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Ponderosa Homes at 6900 Valley Trails Drive Initial Study and Negative Declaration ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The project site is occupied by a church, parking lot, and undeveloped land. DISCUSSION a)-b) The proposed project is not located in a hillside or ridgeline area and is not designated as a scenic resource, scenic vista, or state scenic highway. Therefore, the project would result in no impact. c) The proposed homes would be 2,451 to 3,385 square feet 1- to 2-story homes, approximately 16 to 24 feet in height. The size, massing, and heights of the proposed homes would be similar to those of the existing residences within the greater Valley Trails Neighborhood. The earth colors, wood siding and stucco, and traditional architectural designs are consistent with the existing visual character of the neighborhood. New sidewalks, landscaping, streets, and street trees, would continue the pattern of development, circulation, and landscaping found in the neighborhood. Therefore, the existing visual character and quality of the site and its surroundings would not be substantially degraded and the resulting impact would be less than significant. d) The project would include standard down lighting for exterior building lighting, roadways, and parking lot lights. All exterior lighting would be directed downward and designed or shielded so as to not shine onto neighboring properties, as per standard conditions of approval. To verify this, the project sponsor is required to submit a final lighting plan and include drawings and/or manufacturer's specification sheets showing the size and types of the light fixtures for the exterior of the buildings, according to standard conditions. Lights in off-street parking areas would also be required to be shielded to prevent light spillover, as required by Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) Section 18.88.040.J. Therefore, this potential impact would be a less than significant. 12