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Resolution No. PC-2019-10 Page Two project. Accordingly, no changes to mitigation measures, findings, or statement of overriding considerations are needed. Section 2: Findings for Design Review Approval With respect to the approval of P18-0340, the Planning Commission finds that the project was reviewed and approved based on the nine criteria as required by Section 18.20.030 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 landscape transitions, 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 it would be consistent with the allowable height, setbacks and other pertinent development standards of the approved Development Agreement and C-R(M) — (Regional Commercial — Mall) zoning district in which it is located, and would improve an underutilized project site. The new buildings would be attractive and well designed to include a range of materials and finishes that are compatible with the existing Mall and surrounding buildings. The project would also install new street improvements and right-of-way dedication to allow for future expansion of Stoneridge Mall Road and include new landscaping regoing, the Planning Commission finds that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning, additional environmental review is not required because there are no project-specific significant effects that are peculiar to the project or its site that would result from the proposed t of any work. P18-0225 Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 he project or any permit authorized hereby for the project, including without limitation, reimbursing the City its attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice. work (i.e. root pruning, trimming, setting up tree protection, etc.). The bond or security may be released early with a certification letter by the arborist confirming he/she was present during said tree work and work was performed in accordance with the arborist's recommendations. (PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITION) P18-0109 Planning Commission Page 12 of 13 or the rented units. (PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITION) P18-0109 Planning Commission Page 4 of 13