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to improve the appearance of the project from the street. The short wall section will match the wall constructed on San Leandro Boulevard for the Thornton Place project. An 8-foot high masonry wall will also be constructed along the rear of the project between this property and the adjacent property fronting on San Leandro Boulevard. Six-foot high wood fences will enclose the private yards of each unit. Parking will consist of two enclosed spaces in the garage and apron parking in front of the garage. Because of the generous front setback, there may be room for parking 3 or 4 cars in the driveway of the end unit adjacent to San Leandro Boulevard. Vesting Tentative Map The City Engineer has reviewed the tract map and he finds that the map will be in compliance with Title VII, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act. DISCUSSION This proposal is almost identical to the recently completed project across the street. This project will incorporate the upgraded architectural enhancements that will be used on the Estudillo Avenue project. Developing this unsightly vacant parcel, in conjunction with the existing housing project across the street will give this section of San Leandro Boulevard a new attractive look. The project location is ideal with its easy access to BART and the downtown shopping area. This proposal will provide the same amenities as other similar projects by this developer. In addition, this proposal will also have larger private back yards, deeper driveways for additional parking and the use of pavers for the driveway surface giving this development a more distinct look. Generous landscaping will be provided including 24-inch box street trees on San Leandro Boulevard and similar specimen trees in the front yards on Thornton Avenue. Trees will also be placed in the back yard of each unit. Planning Commission Comments The Commission concurred that this would be a major improvement on this vacant parcel and would tie in visually with the development across the street (see attached minutes.) They recommended approval of the project with the following revisions be made to the conditions of approval: The Commission asked that a condition be added that pavers be used for the driveway surface as stated by the developer. ■ That along the San Leandro Boulevard frontage, the project incorporate the same species of street trees and the same configuration of tree grates and tree wells and other details as utilized in the 25-unit Thornton Place project previously approved. ■ That a concrete masonry fence up to eight feet in height be installed at the rear of the project. City Council Staff Report March 1, 2000 A-99-7, PD-9-8 & TM 7183 Page 3 of 4 3