75A - PH - PACIFIC TOWNHOME PROJ

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GPA No. 2016 -02, AA No. 2016 -02 & TTM No. 2016 -02 April 11, 2016 Page 4 Vehicular access to the residential buildings and open spaces will be behind either townhome structures or perimeter security gates that face away from First Street, reducing their visual impact but also enhancing the security of the project site. Pedestrians to and from the project site may enter or exit through secured gates without the need to circulate through the central driveway. Five different floor plans are proposed for the project, ranging from two- bedroom and 1,302 square feet to three - bedroom and bonus room plans with 2,108 square feet. All units with be three -story in height, with the first floor consisting of the two -car garage and entry and the upper floors consisting of the living space (Exhibit 6). The Spanish architecture and color selections are designed to fit within the context of the surrounding area and will enhance the aesthetic and functional appeal of the community, The elevations have been designed with differentiated architectural elements to give each entry more presence, particularly along the First Street, Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue frontages. The units have been enhanced with balconies, patios and other architectural features to present street frontage elements tying in with the public realm. The homes along Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street feature patios or stoops and steps, furthering the project's integration with the street. Features have been incorporated throughout, including pop -outs, changes in roof forms, metal detailing, architectural trim and color changes to enhance and create more articulation in the facades (Exhibit 6). The overall architecture will also be enriched through landscaping. Landscape colors and materials have been selected that will be in harmony with the Spanish architecture with pedestrian pathways linking common area gathering spots. A series of courtyards, green space and green paths throughout the project tie the community together, with the focal points being the courtyards and community center as central gathering places. Useable common open green spaces are provided for social interaction between residents and allow for the potential future integration of the parcel in the middle along First Street. Landscaping and walls with vine pockets will be strategically utilized to create buffers and soften the wall edge while still providing adequate sidewalk width for accessible paths of travel, where required. Finally, the community building will provide a desirable and functional open space amenity for the future homeowners, while creating a visual break in the residential uses with height variations and alternate window patterns (Exhibit 7). The proposed project is subject to the provisions of the recently amended Housing Opportunity Ordinance. For this project, the applicant is required to provide 9.3 residences as affordable units. The applicant has submitted an Inclusionary Housing Plan to the Housing Division that identifies nine units that will be made available for affordable housing, with the payment of a fee to cover the remaining 0.3 requirement. 75A -8