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4. A Zo <br />Commissioner Seybert asked if-the Precise Plan could require some rooftop <br />experience and open space in the project. Landscaping could be at entrances, <br />courtyards or on the roof. <br />Commissioner Paulson asked about the open space requirements on the project. <br />Mr. Alsman said that there is limited open space in the urban project, including <br />courtyards, but it could be expanded to include other open spaces. <br />Ms. Ekes stated that the project meets the minimum open space under the <br />current zoning. <br />Joe Brady, Developer of the project, said that he has done a lot of development <br />in Redwood City. Housing is needed in Downtown. He said that in looking at the <br />site on Walnut St. he kept envisioning different things. Finally, based on the size <br />and unique shape of the property he decided to build flats similar to those found <br />in San Francisco and rear load them. He also approached owners of adjacent <br />property owners. <br />Commissioner Paulson asked about the old houses in the neighborhood. She <br />wanted to know the age of the house that is going to be demolished. <br />Mr. Brady said that the home was build around the 1920's. It is not a historical <br />home. <br />Commissioner McCoy asked about the adjoining parcels. The developer stated <br />that the owners are not interested in selling. <br />Mr. Brady said that the adjoining lots are 5000 -foot lots and one is the Masonic <br />Building. <br />Commissioner McCoy suggested that the precise plan area be expanded to the <br />adjoining parcels through Redevelopment. Commissioner Seybert agreed with <br />this concept. <br />Mr. Passanisi stated that the Planning Commission could recommend a larger <br />area to the City Council. <br />Commissioner Piulle asked Ms. Ekes about the easement on the property. Did it <br />run vertical or horizontal behind the development? <br />Mr. Bray said it runs horizontal to the property, 12 by 100 feet long. <br />Commissioner McCoy asked why staff uses the density concept of units per acre <br />instead of bedrooms. Density might be better based number of bedrooms per <br />acre. <br />Ms. Ekas said that staff certainly thinks about both of those subjects and she said <br />that most ordinances deal with the standard unit per acre density discussed in <br />the General Plan. She said that staff does think about unit mix and number of <br />