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The reduction of the proposed density from 14 to 13 units will reduce the traffic generation, and the project will draw upon existing City utilities and services by the development of this site. Window assemblies with upgraded STC ratings will reduce the impacts from railroad operations to interior living areas of the revised proposal. There are no new circumstances or information that will result in a new and significant environmental effect that was not already addressed by the Final EIR completed for the Downtown Specific Plan. Staff, therefore, recommends that the revised project be reviewed without any additional CEQA review or process. CONCLUSION Rezoning the site to PUD-HDR is consistent with Pleasanton General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Designations of High Density Residential. Infill developments, especially those located on the relatively small parcels in the Downtown, face various challenges and site constraints that oftentimes require and benefit from the flexibility allowed by the Planned Unit Development zoning process. The project, as revised and now proposed, blends well with the Downtown's character, and impacts to the adjacent residents have been minimized by the reduction in density as well as the positioning of homes, modest house heights for two-story structures, and prohibition of future additions. As an infill development, it will include appropriate compromise to accommodate the proposed density. The units are designed and sized to provide an attractive and livable environment for the future residents. The future residents who live in this development will be able to walk to the Downtown, patronizing Downtown businesses and amenities, thus supporting and adding to the economic viability of Downtown. Therefore, staff recommends that the Council approve the proposed project. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approv by: F.---), 7/ Brian olan Emily Wagner Nelson Fialho Director of Director of Finance City Manager Community Development Attachments: 1. Draft City Council Ordinance for PUD-82 with Exhibit A, Recommended Conditions of Approval 2. Exhibit B: Proposed PUD Development Plan, dated "Received July 1, 2011" with Site Plan, Building Floor Plans and Elevations, Topographic Survey, Landscape and Fencing Plans, Site Development Standards, Green Building Checklist, and Grading, Drainage, and Stormwater Control Plans 3. Excerpts of the Planning Commission meeting minutes, dated July 13, 2011 Page 10 of 11