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Staff notes that the tree report indicates that a total of 46 trees would be saved (including 27 heritage-sized trees). These trees are located along the western property line (tree nos. 2-16), southern property line (tree nos. 17-34), and along West Las Positas Boulevard (tree nos. 89- 102). A total of 57 trees are proposed for removal (two are heritage trees). These 57 trees are currently located around the existing building and in the parking lots, consist of Callery pear, Crape myrtle, European white birch, and African sumac. None of the existing trees is native to California. Program 2.1 of the General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element indicates that where preservation of heritage trees is not feasible, the City will require tree replacement or a contribution to the Urban Forestry Fund. The applicant is able to preserve 25 of the existing 27 heritage-sized trees, and plant a number of additional trees, shrubs and groundcover to buffer and help screen the proposed development from the adjoining commercial property to the west and the existing residential neighborhood to the south a cross the arroyo. Staff finds the proposed planting to be acceptable mitigation. Affordable Housing Agreement and Housing Commission Recommendation The Housing Commission, at its February 20, 2014, meeting, reviewed Affordable Housing options to define an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA) for the project. The Housing Commission unanimously recommended the approval of the AHA to the City Council. The proposed AHA includes 27 affordable units, with 6 of the units rented at rates affordable to very-low-income households (50% of the annual median income for Alameda County), 12 of the units rented at rates affordable to low-income households (80% of the annual median income), and nine units rented at rates affordable to moderate-income households (100% of the annual median income). The following table shows the proposed affordability level and unit mix. It meets the City's IZO goal of 15% affordable units. Unit Type Affordability Levels 50% AMI' 80% AMI 100% AMI Total One-bedroom 3 7 5 15 (55%) Two-bedroom 2 4 3 9 (34%) Three-bedroom 1 1 1 3 (11%) Total 6 12 9 27 (100%) 'Annual Median Income for Alameda County Please see the attached Housing Commission staff report (Exhibit D) for additional details and discussion. PUD-103/Summerhill Apartment Communities Planning Commission Page 26 of 34