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11 states that the roof access will comply with the applicable building code. He adds that if the Fire Department wants something beyond the minimum code requirements, the applicant can provide it. - Mayor McCartney asks about the parking entrances and access for residents and visitors. Mr. Jarmel confirms that the easterly driveway is intended for residents only. The westerly entrance includes eight spaces for visitors and/or retail users - Mayor McCartney confirms that there will be no vehicle ingress or egress onto Sheridan Avenue. Mr. Jarmel confirms that there will be no vehicle access to Sheridan Avenue - Mayor McCartney asks about green features beyond the EV parking spaces. Mr. Jarmel says ○ The roof would use either a white roof or an EPDM/TPO roof. ■ He states that this would help reduce the heat-island effect because the existing property is almost entirely blacktop. ○ Modern mechanical equipment will comply with current energy and refrigerant requirements. ○ The building will use highly efficient LED lighting. ○ Each apartment will have its own HVAC system, allowing residents greater control and improving building controls. - Mayor McCartney asks whether the applicant has determined what will occupy the approximately 1,200-square-foot retail space. Mr. Jarmel says there have been some thoughts and ideas regarding the retail use. No specific retail tenant has been identified at this point. - Council President Scarpa asks whether more trees and greenery can be incorporated in front of the building. Mr. Jarmel says the answer is yes and explains that the rendering did not accurately show all of the landscaping proposed. Significant foundation plantings are proposed along the front of the building. No new trees are currently proposed along Northfield because the county may need to approve them. Trees are proposed along Sheridan, as well as at the corner near Northfield - Mr. Klein asks about the sidewalk and curb treatment. Mr. Klein says he does not object to eliminating a grass strip between the curb and sidewalk because road salt tends to kill grass during the winter. He suggests using a more durable material, such as a rock strip, in that area. Mr. Jarmel says the applicant can consider that suggestion. - Mr. Klein asks about the distance between the proposed building and nearby property identified as Lot 81. Mr. Jarmel displays Google

area. Mr. Jarmel says the applicant can consider that suggestion. - Mr. Klein asks about the distance between the proposed building and nearby property identified as Lot 81. Mr. Jarmel displays Google Maps/Street View imagery to illustrate the relationship between the proposed building and the existing homes along Sheridan. He points out that the existing homes have retaining walls and that the terrain becomes steep very quickly - Mr. Klein asks whether additional trees will be planted in the area shown on the plan. Mr. Jarmel confirms that additional trees, including evergreens, are proposed. ○ Ms. Moore and Ms. McGovern discuss marking the Google Street View images as an exhibit. ○ The images are to be marked as Exhibit A4, consisting of Google Earth/Street View freeze frames showing the house and rear side as discussed during the testimony. - Council President Scarpa asks what type and size of trees are proposed. Mr. Jarmel says many of the proposed trees are junipers. The proposed red cedar junipers will be approximately 8 to 10 feet tall. - Mr. Klein asks whether very large transplanted trees may have a lower survival rate than smaller trees, such as trees with a 2- or 3-inch caliper. Mr. Jarmel agrees that this can be