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8. Ensure that future development of the hilly areas located south of Vineyard A venue is designed to emphasize the rural character through careful siting of buildings, minimal disruption to the physical terrain , and sensitive architectural and landscape treatments . 9. Establish a unified site planning, architectural , and landscape character for the future development of Lots 18, 19, 21, and 28 that draws from the character of the Livermore Valley wine country, the approved Ruby Hill architectural design concepts, and the traditions of Southern European "vineyard village " design. 10 . Provide for safe and functional re-use of the old Pleasanton landfill site . 11 . Protect applicable open space areas for the production of natural resources such as aggregate mining materials . B. PHYSICAL PLANNING CONCEPT The land use plan is intended to facilitate a smooth transition between the urban edge of Pleasanton to the west and the Ruby Hill development to the east. The design concept requires environmentally-sensitive site planning ·and design of development in the hillside areas south of Vineyard A venue and the integration of vineyards with other land uses north of Vineyard Avenue , organized to create a functional and attractive visual entry to the Livermore Valley wine country . Figure IV-1 depicts the general design theme that the land use plan is intended to reflect. The gently sloping hillsides in Subarea 1 are planned for low density residential development. Homes here are to be designed to reflect traditional architectural styles and forms. The community park on Lot 14 will generally serve as a greenbelt buffer between the more urbanized Subarea 1 and the semi-rural Subarea 3. Four residential sub-neighborhoods designated as "vineyard villages" and an elementary school are planned for the flatland area mostly north of the existing Vineyard A venue and mostly in Subarea 2. Vineyard Avenue is to be relocated to the north along the Arroyo del Valle. Vineyards are planned between development and the realigned roadway. The purpose of this arrangement is to establish Vineyard A venue as a safe and scenic rural street lined with vineyards on one side and the Arroyo del Valle on the other. Residential development in Subarea 3 is to be sited so as to preserve significant natural features such as major ridgelines and hilltop areas, woodland, and riparian corridors. Development generally consists of clusters of custom homes designed to reflect the rural character and natural features of the hilly terrain. The large majority of land within this area is to be preserved as permanent open space. 17