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VIII. PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS The Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD development plan proposal. The Planning Commission must make the following findings that the proposed modification of the previous PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District, before making its recommendation. 1. Whether the proposed development plan modification is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare: The proposed project as designed and conditioned meets all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare, e.g., vehicle access, and geologic hazards (new development not within a special studies zone). Public and private streets and utilities are present to serve the proposed lots on this site. Stormwater runoff will be treated on -site in bio- retention swales or comparable facilities and would not be discharged to City storm lines. Permits will be secured form the applicable Federal and California State agencies before construction begins. Staff, therefore, believes that this finding can be made. 2. Whether the proposed development plan modification is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity of the plan: The proposed development plan incorporates numerous provisions grading standards, limitations on building heights, setbacks, maximum floor area, etc., to integrate the design of the planned buildings on these lots with the nearby single family homes and surrounding area. The proposed private driveways are located in a manner which is consistent with City standards, and which provides adequate development access and emergency vehicle access. All house construction activities are limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All construction equipment must meet Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) noise standards and shall be equipped with muffling devices. Staff, therefore, believes that this finding can be made. 3. Whether the proposed development plan modification is compatible with the natural, topographic features of the site: The proposed development plan is designed to reflect the site's existing topographic condition, to minimize impacts on adjoining properties, to be consistent with the requirements and geotechnical report recommendations that have been prepared for the proposed project, and to minimize grading. Item 6.b., PUD- 87- 19 -03M Page 34 of 37 April 28, 2010