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Poppy Lane – Applicant Support Statement D.R. Horton Bay, Inc. is pleased to introduce Poppy Lane, a new residential project consisting of 18 new single-family homes in San Leandro. The goal of this project is to bring additional housing to San Leandro while simultaneously completing the surrounding neighborhood. In doing so, the project will connect Muscari Court and Elderberry Way, enhancing access between the neighborhoods as required by the Alameda County Fire Department for health and safety purposes. The project was designed to best fit into the existing neighborhood. D.R. Horton has met with the Muscari and Elderberry neighbors to discuss the project and receive their feedback. In designing the project, special consideration was taken to 1) chose architectural styles that will be compatible with the existing neighborhood, 2) locate the project’s bioretention basin next to existing neighbors to create a buffer to the East, and 3) continue to utilize the property’s Halcyon Drive existing access for construction purposes to minimize construction vehicle trips on Muscari Court and Elderberry Way. D.R. Horton is seeking a Planned Development (PD), Zoning Amendment, and Tentative Map approval for the project. The site is currently zoned as RS (Residential – Single Family) and IP (Industrial Park). The proposed rezone and Planned Development would allow the entire site to have RS(PD) zoning, much like the project to the west on Olivia Street. The surrounding residential densities are 7 to 11 du/acre and the project would be 7.5 du/acre. Three units will be provided as below market rate per the City of San Leandro Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires 15% of the project to be deemed affordable units. The BMR units will be dispersed throughout the neighborhood on Lots 5, 10 and 17. Two units will be deed restricted for moderate income and one will be low income. There are three floor plans with varying farmhouse and craftsman style elevations. The architectural styles were chosen to represent the history of the property. These styles were selected to tie in nicely with the existing homes to the East and West. The floor plans range in square footage from 1,678 to 2,318. Each home will be 2 stories, have four bedrooms, two and a half to three bathrooms, and a two-car garage with a two-car driveway. Currently on site there are two older homes with a variety of smaller out buildings. All current buildings will be demolished. The present entrance off Halcyon Drive will be utilized as a construction entrance to minimize disruption to the adjacent neighbors and will be removed after construction is complete. The two new entrances into the neighborhood will be from Muscari Court and Elderberry Way. We appreciate the time the community, decision makers, and staff have provided for our project and we look forward to bringing Poppy Lane to San Leandro.