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Commissioner Blank inquired whether projects like this are required to be wired for photovoltaics. ATTACHMENT 7 PUD- 84- 21 -4M, Braddock Logan Application for a PUD major modification to add 12 new apartment units in three buildings and miscellaneous site modifications at the Civic Square apartments located at 4800 Bernal Avenue. Zoning for the property is PUD -HDR (Planned Unit Development High Density Residential) District. Mr. Pavan presented the staff report and described the scope, layout, and key elements of the application. He noted that the numbering of the Staff Recommendation on page 12 should read "1." and "2." instead of "1." and "3." Commissioner Narum disclosed that she met with Mr. Byde at the site. Commissioners Blank and Olson also noted that they visited the project site. Mr. Pavan replied that the project includes a solar water heater for the pool. He noted that when staff reviewed the project, given the amount of roof area potentially available in a southeasterly to southwesterly orientation, it was determined that the project would most likely not realize a significant return in total kilowatts based upon the cost to install it. He added that should the Commission believe it should be in place, staff would require that the applicant add conduit, pull strings, location for the inverter, and roof systems needed to be designed to handle an additional five pounds -per- square -foot load above whatever the project is designed for. Chair Pearce complimented staff on the Conditions of Approval and stated that having two separate sections for the project specific conditions and the standard conditions was helpful to her. She acknowledged that affordable units would not be concentrated in the building and inquired if any would be incorporated into the new building. Mr. Pavan replied that families must qualify for moderate or low- income status and could move either into the new or existing buildings, based upon the availability of a vacant unit. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Andy Byde, Braddock and Logan, reported that a number of years ago, a space study and needs assessment was prepared for the site. He stated that it was determined that the small gym, which is co- shared with the administrative leasing office, was somewhat chaotic and residents and leasing agents indicated a strong desire to have separate facilities. He added that the area was expanded and turned into a separate tenant -only gym, and a separate facility only for leasing staff was created. He stated that it was also determined that the tennis court had been a nuisance as it has had an on -going need for repair and has not experienced much use. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 25, 2009 Page 1 of 2