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2525 North Main Street January 14, 2019 Page 5 Table 3: Applicant Proposed Parking Unit Type Units Rate Stalls Provided Studios 73 1.00 73 One‐Bedroom 307 1.00 307 Two‐Bedrooms 88 2.00 176 Three‐Bedrooms 28 3.00 84 Guest Parking 496 .23 114 Tandem Stalls 150 Total 496 1.80 904 spaces The project has incorporated a contemporary architectural design. Elements such as stone veneer, multiple brick veneers, metal panels, ceramic tile, metal canopies, flat and metal seamed roofs all assist in conveying a modern design. The color scheme encompasses earth tones of tans, browns and greys. Courtyards are provided along Main Street, Edgewood Road and the internal east elevation to break up the massing and create distinct building sections. In addition, units along Edgewood Road will front the street, providing direct street access and assisting in activating the street. A combination of common and private open spaces will be incorporated into the project design. Approximately, 34,630 square feet of common open space will be dispersed throughout the project. These areas will consist of ground level courtyards with amenities such as a pool and spa, seating areas, tables and chairs, shade trellis, fire pits, and enhanced landscaping. A rooftop amenity deck will also be provided that will include a pool and spa, cabanas, fire pits, lounge chairs, shade structures, a club room, and a fitness center. Other common area amenities such as a wellness room, chef's kitchen, dog wash room, bike repair room, bike share, Amazon parcel lockers, and entertainment room, will be incorporated into the building and will provide residents with opportunities for on‐site services and entertainment space. In addition, private open space in the form of patios or balconies will be provided for each unit. These spaces will range from 53 to 77 square feet in size. An upscale and elaborate landscape pallet is proposed for this project. The applicant is proposing to retain the mature Ficus trees along the east property line. An arborist report was prepared, with mitigation measures included to ensure the trees remain in a healthy condition pre‐ and post‐construction. The report also identified 8 trees (7 Sweet Gum trees and 1 Cypress tree) along the eastern property line that are in an unhealthy condition and are recommended for removal. Additional trees similar in size and type to the mature trees will be planted to fill in areas where trees were removed or are missing. In addition, the applicant will raise the height of the wall adjacent to the single‐family dwellings from six to eight feet in height. Given the number of parcels affiliated with this proposal, the lots will need to be combined into a single development parcel. Prior to issuance of building permits, a voluntary lot merger will need to be applied for and be approved. This application is ministerial, with no Planning Commission or City Council action required. Commented [DH5]: As explained to me by Orange Architects, Contemporary style is needed due to the size of the project. Commented [DH6]: If this means front doors will be on Edgewood then this is the first we’ve heard of this. We have been told the only access would be the Amazon lockers. Commented [DH7]: How is this going to be accomplished for each unit? It is hard to imagine how this will look based on the drawing provided. It looks like units on the outside of structures will have private open space facing the streets and interior units will have private open space facing each other, not so private. Commented [DH8]: Appendix B Tree Evaluation and Preservation Study, Executive Summary states “The largest trees on site, the #117 Aleppo pine, Pinus halepensis; and #121 cypress, an unknown Cupressus species, may date back to a previous site use, but are probably no more than 70 or 80 years old. The Aleppo Pine has a life expectancy of over 150 years (https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree‐ detail/pinus‐halepensis). We had an independent arborist look at the tree and his evaluation is the tree is healthy, properly trimmed and expected to live another 100 years. It should NOT be removed.