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of Planning & Development La Grange Place Overview Site Plan Introduction Executive Summary Narrative Summary
of Proposal

• Introduction
• Major Goals of the Project
• Assembling the Property
• Intergovernmental Agreement - Land Exchange - Traffic Improvements
• Requested Zoning Changes
• Discussion of standards
  to support text amendment to zoning
• BNSF Subarea Compliance
• Economic Case for the Project
• Discussion of Planned Development Standards
• Standards for All Planned Developments
• Additional Standards for Excellence in Design that justify modifications to allow increases in the density of Planned Developments
• Environmental Stewardship

Site Survey & Illustrations

Environmental Stewardship

Finally, Atlantic Realty is committed to utilizing energy efficient and environmentally friendly construction in the Project. A number of environmental projects today strive to obtain certification from a non-profit organization known as Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®), under its Green Building Rating System. The benchmarks for multi-family residential projects are not formally adopted yet, but typically developers in commercial projects strive to earn points under the rating system based on a menu of choices involving types of mechanical, heating, cooling systems employed, use of building materials, selection of appliances, insulation and heat loss values, recycling of materials, etc.

Atlantic Realty has researched these benchmarks as well as others promulgated in the State of California as its Multifamily Guidelines and the U.S EPA Energy Star Guidelines. Based on the design of the Project, Atlantic Realty will be incorporating elements that are commonly suggested under these various benchmarks, guidelines and rating programs. These elements of environmental stewardship are designed to minimize the use of non-renewal resources in the construction of the Project, recycle existing infill and degraded sites and incorporate design and technologies that minimize the energy consumption and waste stream of the Project. We may be eligible to participate in a pilot program LEED is developing for multifamily projects, but regardless of formal participation, the Project could earn points for the following factors:

• Innovative Design Process - we have an integrated project team, and may submit for a third-party durability inspection
• Location and Linkages - We have an infill, previously developed site, within close distance of public green spaces and transit facilities and existing water and sewer infrastructure
• Sustainable site - Our landscaping will incorporate plant selection and design (limit turf) to reduce need for watering; we will have surface water runoff control; we will have higher residential density to minimize environmental footprint
• Water Efficiency - We will have high efficiency appliances.
• Energy and Atmosphere - We will meet standards for insulation, air infiltration, windows, high efficiency appliances, with third party testing when required.
• Materials and Resources - We will work with our contractor to reduce construction waste diverted to landfills by a significant factor.
• Indoor Environmental Quality - We will incorporate a number of air circulation features to enhance indoor air quality.
• Awareness and Education - Our building manager and new residents will be provided with instructional materials that explain the "green" features of the development.