PC-2009-18, PUD-68, CONTINUING LIFE COMMUNITIES

Resolution No. PC -2009-18 Page Five developments; (2) to provide a development procedure which will ensure that the desires of the developer and the community are understood and approved prior to commencement of construction; (3) to ensure that the goals and objectives of the City's general plan are promoted without the discouragement of innovation by application of restrictive development standards; (4) to encourage efficient usage of small, odd -sized or topographically affected parcels difficult for development by themselves; (5) to accommodate changing market conditions and community desires; (6) to provide a mechanism whereby the City can designate parcels and areas requiring special consideration regarding the manner in which development occurs; (7) to encourage the establishment of open areas in residential, commercial, and industrial developments and provide a mechanism for ensuring that said areas will be beautified and/or maintained; and (8) to complement the objectives of the hillside planned development district (HPD) in areas not subject to the provisions of that zoning district. A primary.purpose of the district is to allow flexibility in the design of development projects that the City determines are in its best interest. The proposed project implements a key component of the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment. The project is also consistent with the General Plan. The PUD process allows for ample input from the public and for an ultimate decision by the City Council regarding the appropriateness of the development plan. The project, as conditioned, conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. Therefore, this finding can be made. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. Recommends approval of Case PUD -58, the application of Continuing Life Communities for Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan approval to establish allowed uses and the construction of a senior continuing care community approximately 1,079,150 square feet and related site improvements on approximately 46 acres located southwest of the intersection of 1-580 and EI Charro Road (Staples Ranch), subject to the conditions as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made part of this case by reference. Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.