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lots would be limited to single story homes to preserve views of the surrounding landscape and hillsides. The City Council finds the proposal is sensitive to the existing landscape. The design guidelines would require future homes to be constructed compatible with the existing neighborhood. As such, the City Council concludes that this finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan: Access to the project site would via Alisal Street and Westbridge Lane. One primary street, Spotorno Ranch Drive, would provide access to the 22 residential lots. Spotorno Ranch Drive includes two 14 feet wide lanes with a 5-foot wide sidewalk on one side and a 12- foot wide trail and a 4-foot wide landscape strip on the opposite side. Emergency access would be provided via Spotorno Ranch Drive. All lots except for Lots 13-15 would access from Spotorno Ranch Drive. Lots 12-15 would be accessed off the existing Westbridge Lane. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department has reviewed the proposed street layout. It finds the proposed street and EVA connection are acceptable and can be negotiated by fire and other emergency vehicles. The new homes would be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. The homes would be required to meet the requirements of applicable City codes, and State of California energy and accessibility requirements. Several new trails would be incorporated within and along streets adjacent to the project, providing enhanced opportunities for safe walking and biking for project residents and neighbors. The City Council finds the proposed project is configurated to provide adequate circulation for fire, police, and other emergency vehicles. The new homes will be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. In addition, the Project is conditioned to provide an Open-Space Management and Wildland Fire Management Plans subject for review and approval by the Fire Marshal. Furthermore, the future homes will be required to meet the requirements of applicable City and State codes. As such, the City Council concludes that this finding can be made. 7. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: The primary purpose of the PUD district is to allow flexibility in the development of projects the City determines are in its best interest. The Commission finds the slightly narrower lot width on Lots 2-7 is acceptable. This 5% difference from standard (175 feet required vs 165 feet proposed) would not substantially diminish the semi-rural feel or spacious layout of these one-plus acre lots. Additionally, the overall lot pattern is consistent and logical with wider lots located when a street curves and at street corners. Thus, the proposed site layout and development standards meets the PUD requirements and the HVSP. The City Council finds that the proposed Project conforms to the purposes of the PUD district. Additionally, the City Council finds that proposed setbacks would provide adequate distance between buildings thus would allow ample natural light to each lot and future residence. The Project, as conditioned, would help to implement the purposes of the PUD ordinance by allowing for flexible site standards that meets the City’s General Plan and HVSP and results in a development plan that optimizes the use of this site in a reasonably sensitive manner. As such, the City Council concludes that this finding can be made.