ORD 1236 - Laserfiche WebLink

8. Effect: Changed view of lower Pleasanton Ridge from grassy benches/wooded areas to urban development-townhouses, custom residences, lights at night. Finding: The revised project substantially lessens the impact of the project upon the views of lower Pleasanton ridge. Fact: The townhouses, the most visible portion of the project have been eliminated from the project. Fact: The most visible custom lots have been required to be screened in a manner which allows screening to proceed prior to construction of buildings. Fact: Conditions No. 1, 9 and 28 require landscaping designed to hide visible development, revegetation with indigenous species, earthtone colors, and low level down projecting lights. 9. Effect: Creation of graded slopes in short-term potentially extending over several years, for custom lot build-out, which adversely affect view of lower Pleasanton Ridge. Effect: Conditions of the project substantially lessen the impact of short term grading on custom lots. Fact: Project modification and Condition No. 1 require the introduction of landscaping designed to screen custom lot grading and development in advance of that development; Condition No. 25 requires cuts and fills blend with natural terrain. 10. Change of rural character along Foothill Road by introducing urban development, possible rear yard fences along right-of-way. Finding: Alternatives to the project eliminating development along Foothill Road will be socially infeasible. Fact: The City has long planned for development along Foothill Road and the project site has participated in sewer and water assessment districts in accordance with those plans. Finding: Project conditions avoid the possibility of unscreened rear yard fences. Fact: Condition No. 22 proscribes rear yard fences at the roadway right-of-way.