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Chapter 18.76 H-P-D HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Page 4 of 7 given pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65854. Following the public hearing,the planning commission may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the requested H-P-D permit. The decision of the planning commission shall be placed in resolution form and the reasons for the decision shall be specified therein. A copy of the resolution shall be transmitted to the city council and to the applicant as soon as possible after review by the planning commission. A synopsis of the planning commission's action and rationale shall be transmitted to the city council and the applicant where the planning commission's review will not occur until after the expiration of the appeal period specified in subsection E of this section; said synopsis shall be the unofficial report of the planning commissions pending receipt of the required resolution. B. Review by City Council. Upon receipt of a resolution from the planning commission recommending approval of an H- P-D permit, the city clerk shall schedule a public hearing before the council with notice of the time, date and place of public hearing being given,pursuant to Government Code Section 65854. Following the public hearing the council may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the H-P-D permit. In approving a permit, the council may modify the recommendations of the planning commission. In making its decision,the council shall be subject to the same requirements as are placed on the commission by this section. C. Referral. Council may also refer the matter back to the planning commission for further report and recommendation. The planning commission shall not be required to hold a public hearing on a matter referred back to it, but shall submit its report and recommendation within 40 days after the reference; otherwise the proposed modifications shall be deemed approved. D. Denial by Planning Commission. If the planning commission recommends denial of an H-P-D permit application, no further action by the city council is necessary,unless the planning commission's decision is appealed to the city council by the applicant pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.144.020 of this title. (Prior code § 2-2.3209(c)) 18.76.120 Findings. In recommending approval of, or in approving an H-P-D permit, the following findings must be made: A. The approval of the plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare; B. Off-site and on-site views of the ridges will not be substantially impaired. In determining which ridges are subject to this finding, the following criteria shall be used: the intents and purposes set forth in Section 18.76.010 of this chapter shall be followed; C. Any grading to be performed within the project boundaries takes into account the environmental characteristics of that property, including, but not limited to, prominent geological features, existing streambeds and significant tree cover, and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides or flooding, to have as minimal an effect on said environment as possible; D. Streets,buildings and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such a manner as to complement the natural terrain and natural landscape; E. Adequate fire safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan; F. The plan conforms to the purpose and intent of the hillside planned development district; and G. The plan is consistent with the city's general plan. (Prior code § 2-2.3209(d)) 18.76.130 Conditions. In the recommendation of approval and in the approval of an H-P-D permit, conditions may be imposed which are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare in line with the standards set forth in this article. (Prior code § 2- 2.3209(e)) 18.76.140 Required data. Any application for an H-P-D permit shall be accompanied by the following data prepared by a design team consisting of an http://gcode.us/codes/pleasanton/view.php?topic=18-18_76&showAll=1&frames=on 11/13/2012