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Mr. McMahon responded that many of the conditions are things that will come back before Planning Commission such as the exact shape of the plaza and outdoor dining. Other conditions will be negotiated directly with the City. He stated that Planning Commission approved the project because it is confident that all conditions can and will be met. Jesse Shedden of Marlowe Ave. addressed Council to discuss his experiences negotiating with Carnegie and attending public meetings about the project. His home will be the first one that is adjacent to the development. He stated that he is very happy with the way the project has progressed and that Carnegie has listened to the neighbors' concerns and responded with revisions to the site plan. In response to a Councilmember's question, Mr. Shedden stated that there is a wide range of thoughts among his neighbors from optimistic to skeptical. President O'Leary added that the City is currently evaluating traffic calming on Marlowe. Councilmember O'Malley thanked the developers for their community engagement and expressed hope that all developers working in the City can emulate Carnegie's level of engagement. Greg Soltis of RDL Architects delivered a visual presentation to Council to further describe the proposed public plaza at One Lakewood Place. He explained what distinguishes a public plaza from a park, discussed the differences between active and passive programming, and highlighted the modular approach to the plaza's design, among other topics. The lower plaza space is expected to hold 300-350 people. In response to a Councilmember's question, Mr. Soltis explained that one of the country's best lighting experts is involved int eh project and that the lighting can change color for the holidays or other events. Mr. Soltis and Director Sylvester responded to Committee questions regarding: • The incorporation of restaurants and patios into the plaza. • The plans and placement for a bus stop on the plaza. • The location of bike racks and the feasibility of bike share • The look and feel of the plaza furniture (issue to return to ABR) • EPA permits • Sustainability features • Bird window strikes • Wifi access In response to a question by President O'Leary, Mayor Summers confirmed that the anticipated property and income tax revenues of the site will be within the originally stated range of$1.4 million and $2.3 million. President O'Leary thanked all for the high quality proposal and moved to recommend adoption of substitute ordinance 36-18. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson. 2