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Pleasanton TOD Standards and Design Guidelines Review Process All development applications for sites 1, 2 and 3 will be reviewed by the City through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process, which will include review and recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval or denial by the City Council at noticed public hearings. Subsequent amendments to approved development plans, if determined to be minor after public notification, may be approved by the Community Development Director but are appealable to the Planning Commission and City Council. Major amendments will require additional review, public hearing and approval by the City Council. Although development project on sites 1,2 and 3 will be required to meet all the Core Standards, the City Council may exercise discretion in the application of the other development standards contained in this document, if such proposals meet the intent and purpose of the standards. As is typical with all design guidelines, some flexibility is warranted where specific circumstances would make application of the guideline infeasible and /or undesirable, and where an alternative proposal fits with the Vision and intent expressed in this document. B. VISION STATEMENT The Hacienda Task Force puts forward the following vision statement to compliment the attached development standards and design guidelines. This vision provides direction to property owners and associated developers on the City's planning intent. This vision statement must be translated by the property owners when preparing a proposed project for consideration by the City. Vision Statement: The livability of these development sites is paramount. These future developments not only address housing needs for families of all incomes and ages, and also provide a supply of workforce housing in the City to accommodate mandated Regional Housing Need Allocations by the State of California. We desire to build a neighborhood with several amenities for future residents and the existing community to enjoy. Simply put, it must be a very nice place to live. The developments shouki shall be situated in an attractively designed landscaped environment with ample open space, play areas, trail connections, pedestrian amenities, pool area, fitness facility and community rooms for residents. The developments areintended- to_shall be transit oriented with direct and inviting access to all modes of transportation, including transit (e.g. BART), bus lines, trails, and bike connections. As many activities as possible should be located within easy walking distance of each other and transit. Public plazas, water features, greens, trees and other landscaping will be incorporated into the development for the benefit of the public, and to assist in creating a sense of place that will identify this new Hacienda neighborhood. Frequent use of public spaces will be encouraged through placement and design. City of Pleasanton - 4 - DRAFT #7 2/11/11