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Resolution No. PC-2018-11 Page Three Section 2: Criteria for Design Review Approval With respect to the Chabad of the Tri-Valley Design Review application, the Planning Commission finds that the project was reviewed and approved based on the nine criteria as required by Section 18.20.0.30 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code which include the following: 1. Preservation of the natural beauty of the.city and the project site's relationship to it; 2. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building to its site; including transition with streetscape, public views of the buildings, and scale of buildings within its site and adjoining buildings; 3. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building and its site to adjoining areas, including compatibility of architectural styles, harmony in adjoining buildings, attractive landscapetransitions, and consistency with neighborhood character; 4. Preservation of views enjoyed by residents, workers within the city, and passersby through the community; 5. Landscaping designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to established streetscape; 6. Relationship of exterior lighting to its surroundings and to the building and adjoining landscape; 7. Architectural style, as a function of its quality of design and relationship to its surroundings; the relationship of building components to one another/the building's. colors and materials; and the design attention given to mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings; 8. Integration of signs as part of the architectural concept; and 9. Architectural concept of miscellaneous structures, street furniture, public art in relationship to the site and landscape. With respect to the above criteria, the Planning Commission finds that the project would preserve and enhance the City's aesthetic values and ensure the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare since the facility would be located within an existing building that is consistent with theallowable height, setbacks and other pertinent development standards of the RM-2,500 zoning district in which it is located. Minor exterior modifications to the building including the addition of new windows are proposed, specifications for which would be reviewed prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure that they are visually compatible with the building. The project would also upgrade existing landscaping, and install a new enclosed playground and outdoor terrace with solid wood fencing that would be consistent with other fencing on the project site an in the vicinity.