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Similar to the project, the first and second options would require a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation of the site in order to allow for residential uses. Depending on the amount of additional residential development proposed, the first option could generate increased activity beyond that associated with the proposed project, and potentially increased levels of traffic and noise. The second option would generate higher volumes of traffic and noise than the currently-proposed project and may not be acceptable to the surrounding neighborhood, which in the past has expressed a preference for lower-density residential uses. The third option wouldn't require a General Plan amendment; however, a private school could generate higher volumes of traffic and noise within the established neighborhood, including at peak times. Under option four, a new religious organization could occupy the existing church. Depending on the operational characteristics of the religious organization, higher activity levels on the site could be generated compared to lower-density residential uses. Option five, which was the subject of a neighborhood petition, was rejected because the currently-proposed entrance to the site would not pose any traffic hazards to the area. PROS AND CONS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT Pros Cons The General Plan and zoning designations would New development would be added to an be consistent (i.e., residential). established neighborhood. Parks and Recreation Master Plan The project would incrementally increase traffic, recommendations for Valley Trails Park would be noise, activity, and parking demand. implemented by the applicant. The project is well-designed and would develop Existing trees would be removed to the site with a residential neighborhood that accommodate the development. would not compromise the existing low-scale residential character of the Valley Trails Neighborhood, a compatible density. The project would generate less traffic(and The project would create a higher demand on associated air pollution and noise)than other City services, including water, sewer, and reasonable development scenarios that could be roadway infrastructure, and would increase developed on the site. demand for schools and other public services and amenities. Additional single-family residential units would While potentially valued by the increase the City's supply of market-rate housing, neighborhood, a restroom may be installed in and the project applicant would contribute to the a neighborhood park that may not have the City's affordable housing fund. physical operational characteristics to warrant a restroom. 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 P16-1386, P17-0155, PUD-113, & TRACT 8259; 6900 Valley Trails Drive Planning Commission 27 of 32