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selection of plants that are well-adapted to the local climate and setting will aid overall long-term maintenance. An internal path system will link to the.perimeter Kottinger Village.Community Park trail at multiple locations, encouraging residents to access and enjoy park amenities. While it is important to integrate with the park, it is also important to clearly distinguish the Kottinger Gardens open space system and paths. Where the internal path system intersects with the public path on the perimeter, the landscape portals will be designed to distinctly identify these private pedestrian entries. No detailed signage information has been provided for the proposed project at this time. Given its residential character, it is anticipated minimal signage would be proposed for the project. The proposed project will involve a limited amount of temporary resident relocation to accommodate the new construction. In order to minimize the number of households who will need to move off-site in order to build the new homes, the construction will be phased. This will allow a majority of residents to stay in their current homes until their new home is constructed and ready for move-in. The first phase is expected to occur on the Vineyard Avenue Parcel, Regalia Parcel, and a portion of the Kottinger Place Parcel. The second phase would include the remainder of the Kottinger Place Parcel and the entire Pleasanton Gardens Parcel. The applicant has communicated frequently with the residents to inform them of their relocation rights and has engaged a relocation consultant to ensure that all relocation activities are conducted according to Federal and State laws and requirements. HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION At its February 20, 2014, meeting, the Housing Commission recommended approval of the proposed project as designed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 23, 2014, to review and provide a recommendation to the Council for the proposed project. The item was placed on the consent calendar and unanimously recommend to the Council for approval on a 4-0 vote subject to staffs recommended conditions. DISCUSSION As the project has been conditioned, staff is satisfied with the site design, density, housing type and affordability, building design, and open space/amenities. The design of the project has evolved significantly to address concerns of the Planning Commission, Task Force, current Pleasanton Gardens and Kottinger Place residents,. and the neighborhood residents. The attached Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 5) presents a more thorough discussion of the project, including: the General Plan Amendment and conformity, zoning and uses, site plan, traffic and circulation, parking, noise, grading and drainage, building design, signage, Universal Design, Green Building, Climate Action Plan, school impacts, landscaping, tree removal, and affordable housing. Page 11 of 13