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unit count. Councilmembers explored the size of the liner units and their ability to be leased. Director Leininger stated that they are the least desirable, however CASTO has experience leasing them through their past Dexter project in Ohio City. Generally, Councilmembers complimented their addition to the project and suggested rooftop access to make them more desirable. Mr. Leininger then reviewed the public areas, road, and walkways between buildings on the site, putting an emphasis on traffic calming and traffic flow management. He then continued to review plans for 7 townhomes on the south end of the site. Planning Commission stipulated that it would like a continuous sidewalk to cut through the site. Director Leininger then displayed various comps and sources of inspiration for the design of the public space on the site, showing images of the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, water features in Battle Creek, the Eastman Reading Garden in Cleveland Public Library's Downtown Branch. Councilmembers expressed a desire for quality architecture and design that reflects Lakewood's character. It was determined that the Committee would likely look at updated project financials in August and that CASTO would likely prefer to do so in executive session. President Litten requested that as much of the meeting be conducted in public as possible. Councilmember Rader asked when the Committee would see more plans in terms of mobility/bike infrastructure. Mr. Leininger signaled that more details on that end were coming, and that likely users would demand bike storage, car plug ins, etc. Councilmember Baker highlighted the 20% increase in unit count from 204 to 240. He then continued to discuss the density of the site with Mr. Leininger. He also proposed partnering with North Pointe Realty to search for a second office user at the site. Mr. Leininger indicated that Roundstone views its building as its corporate headquarters and has no interest in adding another floor for itself or another user. However, he did note the potential for a second-floor user to be added to the Curtis Block Building. Vice President Kepple expressed a desire for more for-sale, accessible units in the project. The Committee then reviewed the varying levels of accessibility in units and their various requirements. Director Leininger stated that there was no update in regard to a parking deal with the Cleveland Clinic. He indicated that the city has not begun negotiations with CASTO on the development agreement. The city was awarded a $1 million Vibrant Community Program Grant from JobsOhio, which CASTO will use to support the office user, which helps the project's pro forma. The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:03 p.m. 2