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but for the most part, the majority met with Summerhill representatives at the community meetings. • On October 6, 2013, Summerhill introduced the project and answered questions at the neighborhood meeting organized and hosted by a Parkside resident. • On Sunday, October 20, 2013, Summerhill hosted a neighborhood meeting to again present the project and hear additional comments. • In mid-November of last year, Summerhill developed a fact sheet for the City and neighborhood leaders for distribution, for transparency and to respond to all of the questions posted individually and at group meetings regarding this project. Mr. Ebrahimi stated that Summerhill has been very successful in its projects as it accommodates the neighbors while keeping the projects economically feasible. He noted that both aspects need to work together to make a project work. Mr. Ebrahimi added that they were asked last week to consider three other items following staffs meeting with the neighbors: 1. Provide landscaping to screen the proposed six-foot tall masonry wall on the south property line of the community. Creeping fig vine has been incorporated for this visual screening, as shown in the plans presented earlier. 2. Prohibit pets, dogs in particular. The apartment community would be at a great disadvantage if it did not allow for dog ownership. Residents will want to have that option, and Summerhill will want to continue to offer that flexibility. 3. Location of trash bins at the southeasterly location of Building D. The design and location of the trash bins are being modified so garbage trucks do not require access to the rear alley for pick-up of any items. Mr. Ebrahimi indicated that their consultant team is present to answer any questions the Commission may have. Robert Natsch, acting as spokesperson for the Parkside community, stated that his house is directly across the Arroyo from the Summerhill development. He indicated that, for the most part and given the requirements, the Summerhill Complex drawings are very professional and that the Parkside group was encouraged by the changes made to the original plans: moving the pool to the center of the development, eliminating the balconies and stairways from Buildings C and D facing the Arroyo, sloping the rooflines on Buildings C and D, adding the six-foot tall sound wall and a gate EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 22, 2014 Page 4 of 16