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The view analyses include: before /after views taken from the viewpoints supported by staff and the Planning Commission, an aerial perspective of the site, and conceptual design home designs based on the previous design guidelines. Based upon the view analyses of the previous project layout, all four homes will be visible from Foothill Road. Absent actual design plans, the preparation of accurate view studies is difficult. Staff, therefore, has conditioned the proposed project to provide computer generated view studies with the lot- specific design plans, and that these visual analyses are to be peer reviewed reflecting the Commission's comment at the work session. Fire Safety Wildland Fire Management Plan The preliminary "Fuel Management Plan for the Yee Parcel, Planned Unit Development, 4100 Foothill Road, Pleasanton, California prepared by Wildland Resource Management is attached. This report constitutes the first phase of the Wildland Fire Management Plan for the Yee property and is referenced in the Draft Conditions of Approval. The preliminary plan creates four fuel management zones for the overall development where the existing vegetation is altered to reduce the fire hazard. The key features of these zones include the following: A Non Combustible Zone, 0 to 6 feet from all structures that will be kept free of all dead plants and combustible materials including dead leaves and other plant debris. Staff anticipates that this zone will occur entirely within the building envelope; will include patios and other hardscape areas and ornamental planting; but may include native planting reflecting the rural character of the Yee property. A Defensible Space /Landscape Zone, 6 to 100 feet from all structures where grasses will be grazed or cut annually; dead branches and similar material will be removed from underneath trees and shrubs; large trees and shrubs will be selectively pruned to provide an eight -foot clearance from grade to canopy; and shrubs will be spaced from oak trees by a minimum six -foot distance. A Roadside Fuel Management Zone, 10 feet from the private access driveway where native grass will be cut or grazed; a 15 -foot clear, vertical space will be maintained over the pavement edge for emergency vehicles; and large trees and shrubs will be selectively pruned to provide an eight -foot clearance from grade to canopy. A Foothill Road Fuel Management, 100 feet from Foothill Road where native grass will be cut or grazed and a 15 -foot clear, vertical space will be maintained over the pavement edge for vehicles. Staff verified with the consultant and with a representative that the existing large trees and shrubs adjoining Foothill Road by the channel will not be pruned or changed, but that an eight -foot clearance from Item 6.b., PUD- 87- 19 -03M Page 27 of 37 April 28, 2010