PC-2009-42, PUD-80, CITY OF PLEASANTON

PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC -2009-42 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL, AS FILED UNDER CASE PUD -80 WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton has applied for Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan approval to establish allowed uses and the construction of neighborhood park -related improvements, including a storm water detention basin on an approximately five acres located southwest of the intersection of 1-580 and EI Charro Road (Staples Ranch); and WHEREAS, at its duly noticed public hearing of November 5, 2009, the Planning Commission considered all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of the City staff concerning this application; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Staples Ranch project has been certified by the City Council on February 24, 2009, and the potential environmental impacts of this proposed project have been addressed in that EIR, and no further environmental review is necessary; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed development plan is appropriate for the site; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings: The proposed development is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The project will adhere to all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare. The subject development will include the installation of all required site utilities with connections to municipal systems in order to serve the project. The structures will be designed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and Fire Code. The proposed development, as conditioned, is compatible with adjacent uses. The project, as conditioned, is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare. Therefore, this finding can be made.