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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ZOA No. 2012-01, DA No. 2004-03, <br /> VTTM No. 2012-01, and SPR No. 2012-01 <br /> March 5, 2012 <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> 2. Designated outdoor common or recreational areas shall provide outdoor signage informing <br /> the public of the presence of operating aircraft. <br /> <br /> Project Changes by the Applicant <br /> Subsequent to the February 13 Planning Commission meeting the applicant contacted staff to <br /> discuss possible project changes. <br /> <br /> Staff and the applicants held extensive discussions during the week of February 20. These <br /> discussions were productive and resulted in significant project improvements including (Exhibit <br /> B): <br /> <br /> • Reduce total unit count by 6 units, from 284 to 278 units <br /> • Improve the unit mix by: <br /> o Increasing the number of two and three bedroom units from 106 units <br /> (38%) to 136 units (49%) <br /> o Decreasing the number of one bedroom units from 178 (63%) to 142 (51%) <br /> • Increase the average unit size from 885 sq. ft. to 915 sq. ft. <br /> • Reduce tandem parking spaces from 344 (54%) to 257 (42%) <br /> • Increase open space from 58,150 sq. ft. (202 sq. ft. per unit) to 70,976 sq. ft. (255 <br /> sq. ft. per unit). This complies with the City standards set forth in SD-43. <br /> <br /> Staff believes these changes address the remaining concerns. Incorporating these changes will <br /> ensure that the project will meet or exceed the standard of other recent high quality projects in <br /> the City. <br /> <br /> For example, to address the City's Housing Element goal to provide family sized housing the <br /> applicant added 30 additional two and three bedroom units. This improved unit mix furthers the <br /> Housing Element goal. Moreover, it is equivalent to the unit mix approved for the nearby Lyon <br /> project. <br /> <br /> Additionally, the applicant agreed to reduce the number of tandem parking spaces in an effort to <br /> ensure that residents will enjoy ample and convenient parking. With this change The Met will <br /> have a slightly lower tandem parking ratio than what was approved for the nearby Lyon project. <br /> <br /> Project Features and Amenities <br /> The applicant has incorporated a rich variety of project amenities commensurate with those <br /> provided by other recently-approved projects, including the nearby Lyon project. These <br /> amenities include: <br /> <br /> • The pool and fitness center have increased in size, and a business center has been <br /> added, in response to Planning Commission comments. <br /> <br /> <br /> 75A-3 <br />