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In lieu of a lot cluster, the applicant would create relatively small building envelopes distributed across the project site with large separations of natural topography and vegetation between the building envelopes thereby separating the individual homes. Hence, the proposed site design makes the most sense given the site's topography and natural features, and the limited number of lots proposed. 2. WFRCOD: B. "Building sites within lots shall not be allowed if they are located on or near ridges, which do not have a background of Pleasanton or Main Ridges when viewed from Foothill Road. Landscaping in the form of mature trees may be allowable background for such ridgeline sites if the decision making body finds that the landscaping will preclude the structure from dominating the skyline as viewed from Foothill Road." Project: The proposal meets this standard. All four lots of the proposed project are located below the 590 -foot to 600 -foot elevation of the site. The height of the Pleasanton Ridge due west of the Yee property varies from 1,600 feet to 1,800 feet. As shown on Figures 4 through 7 (pp. 8 through 10), the slopes on and behind the Yee property are predominantly tree covered. 3. WFRCOD: C. "Use of individual driveways directly intersecting directly onto Foothill Road should be prohibited; combined, common access driveways serving more than one lot shall be encouraged where topography, grading and similar considerations make such roadways feasible." Project: The proposal meets this standard. Lots 1 through 4 will be accessed from the existing private street. All access rights to Foothill Road from the proposed lots will be abandoned upon recordation of the first final subdivision map for the development. 4. WFRCOD: D. "Mature, native trees within the district shall be retained to the maximum extent feasible. Where feasible, mature oak and other native species should be relocated to grassland areas planned for development in order to soften the effect of new development within the corridor. New development landscaping shall be predominantly native plant species in areas visible from Foothill Road, with lawn or turf areas in landscape schemes adjacent to Foothill Road either eliminated or hidden by native landscaping." Project: The proposal meets this standard. Existing trees are predominantly California buckeye, California sycamore, coast live oak, and valley oak species. The proposal includes four lots with each lot having a designated building envelope for development. The oak woodland areas outside the designated building envelope areas will be covered by deed restrictions. Each building envelope is subject to site specific design review where the placement of structures will be reviewed Item 6.b., PUD- 87- 19 -03M Page 17 of 37 April 28, 2010