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The architectural design guidelines require a minimum of 20 new 24-inch box size trees be planted on the subject lot and indicate that these trees should be located within the DDA. The proposed landscape plan includes a total of 20 new 24-inch box size trees that are planted primarily outside of the DDA. For consistency with the architectural design guidelines, staff is recommending a condition of approval requiring the applicant to modify the landscape plan such that the 20 new trees will be planted within the DDA, where space allows. Additionally, staff's recommended condition requires several of the new trees be planted on the south side of the proposed residence to help blend it into the hillside setting and help screen it from existing residences in the immediate vicinity. No existing trees are proposed for removal. Based on a recent site inspection by staff, most of the 42 developer-installed trees (planted outside of the DDA primarily on the western slope) were dead or missing. Staff has included a condition of approval requiring the dead/missing trees be replaced by the applicant in conformance with the City-approved tree replacement plan for the development. These replacement plantings would be in addition to those described above. Staff believes that, as conditioned, the proposed landscape plan will provide adequate landscaping for the site, as required by the architectural design guidelines. The proposed plant materials will add interest to the site and, as conditioned, will also soften the appearance of the home from the surrounding parcels and residences within the immediate vicinity. A fencing plan was not provided for the site. Staff has included a condition of approval that requires a fencing plan be submitted at the time of building permit plan check and that the fencing locations and details be consistent with the architectural design guidelines. Lighting The architectural design guidelines specify that all exterior lighting be designed, installed and controlled to minimize lighting on the hillsides and prevent lights from pointing directly at up-hill or adjacent properties. Building up-lighting and/or wash lighting on the building is prohibited, other than low-level lighting for pathways and entryways. In addition, wall-mounted lighting on the proposed residence should be complementary to the architectural style and consistent with the architectural design guidelines. At this time, wall-mounted lighting for the residence and low-voltage path lights are proposed. Staff believes the proposed wall-mounted lighting is complementary to the architectural style of the proposed residence. A condition of approval requires the applicant provide details of the wall-mounted lights to ensure they are consistent with the architectural design guidelines' requirements for preventing light pollution. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA The Pleasanton Municipal Code Section 18.20 sets forth the criteria to be addressed in reviewing a Design Review application. These criteria are set forth in the draft Resolution included as Exhibit A, and includes preservation of natural beauty, relationship of the residence with the streetscape and surroundings, compatibility of architecture, among other criteria. Based on the project's conformance with the subdivision architectural guidelines as outlined above, staff also finds the proposed home would also be consistent with each of the applicable design review criteria. P19-0151, 5 Winding Oaks Drive Planning Commission 8 of 9 inding Oaks Drive Planning Commission 6 of 9