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A noise assessment study was prepared for a recent residential development to the west (Ponderosa Homes/PUD-99). The report stated that the ambient noise from the activities at the fairgrounds during the County Fair would, during a worst-case situation, reach 57 dB Ldn, meeting the General Plan exterior noise requirements. Other ambient noise in the area, including from vehicles and normal residential activities, would also not cause an exceedance of the General Plan noise standards. Staff believes that the noise levels taken from this other study would be similar here as the both sites board the fairgrounds on the north side. Staff has included a condition requiring disclosure to future homeowners of the activities at the fairgrounds. PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS The Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the 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 PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District, before making its recommendation. 1. The proposed development plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare because: The proposed project, as conditioned, meets all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare. The subject development would include the installation of all required on-site utilities, with connections to municipal systems. The project will generate modest traffic volumes that can be accommodated by existing City streets and intersections in the area. The curb ramps along the project frontage on the northeast and northwest corners of Rose Avenue and Creek Trail Drive will be required to be reconstructed to meet current America Disability Act (ADA) standards. The proposed new driveway would allow for safe entry and exiting from the property. New landscape proposed as part of the development would enhance the streetscape. The structures would be designed to meet the requirements of the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and other applicable City codes. The proposed development is compatible with the adjacent uses and would be generally consistent with the existing scale of development and the character of the area. Adequate setbacks would be provided between the new dwellings and adjacent properties. Therefore, staff believes that the proposed PUD development plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and that this finding can be made. 2. The proposed development plan is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan and any applicable specific plan because: The proposed development includes three new residential lots and retention of the existing residence on an approximately 1.55-acre site. The proposed density of approximately 2.6 dwelling units per acre conforms to the General Plan Medium Density Residential land use designation. The proposed project would promote General Plan Programs and Policies encouraging new housing to be developed in infill and peripheral areas that are adjacent to existing residential development. Thus, staff concludes that Case No. PUD-112, 1027 Rose Avenue Planning Commission Page 8