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o Open Space and Amenities. The project includes several active and passive recreation areas and amenities. Specifically, the development would provide a children's play area with play equipment in the middle of a U shape formed by Buildings 11-13, a common open green area between Buildings 14 and 15, and a paseo area linking Buildings 4 through 8. The proposal would provide private open space areas in the form of patios or balconies for eight-two (82) of the ninety-four (94) units. The private open space areas range from 53 sq. ft. to 114 sq. ft. in area. o Vehicular Access. Vehicular access to the complex would be maintained from the existing West Las Positas Boulevard driveways with right-in/right-out movements permitted at the western driveway and a signalized eastern driveway at the intersection of West Las Positas Boulevard and Hacienda Drive. Improvements at West Las Positas Boulevard and Hacienda Drive are proposed as part of the development. The northbound Hacienda Drive approach would be modified to provide one left-turn lane and one shared through/right-turn lane. The southbound Hacienda Drive approach would be modified to include one left-turn lane, one through lane and one right-turn lane. No changes would occur to existing transit infrastructure in the vicinity of the project site. o Pedestrian Access. A pedestrian pathway would link residential buildings with the passive and active recreational uses on the site. Pedestrian access to the residential units would be directly from streets to the front doors. No pedestrian access would be provided to the arroyo trail to the south, primarily because such a feature in the previous project was not approved by City Council due to neighbor concerns. • Building Design. The buildings feature a Spanish-influenced architectural style. The materials that are proposed include stucco exterior finish, brick veneer, wood-like trim for the windows, tile roof, and wrought iron patio and balcony railings. Building walls would be alternately recessed and projected to provide variation in the wall plane and break up the building mass. Building walls vary in materials (stucco and brick veneer) and colors (shades of off-white, taupe, and dark brown) to provide variety and interest. The roof color would be a blend of brown and terra cotta. o Parking. A total of 246 parking spaces for residents and guests would be provided, comprising 188 spaces in the garages and 58 surface parking spaces, including three wheelchair accessible parking spaces. o Tree Removal. A total of 103 existing trees were identified on the subject property, including 27 heritage-sized trees as defined in the Municipal Code. The heritage-sized trees consist of 13 evergreen ash, six red ironbark eucalyptus, seven Gallery pear, and one cork oak tree. As proposed, seven heritage-sized trees would be removed. The existing trees located along the west and south ' . property lines would be preserved. Overall, the proposed development would remove 62 existing trees. Page 6 of 10