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Page 6 of 7 mid-point density of one dwelling unit per gross-acre. The existing single-family dwelling unit and proposed development standards of the R-1-40,000 District would be consistent with the low-density designation. • Zoning: The site is zoned PUD-LDR, meaning that development standards for the project would be established as part of the related PUD development plan. The zoning for the property does not currently include established development standards (e.g., setbacks, floor area ratio, parking, etc.), and would be determined as part of this application in accordance with the PUD Chapter of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC). The proposed application of R-1-40,000 standards is appropriate considering the existing 1.67-acre size of the subject parcel, and its location among similarly sized and zoned properties. The R-1-40,000 District requires a 40,000 square foot (approximately one-acre) minimum lot size, and setbacks and other development standards of the district are aligned accordingly. The proposed development standards would be compatible with those applicable in the surrounding neighborhood, which generally comprises large lots between approximately 0.5 and 1 acre or more in size. While the PMC does not explicitly address sports court design or lighting, it regulates accessory structures under PMC 18.20.010 – Projects Subject to Design Review. Following the R-1 District development standards, construction of any accessory structure exceeding 10 feet in height is subject to Administrative Design Review (ADR) in line with the design review criteria. As outlined above, staff and the Planning Commission supported tennis court lighting being allowed, on the basis that exterior lighting is commonplace in residential yards throughout this neighborhood and elsewhere in Pleasanton. While ADR is typically required for structures (including lighting) over 10 feet in height, the Planning Commission included a more stringent condition to require ADR for any tennis court lighting over 8 feet, to be responsive to neighbor concerns and ensure taller lighting would be designed to eliminate off- site impacts. Other conditions of approval would also serve to mitigate off-site impacts, including requirements for planting of screening vegetation, and cooperation between neighbors to modify the height of an existing property-line fence from 6 to 7 feet. With these conditions, the Planning Commission found all the findings for approval of the PUD Development Plan and tennis court fencing could be made. EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Not applicable, as this item is a routine matter of City business. OUTREACH Notice of this application was sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000- foot radius of the site and published in the newspaper. The noticing map is included as Attachment 3. As of the time this report was published, staff has not received any public comments. However, neighbors who received notice of the August 23, 2023, Planning Commission public hearing expressed concerns regarding potential tennis court’s lighting impacts to homes and light pollution, the proximity of the tennis court to adjacent residences, and requests for assurance the tennis court would obtain proper permits. Similar concerns with respect to lighting and proximity of the tennis court were also raised at the December 13, 2023 meeting. Page 26 of 201