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development scenario for the site and as such, staff does not recommend any of the alternatives. PROS AND CONS FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT Pros Cons One additional ADU unit will increase the Adds a taller structure to the lot which will City's supply of accessory dwelling units. be visible to the surrounding neighbors until the proposed landscaping matures. Allows appropriate development on a Creates higher demand on City services property zoned for a residential use. including water, sewer, road infrastructure, and other public services and amenities. Furthers the implementation of the North Sycamore Specific Plan. Significant and enhanced landscaping along the project frontage and rear and side yards would soften the appearance and reduce visual impacts of the new home. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS The Pleasanton Municipal Code Section 18.68.110 sets forth the purposes of the Planned Unit Development District and considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD development plan. These purposes and considerations are set forth in the draft Resolution included as Exhibit A, and includes whether the plan is in conformance with the City General Plan, in the best interest of public health, safety, and general welfare, and whether the plan would be compatible with developed properties in the vicinity. As described in Exhibit A, and based on the information and analysis provided in this Agenda Report, staff recommends the Commission make the required findings to recommend approval of the project. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this application was sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site and published in the newspaper. At the time this report was published, staff has not received any public comments. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15182, Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan. PUD-131, 481 Sycamore Rd. Planning Commission 10 of 11 Sycamore Rd. Planning Commission 9 of 11 emi-rural quality of the site. While deviating slightly from the NSSP guideline noted above, staff finds that the proposed fence meets the intent of the NSSP guideline in terms of design and style and will not conflict with the neighborhood, which today reflects a range of different fencing styles and heights. Figure 6 indicates the proposed fencing style and more details can be reviewed in the Landscape Plans in Exhibit B. PUD-131, 481 Sycamore Rd. Planning Commission 8 of 11 e(less 600 sq.ft. of garage). The proposed residence is 5,059 sq. ft. and the proposed garage is 939 sq.ft.. Measured from the average elevation of the natural grade of the ground covered by the structure to the mean height between the eaves and ridges, as defined by the PMC. PUD-131, 481 Sycamore Rd. Planning Commission 4 of 11 8-0269, 1131 Sleepy Head Lane Planning Commission Page 7 of 8