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Common Use/Private Open Space and Amenities As mentioned above, two ground-level outdoor courtyard-style spaces which include a mix of common use passive outdoor space and recreational uses, as well as one common use roof-top deck area are proposed. `Courtyard A' is located approximately in the center of the project and is surrounded by the building. This courtyard includes both active and passive areas including a playground, seating areas, hardscape, and shaded landscape areas. The primary and significantly larger, ground-level, common use outdoor space is located at the west side of the project and is surrounded by the building on three sides. This space includes a large swimming pool, outdoor entertaining/BBQ area, several seating areas, hardscape, and shaded landscape areas. The common use roof-top deck area would be located at the northeast corner of Level 4. This space includes outdoor entertaining/BBQ area, several seating areas, hardscape, and shaded landscape areas. Private open space would be provided by patios (ground-level units) and decks/balconies (Levels 2 through 5) for each unit. These spaces range in size between approximately 60 square feet to approximately 200 square feet depending on the unit type and location within the building; however, in most cases the size would average approximately 75-80 square feet. Other on-site amenities include a fitness facility, clubhouse, lounge, common use office space, and mail room. Refer to Figure 7 above and/or Attachment 4 for more detailed information. Building Height As discussed above, the project proposes five-and-one-half stories and a maximum height of approximately 65 feet, which height is consistent with the 2012 Design Guidelines. The proposed number of stories exceeds that allowed by the 2012 Design Guidelines (five stories), but is a concession requested pursuant to State Housing Density Bonus Law, see discussion below. Figures 8 and 9 below provide a building section and neighborhood context diagram illustrating the height of each level and the cumulative height of the building as well as how the building would compare with other existing buildings within the immediate vicinity. Page 15 of 41