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At a minimum, the planting plans will be required to have trees, with a minimum size of 15 gallons. The landscape plans shall also include a pallet of flowering shrubs or plants that have colorful foliage and turf and/or ground cover planting. The minimum size for the shrubs would be five gallons and the ground cover would be one -gallon or from flats with the necessary spacing to cover the planter areas in a growing season. Paved patio areas and walkways shall also be included on the plans. Fencing and Paving The new project would adequately include solid wood fencing around the perimeter of the property and along new property lines to separate adjacent private yards from one another. The project would include an enhanced paving plan including individual concrete pavers. CC&Rs A recommended condition of approval would require the developer to draft, for the City's review, Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) prior to approval of the Final Map. The CC&Rs will contain language specifying the future property owners' responsibilities as a homeowner's association in managing and maintaining the paved driveway and uncovered parking areas, maintenance of common areas, and the landscaping in front of the homes. In addition, the CC&Rs should include the property owners' individual responsibilities in maintaining their respective patios (rear yards) free of clutter and prohibit outdoor storage, with the exception of normal outdoor patio furnishings and garages remaining useable. Specifically, the CC&Rs should include that the garages remain accessible to two vehicles at all times and shall not to be used for storage or other uses. Affordable Unit Requirement For residential developments of ownership housing of six or fewer units, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements may be satisfied by paying an in -lieu fee. The fee is the median sales price of a single-family dwelling unit in San Leandro, minus the Affordable Ownership Cost, multiplied by the fractional inclusionary units required. The fractional inclusionary unit required for the three new single-family homes would be 0.45. The duplex units are existing rental units and are not proposed to be converted to ownership units, thus the Inclusionary Ordinance does not apply to them. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE The proposal will attain the following General Plan policies, related to the supply and upkeep of the City's housing stock. Policy 2.05 - Alterations, Additions and In -Fill Ensure that alterations, additions and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. Policy 3.01 - Mix of Unit Types Encourage a mix of residential development types in the City, including single-family homes on a variety of lot sizes, as well as townhomes, row houses, live -work units, planned unit developments, and multi -family housing. Policy 3.04 — Promotion of Infill Encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential areas. Planning Commission Staff Report October 11, 2007 P1 wInnznnnsn PA4P 6 of R