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09/21/2015 ATTY/RESO.3134/CC RESO APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – FINGER RESO. # 15445 REV: 09‐17‐15 VR MUFF # 613 Page 17 of 29 vegetated separation between the proposed home and the existing neighboring residence. 8. No new structures or impervious coverage, other than lot line fencing, shall be constructed within the 25’ creek protection setback area. 9. As proposed by the applicant, the houses shall include at least the following sustainable design strategies: a. The following materials shall be used in the structural frame and building envelope: i. Wood I-joist or web trusses for floors, ii. Wood I-joists for roof rafters, iii. Oriented-strand board for subfloor, and iv. Dimensional lumber, studs and timber for a minimum of 40 percent of the structural frame and building envelope. b. The air barrier between garage and living area shall be tightly sealed. c. Roof trusses shall be designed to accommodate ductwork. d. A minimum 16-inch roof overhang and gutters shall be provided. e. Durable and noncombustible siding materials shall be used. f. The quality of insulation installation shall be verified before applying drywall. g. All hot water pipes shall be insulated. h. Ducts shall be protected during construction and all ducts cleaned before occupancy. i. ENERGY STAR bathroom fans shall be installed and vented to the outside. j. Timer or humidistat shall be installed on all bathroom fans. k. A kitchen range hood shall be installed and vented to the outside. l. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed. m. ENERGY STAR appliances, including the dishwasher and refrigerator, shall be installed. n. The following standards shall be applied to the site landscaping: i. No invasive species will be used in the landscaping. ii. At least 75 percent of the plants used in the landscaping are drought- tolerant California natives, Mediterranean, or other appropriate species. iii. Use turf which has a water requirement less than or equal to Tall Fescue. iv. Plant shade trees. v. Group plants by water needs (hydrozoning). vi. Incorporate 2 inches of compost into the top 6 to 12 inches of soil vii. Mulch all planting beds to at least a depth of 2 inches. 10. In order to ensure the survivability and propagation of native trees (oaks, redwoods and bay laurels) and the protection of any biological resources (such as the White Tailed Kite) the City will consult and coordinate with both the Applicant and neighborhood group representative (potentially Julie Abraham) in the selection of appropriate arborist and biological resources experts as part of the project’s required mitigation monitoring, and will communicate with both the Applicant and neighborhood representative throughout the process. The City has a legal obligation