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Resolution No. PC-2021-18 Page Five 5. Whether streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such manner to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The Project includes the construction of one new public street, Spotorno Ranch Drive. The proposed 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. Westbridge Lane would remain open to through traffic. The subject site would be graded in such a manner that the proposed street and building pads for new residences do not contrast unfavorably with the natural terrain, and some lots would be limited to single story homes to preserve views of the surrounding landscape and hillsides. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find 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 Commission recommends that the City Council conclude 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 Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find 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 In addition, the flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate that the subject property is not located in a flood hazard zone. As such, the Commission recommends that the City Council conclude that this finding can be made. censed civil engineer, which include but is not limited to the type, location, and sizing calculations of the PUD-114-01M& P20-0995 Planning Commission Page 16 of 25 d) individuals. PUD-114-01M& P20-0995 Planning Commission Page 3 of 25