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DISCUSSION Staff is satisfied with the site design, density, housing type and affordability, building design, and open space/amenities. The design of the project has evolved significantly to address concerns of staff and the Planning Commission. The attached Planning Commission agenda report (Attachment 3) presents a more thorough discussion of the project, including: the General Plan conformity, zoning and uses, site plan, traffic and circulation, parking, grading and drainage, building design, Green Building, and landscaping. General Plan, Zoning, and Specific Plan Consideration As described in the Planning Commission agenda report and further below, the proposal will further the following General Plan goals, policies, and programs: General Plan - Housing Element Goal 1: Attain a variety of housing sizes, types, densities, designs, and prices which meet the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community. Goal 5: Produce and retain sufficient number of housing units affordable to extremely low-, low-, and very low-income households to address the City's responsibility for meeting the needs of Pleasanton's workforce, families, and residents, including those with special needs. Program 9.2: Seek creative alternative and non-traditional means, including using available City financial and property resources and working cooperatively with community groups, that will assist in the production of or preserve housing for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate -income households as well as special needs housing including housing for those with disabilities. Policy 9: Support the development of housing for persons with special needs. Staff and the Planning Commission find that the project complies with the General Plan and Planned Unit Development Zoning designations of High Density Residential. The project would also promote goals, policies, and programs related to encouraging affordable housing for individuals with special needs as well as appropriate infill development, different types of housing, and transit -compatible development. Site Layout, Architecture, and Parking The Irby Ranch development includes the Nevada Street extension, which will eventually extend from its current terminus just west of California Avenue to First Street. Access into the subject site will be provided from the north via Sunflower Hill Way, a new street off Stanley Boulevard and from the south via the Nevada Street extension. The proposed residential building would be located along Sunflower Hill Way and the west property line adjacent to the new single-family homes. The community building Page 6 of 10