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Ordinance No. 2234 Page 6 of 8 SECTION 3. Planning Commission makes the following findings and determinations with respect to each of the considerations for approval of a subdivision as required by Sections 19.20.110 and 19.22.060 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC): 1. The proposed vesting tentative subdivision map conforms to the zoning regulations/development plan. The design and improvements of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map 8616 closely follow and conform to the proposed PUD development plan. The City Council finds that the subdivision map conforms to the zoning regulations and the proposed development plan. 2. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities. This subdivision would create 22 residential lots and 3 open space parcels. The future homes would generally be oriented in an east -west orientation for southern exposure and provide for passive heating and/or cooling opportunities. The future homes would be required to comply with the City's residential Green Building Ordinance (provided that they are 2,000 sq. ft. or more in size), which requires that each home achieve a "Green Home" rating on Alameda County Waste Management Authority's "Single -Family Green Building Rating System." Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of every green home. Solar water heating systems, photovoltaic energy systems, and energy efficient windows are some of the possible green features that the future homeowners may choose to achieve the "Green Home" rating. As such, the City Council concludes that this finding can be made. The project is required to include PV panels and batteries in each of the homes constructed. 3. The proposed vesting tentative subdivision map, together with its design and improvement, is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with the objectives, policies, land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan and HVSP. The City Council finds that the subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, land uses, and programs specified in both the General Plan and HVSP. 4. The subdivision site is physically suitable for this type and density of development. The subdivision would create 22 residential lots, each over an acre in size, with lot configurations and development standards compatible with the existing lots in the neighborhood. The design guidelines require future home designs to be suitable for the existing neighborhood settings. With the landslide repairs in the area designed for agriculture and open space (Parcel C), the site will be suitable for the proposed development. Thus, the City Council finds that the subdivision site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. 5. The design of the subdivision and improvements covered by the proposed vesting tentative subdivision map will not cause substantial environmental damage and avoidably injure fish and/or wildlife or their habitat.