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PROJECT SITE ALTERNATIVES The proposed use would comply with the allowed uses for the property and the buildings and site improvements would be complimentary to the Irby Ranch development. Alternatives for the site could include: 1. Proposing buildings with a different design, shape, size, and/or location; 2. Undertaking no project, under which the property would likely remain vacant. The first alternative wouldn't necessarily result in significant design or operational benefits, and/or an improved design. The second alternative would not be consistent with the City's General Plan goals and policies as well as the City Council's priority work plan to support Sunflower Hill and provide affordable housing to individuals with special needs. Therefore, staff believes the proposed project represents an acceptable development scenario. PROS/CONS Pros Con Building design is architecturally compatible with the Irby Ranch as well as other buildings in Pleasanton, as conditioned. The project may increase parking demand and traffic in the vicinity of the project. Consistent with the Irby Ranch Development Agreement and allowed uses. Provides affordable housing for individuals with special needs meeting goals within the City's General Plan PUD CONSIDERATIONS The Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the PUD District and the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD Development Plan proposal. The Planning Commission must make the following findings that the proposed PUD Development Plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District before making its recommendation. 1. Whether the proposed development 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 required on-site utilities, with connections to municipal systems in order to serve the new buildings. The project will not generate volumes of traffic that cannot be accommodated by existing city streets and intersections in the area and the Level Of Service (LOS) would not be substantially adversely affected. The development would be designed to meet the requirements of the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and other applicable City codes. The proposed development is compatible with the adjacent uses and would be consistent with the existing scale and character of the area. Therefore, staff believes the proposed PUD development plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and that this finding can be made. PUD -129, Sunflower Hill Planning Commission 13of16