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Policy LU-1.8 Fences. Require that any fencing in residential neighborhoods meets high aesthetic and safety standards. Residential fencing should not obstruct vehicle sight lines, be compatible with the architectural design of nearby structures and make a positive contribution to the character of the neighborhood. Policy LU-2.1 Complete Neighborhoods. Complete Neighborhoods. Strive for "complete neighborhoods" that provide an array of housing choices; easy access to retail stores, commercial services, and medical care; quality public schools; great parks and open spaces; affordable transportation options; and civic amenities. Policy LU-2.6 Preservation of Low Density Character. Preservation of Low Density Character. Preserve the low -density character of San Leandro's predominantly single family neighborhoods. Policy LU-2.8 Alterations, Additions, and Infill. Ensure that alterations, additions and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. Policy LU-2.12 Off -Street Parking. Off -Street Parking. Ensure that a sufficient number of off-street parking spaces are provided in new residential development to minimize parking "overflow" into neighborhoods. The visual prominence of parking should be minimized in new development areas. Policy LU-2.13 Gated Communities. Gated Communities. Unless overriding public safety considerations exist, discourage the development of "gated" communities or the gating of already developed neighborhoods or subdivisions Policy LU-2.14 Emergency Access. Emergency Access. Ensure that all new development is designed for adequate access by emergency vehicles. Policy LU-2.15 Usable Open Space Provisions. Usable Open Space Provisions. Require useable open spaces for community use in large new residential developments. Wherever feasible, such spaces should contain play equipment, children's activity areas, and other amenities that draw people outdoors, create street life, and instill a sense of community. In higher density and mixed use areas, such spaces may provide for activities such as outdoor performances, farmers markets, outdoor dining, and community gatherings. Policy LU-2.17 Constrained Sites. Focus new housing development on underutilized or infill sites on the city's flatter lands, rather than on previously undeveloped sites in the hills. Development on sites with significant geologic, hydrologic, or land stability constraints should be strongly discouraged. Policy LU-3.1 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 development, garden apartments, and medium to high density multi -family housing. Exhibit A: Recommended Findings of Fact Page 2 of 4 PLN21-0005: 2824 Halcyon Drive