commissioner Brown inquired about the parking garage for the wrap-around building and confirmed whether it was exclusively for resident use. He then asked and confirmed that the open space area shown on the new site plan was originally envisioned as a restaurant. Mr. Davis explained the current proposed parking design, stating some of the ground floor parking spaces are reserved for the retail customers to ensure connectivity from the parking garage to the retail site. He continued by explaining as the parking design is further developed, the intention will be to retain some of the existing ground floor parking for shared/commercial uses as opposed to restricting an area for resident use only. He stated the previous layout included a restaurant on the corner, whereas the new layout preserved that square footage in the same location in order to retain the connectivity with the park area created for public use. He referenced the location of the fitness center and explained rather than creating a surface parking lot with enough parking spaces to accommodate the number of vehicles visiting the fitness center, those vehicles will be able to park in the lower level of the parking garage with direct access to the fitness facility. He explained the second and third levels of the parking garage are at the mall level, so the design is making use of the grade to better distribute parking for the different uses and which makes sense with the driveways at the different levels. He further stated the current plan meets the City's residential parking requirement based on the number and size of residential units shown in the plan. Commissioner Ritter inquired about rooftop parking and solar panels. Mr. Davis confirmed there is no rooftop parking. He explained the previous site plan didn't have as much ground level amenity space, which was the reason it previously included a rooftop amenity deck. He continued by stating the new site plan now includes a ground level area, and confirmed it is large enough for the amenity space as opposed to including it on the roof. He then discussed challenges with solar panels but went on to explain their commitment to energy management. Commissioner Pace inquired about the retail tenant expectations. Mr. Davis explained the proposed entertainment and restaurants. He stated the market was dynamic but anticipated four to five full-service restaurants and three to four quick service restaurants. He stated the theater and fitness facility tenants were secured. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 9 March 11, 2020