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Commissioner Brown asked staff about the parking garage ingress and egress and Parcel C. Mr. Davis explained that the parking garage entrances and exits would be typical with a one- way entrance and exit. He discussed the commercial and residential deck and parking. Commissioner Balch inquired about Building Al and whether there will be ground floor residential. Mr. Davis stated there would be ground floor residential with significant setbacks with a quasi- urban design along with a greenbelt space. Commissioner Brown inquired about road widening and the traffic study. Mr. Davis explained the proposed inbound and outbound traffic and stated it would be necessary to re-review the road configurations in the vicinity of the project. Commissioner Allen posed a question regarding the developer's experience with integrated design. Mr. Davis discussed his experience pertaining to other developments across the nation and the residential team. Commissioner Allen then asked about the opening on the east side of the building. Ms. Clark responded and discussed the effort to break up the massing and provide more visibility into the open space. Commissioner Ritter inquired about rezoning, but not increasing density, and further asked about the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) credits. Ms. Hagen explained the proposal for affordable housing units with 22-percent of the site dedicated to affordable housing, which was consistent with the percentage anticipated for this site. Ms. Clark further explained the total number of affordable units would match what was previously counted in the City's Housing Element for below market rate units, with additional market rate units proposed under a density bonus to help further support that density. Commissioners Balch and Ritter inquired if the density in a different area of town could be reduced if the density for this site were increased and yet still resulted in an overall net neutral density. Commissioner Balch referenced his previous experience related to the rezoning for St. John Street prior to changes in state law. He further inquired even if this project is meeting the necessary density requirements as it pertains to the Housing Element, if additional units were added to this site whether that would result in a future benefit to reduce density in another location. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 9 March 11, 2020 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