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@ 7.B Page 175 The Inner Esplanade as regulated in the Peninsula Park Precise Plan identifies a 10-foot minimum dimension with the adjacent building have no minimum setback. The One Marina project identifies a reduced width for the village walk (i,e. inner esplanade), but it also provides for a greater separation from the walk to the building face. The Peninsula Park project proposed buildings with a greater overall height therefore, the wider interior walk was entirely appropriate. The 10-foot dimension provided for easy two-way foot traffic as well as some level of comfort, i.e. not having to walk right up against the building. The One Marina project accomplishes the same comforl objective by providing some physical separation between the walkway and the building, even though the walkway is reduced in width. Furthermore, although the Village Walk is connected around the interior portion of the marina basin its primary purpose is to provide access to the units for their residents and guests. Urban Desian Guidelines Pg.36 Buildings should generally be stepped back in height from water areas and pedestrian-oriented spaces, This design guideline was suggested based on the anticipated building heights associated with the Peninsula Park project. The One Marina project will reduce the building heights to two and three story buildings. Furthermore, the Precise Plan establishes a minimum building height of 24 feet. Consequently, the need to step back building heights from water areas and pedestrian-oriented spaces is no longer a primary concern. Pg. 41 Ground floor units should be located approximately 3 feet above grade to provide privacy yet maintain "eyes on the street". supervision of streets and ways. The ground floor units for the proposed project vary in height. A couple of the centrally located units in the auto court buildings have been designed with a stooped entry and raised floor, consistent with the Precise Plan. Several other ground floor units in the auto court buildings are designed with flush entries (no steps). The use of flush eritry treatments allows for units to be visitable, As discussed below in the Recommendations and Finding section the City's New Draft General Plan, Policy BE-3.9 encourage new residential development to incorporate accessibility for persons with mobility constraints, including small children, seniors, and disabled persons, when completing site designs, New development should be at least IIvisitable" by persons with disabilities. Circulation, Transportation & Capital Improvements Specifics regarding Circulation, Transportation and Capital Improvements can be referenced in Section III of the Peninsula Park Precise Plan, These requirements along with items such as affordable housing will be discussed in a subsequent review process