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The first option would not be supported by staff and was not proposed because it would result in a loss of a historic resource. The second option could create a project that has more than two stories, requires more on -site parking, and would not necessarily result in an improved design outcome. The third option could be challenging as there is a very limited number of parcels Downtown that would meet the relocation criteria of the Downtown Specific Plan and Design Guidelines. The fourth option could result in awkward setbacks, and a historic building that is oddly inserted into a development of new structures. The location of the historic structure in the northeast portion of the site, as currently proposed, may provide for better transitions between the new townhouses, the historic structure, and the adjacent apartment complex. The fifth option would leave the site undeveloped (other than the existing home) and, therefore, would not have the benefit of increasing the City's housing stock. PROS AND CONS Pros Cons A historic resource would be preserved on -site. New development would be added to a site containing a historic structure. The residential population of Downtown would increase, and these residents would be expected to patronize local businesses, supporting the local economy. The project would incrementally increase traffic, noise, activity, and parking demand Downtown. The project is well- designed and would protect the lower -scale character of Downtown. Approximately 8 trees, including one heritage tree on the site, would be removed. Adding residential population in the walkable Downtown provides more opportunities to reduce automobile reliance, consistent with the City's Climate Action Plan and other policy documents. The development of smaller residential units in Downtown would provide more housing choices. The project is consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan and Design Guidelines PUD CONSIDERATIONS The Zoning Ordinance of the Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the Planned Unit Development District and "considerations" to be addressed in reviewing a PUD development plan. Staff has provided those considerations and staff's analysis below. 1. Whether the plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare: 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 in order to serve the new lots. The project will not generate volumes of traffic that cannot be accommodated by the existing City streets and intersections in the area. The structures would be designed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, Fire Code, and other applicable City codes. The proposed development is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood and uses and would be P16 -1201, PUD -120, & TRACT 8326 Planning Commission 26 of 32