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proposed buildings when viewed from the south side of Arroyo Mocho. Staff has shared the revised roof elevations and the line-of-sight (cross sections) with a group of Parkside residents. They found both are acceptable. The proposed building colors have been modified to provide more contrast and variation. The roof colors have been modified as well to achieve the same effect. Staff finds the proposed colors, the window design and treatment, the building materials, and the overall massing and treatment of all the proposed buildings to be acceptable. The plans do not include the carport designs; therefore, the project has been conditioned to require the proposed carport design to be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community Development. Signage Conceptual blade signage identifying the complex address has been shown on the building elevations, but no sign details have been provided at this time. A condition has been included that requires the applicant to submit a comprehensive sign program for the project prior to installation of any signs. Universal Design Universal Design is a design principle that addresses the needs of people with reduced mobility, agility, and/or strength such as the elderly and persons with disabilities. It is usually applied to residential development types not normally covered by the ADA requirements of the California Building Code (CBC) such as single-family homes. Although the City does not have an ordinance mandating Universal Design, the Housing Element contains a program (Program 41.8), which states: Require some units to include Universal Design and visitability features for all new residential projects receiving governmental assistance, including tax credits, land grants, fee waivers, or other financial assistance. Consider requiring some units to include Universal Design and visitability features in all other new residential projects to improve the safety and utility of housing for all people, including home accessibility for people aging in place and for people with disabilities. Recently approved apartment projects (St. Anton and California Center, both located in Hacienda Business Park) were conditioned to provide Universal Design features for all of the required adaptable dwelling units. Staff has included the same condition for this project. Green Building As required by the City's Green Building Ordinance, the proposed project is required to qualify for at least 50 points on Alameda County Waste Management Authority's "Multifamily Green Building Rating System." The applicant has proposed to incorporate green building measures into the project to allow it to qualify for 130 points. Some of the proposed green building measures include: installing water-efficient fixtures; use of recycled content material in construction, high efficiency toilets, installing Energy Star"' dishwashers; and utilizing zero or PUD-103/Summerhill Apartment Communities Planning Commission Page 23 of 34