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The formal entry to the building will be from San Leandro Boulevard. This entry will have a grand stairway to the podium (which will double as the fire ladder access point). Two additional resident entry/lobbies are provided off of West Juana Avenue and the paseo near Carpentier Street. The ground -level will also contain the "back of house" functions like trash, utility, mechanical, electrical, maintenance and similar rooms. Also within this level will be resident storage lockers and a resident bike storage room. The majority of the homes will be on or above the podium and accessed from a double -loaded corridor. Three elevators are provided and distributed around the property. This allows minimal travel distance from the resident's car or bike to their unit. Four exit stairways are provided along with two trash rooms on each floor. The trash rooms will contain dual chutes, one for trash and the other for recycled materials: All the units will have high 9' ceilings. Each residential unit will include: air conditioning; washer/dryers; all -electric kitchens; wiring for cable, internet and multiple phone lines. The podium level will contain a multitude of amenities. The amenities will include a two-story high interior multi-purpose club room with a full kitchen. This room will open up to an expansive exterior patio area that overlooks San Leandro Boulevard. On the opposite side of the lounge will be similar high -ceiling fitness room equipped with the latest in exercise equipment. Next to the fitness room will be men's and women's showers and restrooms. Outside of the fitness room will be a BBQ lounge and outdoor eating area. In the center of the podium will be a heated pool, spa and sun deck. Also within the podium will be a fire pit lounge area and other seating and congregating areas. Finally, the podium level courtyard facing units will have expanded private decks surrounded by raised planters and fences. The sidewalk along Carpentier Street will be replaced in its current location. The existing mature trees will be saved (pruned and thinned) with the exception of those conflicting with new entries. These trees have been topped due to conflicts with the overhead power lines. The undergrounding of these lines (see Utilities below) will allow the existing trees to grow higher and match those on the opposite side of Carpentier Street and along West Juana Avenue. A number of the residential units will have entries along the paseo to increase safety and encourage use. A bio-swale will be incorporated within the landscaped area to treat stormwater runoff. Replacement Parking Garage The Replacement Parking Garage will be located at the south end of Site #2 and a portion of Site #3 (Martinez Street) (Lot 3 of vesting map 8010 previously approved by the Planning Commission and City Council ) which will be vacated. The four -level, 339 space parking structure, will be constructed of concrete, and will include auto and van accessible stalls. The 339 parking spaces will provide 10 spaces more than those currently located on the BART East Parking Lot. Planning Commission July 9, 2009 Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings Public Hearing Page 6 of 14