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2. Use plant materials whose mature height will not obstruct views. On sloping sites, use landscaping to screen views of the downhill side of decks, retaining walls, and pier foundations of buildings from streets and residences. The applicants concur with this change. Green Building Measures 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). As conditioned, the applicant would submit a proposed checklist showing which measures are incorporated in the design of the proposed home addition/remodeling in order to meet this proposed 50 point goal. Both City and ACWMA staff are available to provide technical assistance to future lot purchasers concern- ing questions they may have about these green building measures and Green Point rating sys- tem. Fencing The North Sycamore Specific Plan encourages open fencing that will not block scenic views. The applicant proposes open fencing for the parcels' front yards and solid fencing for the par- cels' side yards to retain privacy. Solid wood fencing on side yards has been consistently used in the other Low Density Residential developments of the Specific Plan area. Tom and Mary Greene (386 Sycamore Road) requested that the applicants install a metal frame/chain link fence on the common property line separating their property from the project, to replace the existing fence, which has deteriorated. The Greenes prefer the durability of the metal frame/chain link fence to enclose their horse corrals, which adjoin the development. The open fence would also maintain their views across the subject property. Staff supports the ap- plicants' commitment to the Greenes, which is reflected in the draft conditions of approval. Michael and Katherine Ferreira (5821 San Carlos Way) requested the applicants retain the exist- ing solid wood fence on the property line separating their property from the project. The appli- cant concurs with their request, which is reflected as a draft condition of approval. An open fence would be installed along the west side of the public sidewalk connecting San Carlos Way to Sycamore Terrace. Staff believes that a sidewalk "walled" on both sides by solid barriers would not be acceptable form a public safety standpoint nor from a consistency with the Specific Plan standpoint. Hence, staff believes that the sidewalk should remain visually open on the applicants' side. -It;e'~' 6. a., PUD-42 and PSP-08 Page 11 of 18 February 9, 2005