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who have more than two vehicles. Given the existing parking situation, some of the neighbors requested the number of units to be reduced. The neighborhood meeting collectively illustrated that the surrounding residents feel that proposed project is well designed, however, it needs to contain more guest parking, given that the current parking problems of the neighborhood. The neighbors pointed out the potential parking impacts that will be generated when multiple project residents own more than two (2) vehicles per unit. The current plans were adjusted to incorporate three (3) additional guest parking spaces on-site, bringing the total to 13 guest parking spaces. The proposed guest parking would exceed the number of guest parking spaces required by the parking ordinance for guest parking of a multiple family development (seven guest parking spaces would be required by the parking ordinance for a multi-family project). As previously mentioned, the subject site is surrounded by high-density residential development to the east and west. The residents indicated that they have experienced parking shortage within the existing apartment complex as the tenants of the apartment complex park vehicles onto single-family residential street on the south side of Vineyard Avenue. To ensure that the proposed development would have minimal impact on parking, staff recommends that the applicant review the area that was originally designated for a tot area for additional guest parking spaces. Staff has added a condition to maximize the parking on site. Staff notes that the parking enforcement would be the responsibility of the homeowners association and/or the management company for the project. The enforcement measures would be addressed in the CC&Rs. Green Building The applicant has provided the initial Green point checklist, identifying the design elements for the project to meet the Green Building requirements. The project is an infill site, benefiting by being in close proximity to many of the services that are considered essential to daily living (convenience grocery shop, child daycare facility, pharmacy, bank, etc.). These factors enable the project to automatically achieve many Green points. Additionally, the applicant has incorporated practical features into the design of the units on both a whole design approach and an individual occupant/user level. For example, the construction of the buildings utilizes such things as FSC certified wood, engineered lumber, and high performance windows. These items are readily available to contractors and are well known within the construction community. Other measures that have been identified by the developer include the use of Energy Star appliances, high efficiency lighting, and water-efficient fixtures. Although these measures are not to the developers benefit, they are what surveys show to be in- Case No. PUD-49 Planning Commission Page - 8-