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Commission commented that the Civic Square apartments are surrounding by parks and open space land in close walking distance, and that a trade -off must be made to achieve the increased density for the additional low- and moderate income units. The Planning Commission concluded that an acceptable open space amenity is provided. No additional condition was required by the Planning Commission. Construction Hours: The Commission asked staff to clarify its recommendation to allow construction on Monday through Saturday. Staff replied to expedite the project's completion. The Planning Commission felt that Saturday construction should be for interior work only in an enclosed building and modified Condition 28. Staff concurs with the Commission's recommendation. Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance For this proposal, Chapter 17.44, Inclusionary Zoning, of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, Attachment 5, states that: ".....15 percent of the total number of units of all new multiple- family residential projects containing 15 or more units.._ shall be affordable to very low and low income households. (This) requirement shall apply to both ownership and rental projects." To comply with the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and to assist the City in meeting its housing goals, the applicant will designate 31 units for moderate income households (120 percent of the Area Median Income [AMI] or an $85,750 annual income for a two person household) in perpetuity and five units for low income households (80 percent of AMI or a $57,120 annual income for a two person household) in perpetuity. The draft Moderate- and Low- Income Housing Agreement is Attachment 3, and conforms to the general requirements of the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. Other Issues For a complete discussion of the proposal, please refer to the Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 8). A summary follows. General Plan The proposal implements the Land Use Element and the applicable policies and programs of the Pleasanton General Plan. Traffic, Circulation, and Parking The proposed project will generate a negligible increase in trips to the nearby intersections. Driveway locations and configurations will efficiently serve the overall development with the additional density. The proposed parking will exceed the minimum parking required by the Pleasanton Municipal Code for multi family developments. Building and Site Design The proposed three -story buildings are centrally located, with the proposed two -story buildings facing Bernal Avenue. All buildings are designed to match the existing development as to materials, detailing, and building separations. The proposed building colors emphasize an earth -tone palette Page 7 of 10