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<br />Ms. Carr agreed that lighting should not cause a problem. Ms. Carr asked what exterior portions <br />of the development will be landscaped. <br /> <br />Mr. Simon stated the perimeter of the site would be landscaped as well as interior open areas. <br /> <br />Mr. Halpert asked for staff comments. <br /> <br />Mr. Lai provided staff comments. he Planned <br />Development District designation is appropriate. It allows a mix of multi-family and commercial <br />uses and allows flexibility in site design. The proposed layout is reasonable and on-site <br />circulation is sufficient. Due to the visual impact of a five-story complex and the proposed site <br />coverage, some additional architectural design elements should be articulated. Sustainability <br />measures including vertical greening and a roof garden system should incorporated. Regarding <br />parking, under the current code there would not be enough parking spaces. In consideration of a <br />recent study done as part of the Parkview Gardens Neighborhood planning effort, anticipated <br />shared parking, on-street parking which will be minimal, and based on the formula that staff <br />came up with based on the Parkview Gardens study which includes built-in cushion, which <br />would require one parking space for each one-bedroom unit, 1.5 space for each two-bedroom <br />unit and work/live unit, and one space per 400 square feet of commercial space, the parking will <br />be sufficient. There could be extra parking made available to share with neighboring uses. <br />Originally the number came to 202 required spaces. With potential changes to the number of <br />work/live units, it could be 208 spaces. Rather than applying a specific number, the formula <br />would be applied. <br /> <br />Mr. Lai also went over modifications to Attachment B of the Staff Report. In Condition 1, it <br />In Condition 4, the maximum number of dwelling units should be changed to 138, including 8 <br />proposed live/work units. <br /> <br />Ms. Greening asked about the reasoning for a green roof requirement. <br /> <br />Mr. Lai stated it is based on a desire to be progressive and consider sustainability. Sustainability <br />has been addressed in the Parkview Gardens planning effort. Site coverage typically only allows <br />for a maximum of 70 percent site coverage. This project has 81 percent site coverage. To <br />compensate for loss of open space, more green space should be installed and this is difficult to do <br />at ground level. There are examples of green roofs from other cities. The cost over time <br />decreases. More developers today are going with green roof systems. Staff could provide a list <br />of advantages if needed. <br /> <br />Ms. Greening asked about financial backing and what would happen if a green roof was not <br />supported. She added that while it may be an attractive feature, it is also an extra up-front cost in <br />a down economy. <br /> <br />Mr. Byrne stated it adds to up-front cost and also adds to structural load. His main concern is <br />that it would result in green space that does not benefit anyone and may not even help with storm <br />water runoff. <br />tm;  šE <br /> <br /> <br />