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Councilmember McGovern confirmed the smallest independent living unit was approximately 600 square feet. She said she learned that every unit in independent living could be counted toward the housing cap because it followed the criteria of the US Census Bureau and felt continued discussion was needed. Councilmember McGovern referred to phasing, said she understands the last section to be built is that closest to the freeway. She confirmed the berm will be built as part of Phase 1, noted there is a courtyard and another green space area between Phase 2 and she confirmed with Mr. Ashenbrenner that the area will be entirely green and walk-able even before the buildings go in. Councilmember Cook-Kallio voiced concerns with affordability in how the units are counted. Even though they have kitchens they are not really being used because it is a full service facility. She referred to the formula to determine impact and she asked if it was consistent with the description. City Manager Fialho said it is based on the company's description of what they perceive the impacts to be, which takes into account cars driven, how often, etc. Mayor Hosterman called for a short break and thereafter reconvened the meeting. Mayor Hosterman said the third developer would make a presentation, questions and comments will be taken and the public hearing held, after which time a special meeting will be convened of the Council for possible action. Steve Allen, Fremont Land, introduced Galan Grant, the primary architect, who would make a brief presentation. Galan Grant, Architect, said they are very proud of their project, gave a background of Craig and Grant Architects and said this was one of the nicest projects done from the standpoint of energy conservation measures. They recently became credited as a green design firm, John Ambert was LEED certified and he gave a PowerPoint presentation showing the site elements, amenities, park area, potential retail shops, architecture of buildings, various building materials, the use of stone and corrugated metals, elevations, LEED elements, electric car charging stations, solar panels designed to generate enough electricity to power all site utilities, a recycling structure, dual purpose signage, outdoor room concepts, and pedestrian scale lighting. He said they were still working on the site plan and decided that the turn-in element completed as a circular form was more interesting and said the columns radiate around in a square pattern. The buildings were all clad in stone veneer, incorporate an armature for climbing plants and the only signage is the identifier for the project and no tenant names. Regarding sustainable design strategies, he said it would incorporate solar, recycling, efficient lighting, indirect pedestrian lighting, direct down lighting and a green screen concept which covers the walkway that cuts across the parking lot. He said the green screens rise up above the parapets that help to create a growing, living organic surface which also assists in cooling. He noted the existence of a covered bicycle pavilion, vehicle charging stations, solar energy carports with continuous solar panels, and the use of sustainable materials. Commissioner Narum referred to the site map and asked Mr. Grant to describe the circulation for the delivery trucks, particularly getting deliveries to the Majors. Mr. Grant said trucks will enter the site via Auto Mall Place, they will come through the boulevard, turn into the site, there is adequate circulation in the back of the Majors and he described the backup into the loading docks. The trucks then continue circulating in the same direction. On the north end, all shops City Council/Planning Commission 9 November 8, 2007 Joint Workshop