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Res. 7/27/83 Page 2 Section 4. (continued) given economic, social, environmental, and other considerations. The facts and findings supporting these findings are summarized in the Environmental Impact Findings, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference and as are more fully found in the administrative record of this project. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that although not all significant environmental effects have been reduced to an insignificant level as defined in the CEQA guidelines, the remaining, unavoidable significant environmental effects are acceptable because the project's economic, social, environmental, and other benefits outweigh any impacts which may occur; said benefits include provision of local jobs in a net out commuting community; jobs which match local labor force characteristics; potential reduction in total work trip length and reduced regional emissions; social benefits of more time for family and community life due to reduced work trip commute times; significant construction jobs over a 25 -year period; positive fiscal impact upon the City's general fund; increased tax base and diversification of employers insulating the City and community from adverse effects of single- employer labor decisions; improvements of the circulation system in northern Pleasanton, including improved emergency vehicle response times; reduction in flood hazard in presently urbanized areas improvement of ambient noise levels in residential areas; off -site streetscape beautification; and other benefits enumerated in project staff reports, public hearings, and applicant presentations. Section 6. The Planning Commission further finds that this project conforms to the requirements and purposes of the City's zoning ordinance, is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Pleasanton General Plan. Section 7. Recommends approval of the application of Gus Enterprises and Prudential Insurance Co. for PUD (Planned Unit Development) development plan approval of an approximately 105,998 sq. ft. hotel and related facilities including a 468 seat restaurant on an approximately seven acre site located at the northeast corner of Hopyard Rd. and Gibraltar Drive subject to the conditions shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of this case by reference. Section 8. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY TILE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ON THE 27TH DAY OF JULY 1983 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Doherty, Getty, Lindsey, Wilson and Chairman Jamieson NOES: Nones ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None