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of the northern slopebank. As shown on the grading plan, no grading is being proposed near the existing trees, thus none of the existing trees would be impacted by the proposed development. Soils Investigation Report The Specific Plan requires site-specific geotechnical studies be completed for new development in the Plan Area in order to evaluate any necessary geotechnical mitigation measures. A geotechnical investigation report, dated November 8, 2004 prepared by Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants, reviews soils information for the Site. Based on the site borings, the report stated that the proposed development can be constructed on the subject location, provided that necessary mitigation measures and construction procedures recommended in the report are incorporated into the project design and are carried out through construction. The City Engineer has reviewed the report and found that the report to be generally adequate and satisfactory. However, to ensure that no debris from the former landfill extends under this portion of the property, the City Engineer has requested that additional test pit(s) be dug within the building pad area and that the geotechnical engineer to confirm that materials encountered appear to be native soils and that no significant fill materials have been placed on the parcel. Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants provided an addendum, dated November 30, 2004, confirming no unexpected material was found. During the construction of the adjacent Vineyard View subdivision, no landfill material was encountered, however, during the construction of the residential subdivision to the east, the McCurdy property, some material was found and needed to be excavated. Building Architecture The Specific Plan requires that homes on the lots zoned Low-Density Residential District in Subarea lhave a traditional style architecture with porches, bay windows, balconies, etc., on the front of the home to provide an interesting streetscape and encourage neighborhood interaction. The design of these traditional-style homes is to blend with the existing neighborhoods to the west of this edge of the Specific Plan Area. Those neighborhoods are Pleasanton Meadows and Vintage Hills II. A generous-sized porch area has been included at the front of the building, consistent with the Specific Plan and the other homes in the Vineyard View and Vineyard Hill subdivisions. The Craftsman architectural style is consistent with the other homes Delco Builders is constructing in their two adjacent subdivisions. The proposed building front faqade is articulated varying the building form and volume. The loft feature breaks the roof volume and makes the front elevation more appealing. Trim elements include exposed decorative wood brackets, stone-based columns at the front porch, and stone-and-stucco building exterior. The use of accent materials, gridded windows, and other architectural articulations have made the proposed building attractive and Case No. PUD-40 Planning Commission Page - 5 -