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Resolution No. PC-96-16 Page 2 2. The plan is consistent with the General Plan: The General Plan Land Use designation for this site is Retail, Highway, Service CommerciallBusiness and Professional Offices which permits these type of facilities as commercial establishments in this land use designation. Goal Number 1 of the General Plan Land Use Element calls for the City to achieve and maintain a complete, well-rounded community of desirable neighborhoods, a strong economic base, and a variety of community facilities. The proposed facility would be an important component in establishing Pleasanton as a well-rounded community by providing a needed service for the elderly segment of the population. Other specific policies of the General Plan specifically address meeting the needs of the senior population. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map and other General Plan policies. 3. The plan is compatible with developed, adjoining properties. The proposed modification of the facility from a two-story to a single-story building is beneficial to integrating the structure with the adjacent residential neighborhood to the south. This reduction in the building's height and mass helps create a transition from the two-story commercial offices on Mohr Avenue to the smaller mass of the adjacent residential structures to the east and south. The single-story design and hip roof style help lend a residential character to the design ofthe facility. Several issues identified by the neighboring residential property owners about the proposed facility (traffic, parking, noise, odors, and future changes in operation/use) have been addressed. The the proposed senior care facility would be harmonious with the mixed use character of the area. 4. The grading will conform to proper engineering practices. The site is fairly level and would not require extensive grading. Detailed grading plans will be reviewed in conjunction with the issuance of building permits in order to ensure that adequate grades are created to drain the site's stormwater into the City's collection system. As conditioned, the project would be required to adhere to the City's Stormwater Runoff Ordinance. Thus, the proposed grading would conform to proper engineering practices. 5. The project has been designed to complement the natural terrain. The subject property is an in-fill site which is surrounded by both commercial and residential land uses. Minimal grading, in order to direct stormwater from the site into an approved City collection device, would be required to construct the facility on this site. The project would replace an unkempt vacant lot with a structure and landscaping intended to complement the area.