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Height The building height of 32.5 feet (average of approximately 30 feet to the plate line and 35 feet to the ridge) for the proposed project is well below the 45 foot high maximum allowed (Zoning Code Section 2-536). To provide perspective of the proposed project and its relationship to the existing Garden Terrace Condominium adjacent to the south ofthe subject property, the architect is preparing exhibits that will be shown at the Planning Commission meeting. Architecture / Design The project architecture has a contemporary Cra:ftsman-style with the use of brackets and ra:fter- tails beneath the roof eaves, the projecting bay windows, vertical hung windows, and some of the exterior use of wood siding. The front of the homes and the interior elevations facing the driveway are well-articulated with a variety of architectural treatments. In addition the two homes fronting Hays Street have been revised to include front doors and covered porches facing the street. These design features contribute in enhancing the Hays Street streetscape and the appearance within the interior of the project. The site plans (Exhibits B and C) show that there are wood fences that encroach into the front setback to enlarge private space for the front most units. At the work session it was recommended that the overheight fencing not encroach into the Hays Street front setback. This appears to be an oversight since the front elevation on Exhibit A shows the fencing setback accordingly. Staff recommends that the garage doors facing the driveway be enhanced including but not limited to the following methods: recessing the garage/garage door a minimum of 12 inches, providing a projecting element (i.e., trellis above the gar&ge door, and/or upgrading the garage door to a sectional roll-up door that appears to have a carriage-door appearance). Landscaping Staff recommends a condition of approval that final landscape and irrigation plans be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval. The final landscape plan should thoroughly cover planting in all the areas on the site which are not used for building footprint, private yards or vehicle circulation and parking. The plans would be required to include a generous amount of trees, shrubs, vines and ground cover which provide seasonal color and varieties which are hardy to the San Leandro area. The proposed trees for the Hays Street frontage would be required to be specimen size (24-inch box minimum) where the remaining trees would have a minimum size of 15-gallon containers. The landscaping conceptually shown on the elevations depicts a concept which would complement the proposed residential development. Paving Although a color for the concrete and the decorative paving was not specified in the plans or the color and materials board, the applicant and property owner are considering a colored concrete with tooled joints and colored-stamped concrete. Staff recommends that the final colors be Planning Commission Staff Report PLN2005.00141 June 8, 2006 P"cr.. '" nf'O