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Kottinger Community Park. As an example, the recently constructed Birch Creek Terrace on Vineyard Ave has a building height similar to three stories. However, because most of the site is at a grade lower then Vineyard Ave., the visual impact is not similar to the proposed development. As a result, from the street/park they do not appear to be multi story. However, the Task Force feels these concerns may be addressed with creative building design and landscaping and thus it wants to move forward with developing building elevations and visuals to determine the visual impacts and how they can be minimized. As part of its analysis, the Task Force explored a two story option. (Attachment 7) As indicated in the drawing, this option also provides 150 units but does not accommodate a continuous walkway between all buildings. In addition, the two story concept uses significantly more of the site limiting open space and reducing site setbacks. As a result, the Task Force determined that the recommended concept site plan best meets projects needs. In response to neighborhood concerns, staff intends to work with the consultant to provide building elevations/renderings and three dimensional modeling with various views for better depicting the building mass and view impacts. This information will be shared with residents and studied prior to making a final recommendation to the City Council. Cost for these services is included in the proposed contract amendment (Attachment 2). Next Steps If the City Council approves the Task Force/staff recommendations, staff will work with the Task Force toward the following: . Develop a conceptual building design . Create a number of conceptual building elevations and a rendering that can be used to inform the public and ultimately, the City Council on the building design. . Develop visuals/modeling to assess the impact of three story buildings . Develop a draft project financial pro forma . Determine an appropriate owner structure include the role of Pleasanton Gardens and the City's Housing Authority. . Determine financial contributions required from the City and Pleasanton Gardens, if any, to develop the project. . Finalize plans for the "City Room." . Develop a recommendation regarding a project developer and the selection process. Page 7 of 8