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BOOK Chairman Eggert asked if you can take a transfer of densities with affordable housing to demand more landscaping, either in a regular density bonus or transfer of wetlands. Attorney Collins thought if there are compatibility issues, and you want to have an enhanced or enlarged buffer between a project that has a density bonus and one beside it that does not, you can do it through the LDR's. However, you must be aware that as you increase the buffers, you condense the units within the remaining building envelope and you may run into the pressures of the height limits or other regulations. Director Keating thought, with respect to River Park Place, that because we require density bonus and density transfer allowances to go through the Planned Development process, we have a lot more control there and we have the ability to get some of those things. He thought it might be helpful for some of the speakers to speak about density impacts on other projects in other local governments. Ms. Leigh advised the original intent was to have local government provide about 10% of the equity in some way. It could be provided in any way that would quantify to reduce the actual cost per unit. She recalled several of the original ideas to provide this 10% equity. In response to Commissioner Ginn's question, Director Keating advised that a density bonus is not required or necessary, but when considered as part of the whole and under some of the programs, an_ incentive such as a density bonus can be given',or some other incentive must be given. Mr. Fleming pointed out that balancing the quality of life issue with the need for creating financial affordability is important. He spoke on the competing environmental issues, increasing densities in areas, decisions on protecting the environment, and concerns for payment of infrastructure. He introduced Jodi Glass, as the "architect of density bonus program" who was in the audience. Jodi Glass, now working with the Richmond Group, the developer of Kyle's Run, formerly with the Palm Beach County Planning Division, who has also worked with the Commission on Affordable Housing, explained the creation of the density bonus program in Palm Beach County and pointed out the benefits to both the county and the developer. She agreed the density bonus program is scary, but that it is a very valuable tool when used correctly because it does not attack the dollars in the county's budget. She stressed there are reams of information in Palm Beach County and many 34 February 27, 1997 a s