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correspond to architectural features of the other homes in the nearby subdivisions. In addition, the exterior colors of the homes would be medium brown and gray colors. Given the proposed architectural designs and exterior colors and materials, staff finds that the home design would be attractive and consistent with the requirements of the Specific Plan. As previously mentioned, Shadow Cliff Regional Recreation Area (East Bay Regional Park District) is just north of the Old Vineyard Avenue trail. The Park District has in the past requested that development adjacent to parkland to be one-story homes to mitigate visual impacts. Staff has discussed the loft design and the proposed building height with Ms. Linda Chavez at East Bay Regional Park District. Ms. Chavez concurred that the loft feature does not affect the one-story elevation that faces Shadow CliffRegional Recreation Area. She finds that the proposed 22-foot height is consistent with the maximum height that the Park District agreed to. The homes in the adjacent Delco Builders' Vineyard View subdivision are approved at 22 fi. and 20 ft. and 7 inches. The design guidelines for the homes in the adjacent McCurdy subdivision were approved with a height limit of 23 feet for the future homes. Green Building Measures All new residential projects have been encouraged to include green building measures in the design of the new homes. Currently, the City utilizes Alameda County Waste Management Authority's (ACWMA) Green Points rating as a guide for determining the specific green building measures to be designed into the home and the resultant "greenness" of the home. The Green Points rating system establishes a minimum of 50 points for a home to be determined to be a "green home" with a minimum of 10 points in each category (Resources, Energy, and IAQ/Health). Delco Builders has agreed to use green building measures in the construction of this home and has submitted the checklist showing 50 points for the Commission's review. Landscaping The Specific Plan includes specific guidelines for new landscaping in the Plan Area. The proposed landscaping plan for the berm and front yard along Vineyard Avenue includes a mix of both native and non-native plant species with the intent that the proposed landscaping plan complements the grassland setting of the lot. Specifically, the planting plan shows groupings of medium- and large-sized deciduous and evergreen trees, such as flowering crabapple, London plane, and coast live oak, planted in asymmetrical and randomly-spaced clusters. These trees would be mixed with a variety of informal shrub massings to form an attractive streetscape along Vineyard Avenue. When matured, the trees and shrubs along with the berm, would effectively screen the house from Vineyard Avenue. Staff finds that the proposed landscaping plan is both attractive and meets the requirements of the Specific Plan. Case No. PUD-40 Planning Commission Page - 6-