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retention of the historic home was a unique circumstance that warrants customized development standards for the site. Moreover, input from the adjacent property owners and Pleasanton residents has been sought and obtained through the Work Session; further opportunity for public comment will occur at the Planning Commission and City Council hearings. Staff believes that through the PUD process the proposed project has provided residents, the developer, and the City with a development plan that optimizes the use of the infill site in a sensitive manner. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FINDINGS State law and the Zoning .Ordinance of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) set forth the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a Vesting Tentative Map. The Planning Commission must make the following findings that Vesting Tentative Map 8245 conforms to the purposes of the PMC, before making its action. 1. The proposed vesting tentative subdivision map conforms to the zoning regulations /development plan. The Vesting Tentative Map and improvements conform to the PUD development plan and conditions of PUD -120. The map and improvements, therefore, would conform to the underlying PUD zoning district. 2. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities. The townhomes will comply with the City's residential Green Building Ordinance, which requires that each townhome achieve a "Green Home" rating on the "Multi - Family Green Building Rating System" in addition to adhering the State's Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). The homes in the development will incorporate a number of green building measures, providing a minimum of 50- points, and will be constructed to accommodate photovoltaic panels. In addition, the relatively modest size of the homes (1,690 square feet to 2,158 square feet) would generate reduced energy demand compared to larger homes. 3. The proposed vesting tentative subdivision map, together with its design and improvement, is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan. PUD -120, as discussed in the PUD Findings section of this report, was found to be consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan and with the Pleasanton Downtown Specific Plan and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map 8326 is based on the proposed development plan. The proposed subdivision and its improvements are compatible with the objectives, policies, land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan and the Specific Plan. P16 -1201, PUD -120, & TRACT 8326 Planning Commission 29 of 32