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8.A. - Page 154 three story edifice with an approximate 1700 SQFT landscaped open space roof deck created by an approximate 8.5 foot setback at the 4`h floor level. The southwest corner of the building at Middlefield and Bradford will contain a new +/-10,000 SF retail space for a San Mateo Credit Union branch, and mortgage office. The southeast corner at Bradford and Jefferson will contain an approximate 3,000 SF leasing office. Each of the retail spaces will include their own entries and storefronts. Public parking for the retail spaces will be included within the parking structure. The SMCU branch is designed such that it may be demised into smalier individual spaces in the future. Streetscape Nine ground-floor residential wrap units, three residential lobby entrances, a resident's bike shop, a leasing office, the SMCU branch, and the SMCU mortgage offices shall serve to activate the streetscape. An ATM is expected along the SMCU store front. Landscaping shall include street trees and a strip of landscape between the building fa�ade and the back of the sidewalk. City standard sidewalk will be reconstructed adjacent to the property boundary, and will extend to the Veterans Blvd. right of way on both Jefferson and Middlefield. Street trees and pedestrian lighting will be installed within the public right of way fronting the property and extending to the Veterans Blvd right of way. The Bradford elevation will include a three story edifice to provide a sensitive transition to the single story historic resources located across the street. Open Space /Amenities The principal open space element is the approximate 33,200 SF landscaped podium deck atop the parking structure at the third floor level. This open space podium is wrapped with residential units on three sides. The wrap units have private patios opening to the podium deck common open space area. The landscaping includes raised planter beds that double as bio-treatment facilities. Pathways pass through the landscaping connect various seating areas and gathering spots. Screen walls are utilized to define spaces and create outdoor rooms. Typical amenities include fire pits, water features and BBQ areas. A pool and spa are also proposed for the podium deck. A landscaped open space roof deck area of approximately 1700 SQFT wil� be included above the 3 story edifice along Bradford Street. In addition to the outdoor common space, amenities will include a gym and recreation center located in the towers and opening to the podium deck. A pet relief area will be included at the ground floor level along the northern boundary of the project. Circulation The primary points of pedestrian access to the project will be through the three residential lobbies located on each of the street frontages. A pair of elevators and a pair of stairwells are provided to serve each tower and the parking structure for a total of six of each. A seventh staircase in the northwest corner provides direct access to the podium from the street. The residential street-front units on the ground floor will take direct access from individual front doors off the sidewalk, as will the retail spaces and the leasing lobby. These ground- floor residential units will access the parking structure via rear hallways. The retail space and