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proposed, the massing of the buildings will be compatible with others in the area. The details shown on the elevation plans for both lots add architectural interest and the home design incorporates high quality elements. In general, the architectural design and colors conform to the hillside design guidelines of VACSP. The proposed second floor on Lot 1 is approximately 30% of the first floor area, would not be prominent as seen from off-site locations, and conforms with the intent of the VACSP. Therefore, staff believes that this PUD finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. Several public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) has found that the existing private road within the project area could be safely used to access the proposed lots. As required by LPFD, the existing vehicle turn-around area will be modified to meet the fire code requirements and be used as a required fire turn-around area. A fire hydrant will be provided near the fire pull-out area for the proposed development. Additionally, all new homes are required to be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 7. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. The PUD district allows flexibility in creating development plans and standards for unique situations. The location of the homes, the mass and bulk of the homes, and the style of the homes are found to be compatible with the surrounding homes. Staff finds that the proposed development plan takes into account the City's desire to preserve open space and significant vegetation, to reduce grading on hillsides, and to minimize visibility of development from off-site views. Staff believes that through the PUD process the proposed project has provided the applicants and the City with a development plan that optimizes the use of this hillside site in a sensitive manner. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Environmental review for the proposed project was undertaken with the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) approved by the City Council for the VACSP in conformance with the standards of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CEQA specifies that projects that are prepared pursuant to an adopted specific plan for which an EIR has been prepared and certified are exempt from additional environmental review provided: 1) there are no substantial changes to the project or to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken that involve new significant environmental effects or that substantially increase the severity of previously identified effects; and 2) that no new information is identified that would indicate that the project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the EIR. None of these criteria apply to the project. Therefore, no additional CEQA review is required. Case No. PUD-116, 88 Silver Oaks Court Planning Commission Page 15 of 16