PC-2009-03, PUD-77, DUTRA TRUST - Laserfiche WebLink

Resolution No. 2009-03 Page Two The project developer would provide a private road, bridge, and infrastructure, including water, storm, and sanitary sewer lines to the connections identified in the Happy Valley Specific Plan. The project developer is conditioned to improve Happy Valley Road, as specified by the Specific Plan, and to finance this project's share of the costs associated with area -wide improvements. Therefore, this finding can be made. 2. The plan is consistent with the City's General Plan. The Happy Valley Specific Plan designates the subject property for Semi -Rural Density Residential and Open Space Land Uses with a maximum density of five units for the overall site. The Specific Plan was developed to implement the City's General Plan for the Happy Valley Specific Plan area and has been found by the City Council to be consistent with the General Plan policies, including development outside 100 -year flood zone areas, development on stable soils, construction (future) of semi -custom homes, densities consistent with surrounding properties, preservation of open space, protection of wildlife habitat, and mitigation of drainage impacts. Based on the analysis contained within this staff report, the subject development is consistent with the Happy Valley Specific Plan. By conforming to the Happy Valley Specific Plan, the proposed project conforms to the Land Use Element of the Pleasanton General Plan. Therefore, this finding can be made. 3. The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The proposed design guidelines have incorporated numerous provisions to integrate the design of the future home with deep setbacks, split-level design, open fencing, and private landscaping emphasizing native plant materials. The proposed private road has been situated in a manner which is consistent with the Happy Valley Specific Plan. The project will comply with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) mitigation measures in that none of the heritage -sized trees would be removed. Therefore, this finding can be made.