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File Number: 17-394 The 197 unit project on the 3.13 acre site equates to a density of 63 units per acre. This conforms to the DA-6 District minimum density requirement of 60 units per acre. Building Design and Architecture Similar to the SLTC office buildings, the proposed mixed-use residential building will have a prominent presence due to its height and its modern architectural design that is complementary to the SLTC design. (See Exhibits H, I, J - Renderings; and U, V, W, X - Elevations). The highest level of the building’s roof line would be 87-feet, six-inches to the parapet and 95-feet to the tallest level at the top of the elevator penthouse (see Exhibits U through X). The ground floor is 21 feet to the podium. This creates large volume spaces in the offices and accommodates the puzzle lifts in the parking garage. Each residential floor above the podium would be 10-feet, six-inches. There are many features and treatments of the architectural design that add to the aesthetics, articulation, and modern appearance. There is an extensive and distinctive use of materials, finishes and colors for visual interest, varying wall planes and roof lines, and the use of canopies to create shadows. All of these elements combine to prevent monotony in the design. Below is a summary of notable features of the building architecture on Exhibits U-Z. ·The gray façade planes will be cementitious panels with dark aluminum framed windows of varying sizes. ·The white, light gray and yellow exterior wall planes will be scored cement plaster (stucco) with light framed vinyl clad windows. ·The dark gray horizontal recessed wall planes on the Thornton and Parrott Street elevations will be cement plank siding. ·The northeast corner elevation facing Parrott Street will be an aluminum window wall from Level 2 to Level 7. ·The outdoor courtyards will have large plate glass perimeter rails ·The ground floor commercial office and the main entry to the apartment lobby and leasing offices will be treated with metal awnings overhead and large and tall storefront windows and metal framing. ·The ground floor along the west edge will have green walls on which vegetation will be trained to climb. Analysis DA-6 Downtown Area Zoning Requirements The 2035 General Plan designation is Transit-Oriented Development Mixed Use (MUTOD). The purpose of this designation is to provide for a mix of high-intensity land uses that capitalize on proximity to the San Leandro BART station. This designation maximizes the potential for transit-oriented infill development. In September 2016, many of the properties around BART were rezoned as a part of the 2035 General Plan Update, including the SLTC site. The SLTC zoning was modified from DA-5(S) Downtown Area-5, Special Overlay District and PS(S) Public and Semipublic, Special Overlay District, to DA-6 District Area-6 District. At the time, the DA-5 zoning district was removed due Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 7/11/2017 90