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