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ALTERNATIVES The subject parcel is a legally created lot zoned for residential uses. The proposed residence complies with the regulations and guidelines of the Estates on Oak Ridge subdivision. Alternatively, the Planning Commission could opt to require modifications to the proposed design, if the Planning Commission found that the proposed architectural design, height, size, etc. would not be appropriate for this site or would not be consistent with the Subdivision Design Guidelines. Staff believes the proposed project represents a reasonable development scenario for the site and as such, staff does not recommend the alternative. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS Notices of this application were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site. Staff has provided the location and noticing map as Exhibit C for reference. At the time this report was published, staff had not received any public comments about the project. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project was programmatically reviewed as part of the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which was certified on June 1, 1999. Pursuant to Section 15182 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, no additional environmental review is required for residential projects that are proposed in accordance with a Specific Plan for which CEQA documentation was certified after January 1 , 1980. Therefore, no environmental review document accompanies this report. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION Staff has reviewed the subject proposal in accordance with the approved PUD-54 and the architectural design guidelines for the Estates on Oak Ridge Subdivision and believes the subject proposal is consistent with the regulations and would meet all of the applicable design review criteria, as conditioned. Staff believes that the architectural style and design of the residence are appropriate for the Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan Area. Primary Author: Eric Luchini, Associate Planner, 925-931-5612 or eluchinic cityofpleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Steve Otto, Senior Planner Ellen Clark, Planning Manager Brian Dolan, Acting Director of Community Development P19-0151, 5 Winding Oaks Drive Planning Commission 9 of 9 e 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