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7 Ci, 77 6.0 PROJECT'SPECIFICS: 78 6.1 The AEON proposal is a two phased project. The first phase would include major remodeling 7 of the existing units and improved site conditions. The second phase would include a new 4- story 50-unit apartment building. 11 82 6.2 One of the main issues with the Har Mar Apartment site is drainage. txisting conditions lead to water seeping into the buildings/units due to poor grading directly adjacent to each building. -grading of the site to eliminate this draina .AEON'S proposal includes re ge issue, creating a positive grade adjacent to each building that allows water to flow away from the building. 87 6.3 Another item to be addressed is parking. Currently parking is disbursed in an inefficient parking lot configuration. The proposal would place parking lots and an appropriate number of stalls in a location more consistent with future/anticipated use. 6.4 The proposal also indicates a redesigned Service Drive to better address neighborhood concerns 2 regarding speed of traffic. Traffic calming measures have been proposed, as well as on street parking as a possible measure. City staff will work with AEON to address these traffic concerns. 5 E"'I't, 6.5 A conceptual storm water management design has been submitted that includes detention areas 7 throughout the site. Some of the ponds have been designed within parking lot area that may be problematic. The plan also could incorporate other alternative treatment methods such as pervious parking lots and underground storage. City staff will continue to work with AEON on 00 resolving concerns regarding storm water management. 02 6.6 Extensive landscaping is also proposed throughout the site. Specifically, coniferous trees have 0, been proposed as a buffer for the new parking area and new apartment building along a portion of the west property line. Further, coniferous trees and shrubs have been incorporated into the 05 proposed landscape along the south property line. Landscape is also provided to screen the trash enclosures and to enhance storm water management areas. Boulevard trees are proposed oc 7 along the Service Drive to add to the existing tree canopy. 6.7 Existing sidewalk connections are redesigned in certain locations to better facilitate pedestrian connections between residential units and parking areas. The City will continue to work with AEON on a possible sidewalk along the Service Drive to facilitate a safer pedestrian connection 2 between residential and adjacent commercial uses. 7.0 DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENT,S/CONDIT'IONS: 5 7.1 On February 26, 2008 the DRC met to review and provide comments regarding the General Concept proposal. The DRC supports the ambitious proposal by AEON for the Har Mar 7 Apartments, however there are a few items that will require further cons ideration/resolution, prior to FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN approval. The following are the DRC comments: J