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2. Whether the proposed development plan is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan and any applicable specific plan: The proposed development includes the construction of a 31 -unit multi -family residential community for individuals with special needs, including an approximately 5,000 -square - foot community building with associated site improvements on a vacant 1.64 -acre property to be dedicated to the City. The proposed density of approximately 19 dwelling units per acre conforms to the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan High Density Residential land use designation. The proposed project would promote General Plan Programs and Policies related to encouraging affordable housing for individuals with special needs as well as appropriate infill development, different types of housing, and transit -compatible development. Thus, staff concludes the proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan, and believes this finding can be made. 3. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with the previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: Surrounding properties include commercial uses, single-family homes, and arroyo open space areas. As conditioned, staff believes the proposed multi -family development would be compatible with the surrounding uses, including the newly approved single- family homes at Irby Ranch. The subject property has relatively flat terrain. Grading of the lot has been limited to the creation of pads for the new buildings and to achieve the proper functioning of utilities. Therefore, staff feels the PUD Development Plan is compatible with previously developed properties and the natural, topographic features of the site, and staff believes this finding can be made. 4. Whether grading in conjunction with the proposed development plan takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooding, and to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible: As described above, the site would be graded to create the needed building pad areas, but the vast majority of the site would not be altered. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the improvement plans and will be administered by the City's Building and Safety Division and Engineering Department. The site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. The flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate the subject site is not located in a flood hazard zone. Therefore, staff believes this finding can be made. PUD -129, Sunflower Hill Planning Commission 14 of 16