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Commissioner O'Connor stated that he does not have a problem taking a look at it. He noted that this was another added item Summerhill agreed to put in for the Commission, so he is glad that they are already doing that. He noted that he does not know how many more iterations are needed and that it looks like there's always something else each time around. He ad ded, however, that he does not have a problem looking at it especially if it is a design. He stated that he heard one gentleman refer to it as a straight flat wall. He noted that he has seen curved walls, but he does not know if it is done for noise. Commissioner Posson stated that he definitely likes the landscape design. He indicated that he appreciated how the applicant looked at that visual impact and tried to mitigate it to the greatest extent possible. Chair Olson inquired if all of the landscaping proposed is on the inside of that sound wall so the closest thing to the Arroyo is the sound wall. Mr. Dolan said yes, plus the vines that staff asked for. Chair Olson stated that he is fine with what is being proposed. Chair Olson noted that at the last Work Session, he raised the issue of access to the Arroyo. He stated that he thinks there is no access here and hopes that would remain. Ms. Stern replied that the access has been eliminated. Chair Olson noted that there is nothing the Commission can do about the other side of the Arroyo as that is not the responsibility of this project. He then asked the Commissioners if they have any other questions. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he has one last comment. He indicated that he is a bit disappointed that there are no carports on the one side. He stated that he understands the reasoning behind it and asked if this is all a done deal. Mr. Dolan replied that it is a question staff did not ask the Commission. He indicated that the applicant would like to put the carports in, but the neighboring properties' interests oppose them. He added that it would be an additional exception from the Design Guidelines. He noted that the parking requirement can be met either way; it is just whether or not the people who live here get the benefit of a carport. Commissioner O'Connor inquired, assuming there are no carports on that side, how many parking spaces on the complex would be uncovered. He further inquired if there would be more than just those on the west side. Ms. Soo displayed the site plan and pointed out the carports located on the west and south sides of the project site, the surface parking by Building C, and the parallel parking on the south side of Building A and B and along the entry street. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 22, 2014 Page 13 of 16