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The livability of these development sites is paramount. These future developments address housing needs for families of all incomes and ages, and also provide a supply of workforce housing in the City to accommodate mandated Regional Housing Need Allocations by the State of California. We desire to build quality neighborhoods with amenities for future residents and the existing community to enjoy. Simply put, it must be a very nice place to live. The developments shall be situated in an attractively designed landscaped environment with ample open space, play areas, trail connections, pedestrian amenities, pool area, fitness facility and community rooms for residents.The developments shall be transit-oriented,where possible, with direct and inviting access to all available modes of transportation, including fixed transit(e.g.BART),bus lines,trails,and bike connections.Public plazas, water features, greens,trees and other landscaping will be incorporated into the developments for the benefit of the public, and to assist in creating a sense of place that will identify these new neighborhoods. The developments shall minimize the impacts of noise from the adjacent thoroughfares through creative placement of buildings,landscaping and open space.All developments shall adhere to the standard conditions of approval, sustainable design practices and the city's green-building ordinance and other project specific conditions and environmental mitigations that may result from the review process. In addition to evaluating conformance with the attached standards and guidelines,individual PUD applications must be measured against the aforementioned vision through the PUD process. The intent of this document is to create quality developments that fit into the character of the city while being economically viable and environmentally sustainable. 1.5 Design Review Process A. Hacienda Design Review Submittals and Required Approvals Prospective development in Hacienda is under the charge and authority of the Hacienda Owners Association.Owners,lessees,or other occupants of parcels or Common Areas shall submit plans of proposed improvements or proposed changes to constructed improvements. Submitted plans shall respect the spirit of the Design Guidelines. The Hacienda Owners Association is responsible for reviewing and approving all designed and proposed usage of projects to be located in Hacienda prior to submittal to the City of Pleasanton. For an individual project or site,a potential developer,owner,or tenant notifies the Hacienda Owners Association and is sent a Hacienda Design Review package.This includes the Design Guidelines, CC&R's, Hacienda PUD ordinance summary, and Hacienda Design Review checklists and forms for use as a guide to preparing and submitting plans to the Hacienda Owners Association for PUD applications at Hacienda.The Hacienda Owners Association shall not be held responsible for errors or omissions in the plans. It is the responsibility of the applicant that plans for an individual project or site shall be in substantial compliance with these Design Guidelines and all current city,state,and federal requirements.Contact the City of Pleasanton Planning Department to verify current city submittal procedures. 23