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• Recreational Focus. The physical terrain of the Plan Area and the immediate <br />proximity of the site to outlying open space , the Arroyo del Valle , and the <br />Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area provide an ideal setting for establishing <br />a unique recreationally-oriented neighborhood community. Opportunities exist <br />for creating an integrated system of open space ; regional water recreation <br />facilities; community park; school playfields; and local and regional hiking , <br />biking, and equestrian trails . <br />• Productive soils. Past and present vineyards in and around the Plan Area and <br />recent viticulture studies indicate that the soils and climate of the Plan Area are <br />suitable for this type of agricultural use. <br />• Proximity to urban development. Because the Plan Area is located adjacent to <br />the urban edge of Pleasanton, it can be efficiently served by public infrastructure <br />and services . <br />• Potential realignment of Vineyard A venue . Flat undeveloped land exists near the <br />Arroyo del Valle which presents the potential for a safer , more functional , and <br />more scenic alignment of Vineyard A venue. <br />• Public facility site location potential . Suitably-located sites exist within the Plan <br />Area which could be used for needed public facilities including a community park <br />and elementary school to serve residents in and around the Plan Area. <br />• Open space. Substantial open space acreage consisting of ridgelines, scenic <br />hillsides , and wildlife habitat areas exists which could be permanently preserved <br />for aesthetic and ecological purposes. <br />• Existing trees and vegetation. Existing on-site trees can serve a dual benefit of <br />providing a basic design element for future landscaping and screening hillside <br />development from outlying views. <br />• Subregional Planning . Due to the Specific Plan Area location and site <br />characteristics , future development within the Plan Area will present numerous <br />opportunities for compliance with the goals of applicable subregional plans, <br />including the East Bay Regional Park District Trails Plan, Tri-Valley Subregional <br />Planning Strategy , and South Livermore Valley Area Plan. <br />15