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Resolution No. PC-97-2l Page 2 Stone Pointe Way is a two-lane neighborhood collector street with an environmental capacity of approximately 2,000 to 3,000 vehicle trips per day. ELI's projected traffic levels -- 500 trips -- would total approximately 16% to 25% of this street's capacity. Pedestrian safety, primarily neighborhood children walking to school, would be achieved by designing the school's Stone Pointe Way access driveway and Stoneridge Drive exit driveway at the same level with these streets, providing a clear line-of-site between pedestrians and vehicles, and by posting signs ~ the entrance and exit warn parents of children using the nearby sidewalk. For private schools, the Pleasanton Municipal Code requires one parking space for each employee equaling 18 parking spaces. The applicant's parking analysis recommends 36 parking spaces. With 48 parking spaces, there would be adequate parking for the entire school based on the operation of the school and as stated in the applicant's parking analysis. 2. The proposed development plan is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan: The Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan designates the site for Public and Institutional Facilities. As stated by the Specific Plan: "This site will be reserved for purchase by a church, daycare center, or other appropriate institutional uses, as determined by the Planning Director." Program 3.2 of the Circulation Element of the Pleasanton General Plan states: "Discourage non-local and commercial traffic from using streets through residential areas." Private school facilities are considered to be institutional uses which are a traditional part of the fabric of residential communities. The traffic and parking impacts associated with a 200-student private school on nearby residents have been mitigated, thereby making the proposed project appropriate for this site. 3. The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity of the site: The site is an infill property surrounded by a variety of single-family detached residential uses. The parking measures for the ELI campus would prevent parents from parking in the nearby residential neighborhood. 4. The development plan is compatible with the natural, topographic features of the site: The subject property is flat. Minimal grading is required for building pads and public utilities. Excess storm water runoff will be directed into public street storm drains.i I I