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building approximately 12' from the original concept plan presented to meet setback requirements of the City Engineer and site line requirements; landscaping along the north edge of the building to soften the aesthetics; location of the concrete plaza area and site utilities; and connections to Iona Lane and existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water utilities. Ms. Erickson noted that there was a 12' wide sidewalk planned; pick up on the west side; a bituminous 24' wide bus lane near the Old Dominion entrance off Cleveland east and north to the site; and reviewed the requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District for underground stormwater storage on site. Ms. Erickson also briefly reviewed grades on the site from Iona to Cleveland. Matthew Kreffich Mr. Kreilich reviewed landscaping elements and their low maintenance requirements, specific to various areas on site, based on amenities, security and visibility issues; egress areas, including two (2) stairways and one (1) elevator and their locations; heated/cooled egress area on the southwest comer; location of a canopy on the northeast comer for protection of people from the elements, but not high enough for buses; materials for exterior architectural details that would provide durability, sustainability and security. Mr. Kreilich provided material samples for Commissioners and the public. Mr. Kreilich reviewed materials proposed for the main tower component total height of approximately 54', the glass-backed elevator, veil wrapping around the entire facility to cover the concrete parking structure,, and handicap accessibility features. Mr. Kreilich noted that bollards would be installed on the eastern side of the facility to prevent people using that ingress/egress point until future construction of Mount Ridge Road. Discussion included how buses and personal vehicles would approach and regress from the site at this time, and with future build out of Mount Ridge Road; provision of and locations for bicycle parking racks with locks and fully-enclosed bike lockers (total of four lockers), . non-staffed,, but full camera coverage and recording system for security of the site and to deter criminal activities based on other park and ride and ramp facilities operated by Met Transit; current lease at Rosedale through the year 2011 for their park and ride contract, and preference to extent that contract; and proposed construction by January of 2009 for project completion and operational by September of 2009, based on UPA grant requirements. Commissioner Wozniak reviewed his research of a DEED certified parking garage in Santa Monica, CA, and some of its amenities, and encouraged that Metro Transit consider similar amenities (i.e., parking devoted to electric vehicles; free bicycle storage; solar panel arrangement I for energy needs; and recycled construction materials).