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Grading The proposed grading utilizes "rounded landform grading" techniques to achieve a natural transition between graded areas and existing terrain, and prohibits most grading from occurring within tree driplines to avoid impacts to the existing mature trees. Additionally, the graded slopes would not be visible from public streets due to intervening hillsides and vegetation. Architecture The proposed two-story homes are designed with articulated wall lines that provide a break in the massing of the home and promote visual interest. The roof lines vary to help mitigate the massing of the structures and the front façade of the home on Lot 2 incorporates stone veneer and stucco. As proposed, the massing of both buildings will be compatible with others in the area. The homes incorporate high quality materials and elements. In general, staff finds that the proposed homes would conform to the VACSP and would be compatible with other homes in the area. Fire Management and Open Space Plans Proper management of open space areas is necessary to maintain the quality of the existing natural environment as well as to reduce fire hazards. Therefore, VACSP requires that site-specific Open-Space Management and Wildland Fire Protection Plans be prepared and submitted by each developer of lots which contain open space land as a part of the PUD development plan application. The plans are required to address agricultural operations, open space maintenance, wildlife and vegetation protection, and measures to reduce fire intensity/fire exposure. An Open-Space Management and Wildland Fire Protection Plan was included in the original PUD-05 approval; however, a site-specific Open-Space Management and Wildland Fire Protection Plan has not been provided for this development. A condition of approval requires that the plan be submitted for City Council approval as part of its review of the PUD development plan and that the final plan be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development and LPFD prior to the approval of the Parcel Map. PUD FINDINGS Please refer to the attached Planning Commission staff report (pages 13-15 of Attachment 4) for a discussion of the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD Development Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT & NOTICE Notices regarding the City Council public hearing were mailed to the surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site. The location and noticing map is included in Attachment 6. At the time of report publication, Staff had not received any public comments regarding the Council notice beyond those received in advance of the May 11, 2016 Planning Commission hearing. 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. Page 6 of 7