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Page 2 of 9 some background of the project, explaining how MidPen came to be the project applicant. She presented the site plan for the proposed project. She explained the progression of the design. She provided an overview of the project’s different elevations. She provided an overview of the deviation requests. The first deviation is to the maximum establishment length guideline. The second deviation is to the public frontage guideline. The third deviation is to the courtyard layout guideline. Deviations four through six are regarding inactive frontages, inset entrances, and the garage entry. She stated that these deviations are the mostly the result of a difficult property. She stated deviation seven is to the window inset. She stated the AAC asked for further study on this deviation to reduce the amount of windows effected by the deviation. Ms. Chan walked the Planning Commission through some of the more significant project revisions that came after the AAC’s review. She provided an overview of the parking concessions that the project is eligible for. Ms. Chan stated that Staff recommends adopting the resolution. Commissioner Hale asked for clarification about the FEMA maps. Ms. Chan stated that the FEMA maps have been updated to include a lot of new projects in the Downtown Precise Plan area. Vice Chair Bondonno asked to return to the slide about parking. He asked for a clarification since the slide says off-site. Ms. Chan stated it should read as on-site. Vice Chair Bondonno asked about the deviation regarding inset windows. He asked if Staff feels that the applicant adequately responded to the AAC’s request regarding Deviation #7. Ms. Chan stated that Staff would suggest yes. She stated it has not formally gone back to the AAC, but Staff believes that the applicant have adequately responded to AAC’s comments. Vice Chair Bondonno asked about the timing and funding restraints that MidPen is speaking to. Ms. Chan stated she would let the applicant speak to that. Commissioner Schmidt thanked Staff for their presentation. He asked about the child care center drop offs. He asked if someone could explain how the timing would work for drop offs. Ms. Chan stated the applicant is proposing working with Footsteps to meet the demand. She stated that the child care center offers greater flexibility for pick up and drop off, so that variation will exist. Commissioner Safdari asked about parking and the estimated 15% trip reduction. 9.A - Page 18