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Resolution No. PC-96-52 Page 3 The design of the proposed bank stabilization measures to be installed along the Arroyo Del Valle, e.g., covering the concrete/rip-rap material with a layer of soil and native grasses, implements Policy 3 ofthe Conservation and Open Space Ele- ment (p. VII-II) which states, "Preserve stream beds and channels in their natural state, except where needed for flood and erosion control." As previously stated, noise impacts from the Union Pacific Railroad and Del Valle Parkway will be mitigated as specified in the Noise Element of the Pleasan- ton General Plan for residential uses. C. The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed proper- ties located in the vicinity ofthe site: The proposed project is designed in a manner that capitalizes on the Arroyo Del Valle as an amenity, maintaining its open character with unobstructed views from the project to the channel. No fence is provided along the arroyo, the project's main private street is located alongside the arroyo, and the dwellings' primary liv- ing areas face the arroyo. As proposed, the project provides complete access to the arroyo for Zone 7's maintenance vehicles. The site is an infill property surrounded by a variety of single-family detached homes, townhouses and apartments, and miscellaneous public and commercial land uses. Through neo-traditional building architecture, a stucco-faced masonry wall with brick trim, and extensive detailing of the building surfaces, the overall site and building design avoids the aesthetic concerns often present with a high density residential development. The rear yard areas of an adjacent single-family property will be screened from the project site by a 7' 0" tall masonry wall. Privacy of the living area of this home will be preserved by a combination of building separations, landscaping, and win- dow locations. D. The proposed development plan is compatible with the natural, topographic features of the site. The developable portion of the subject property is flat. Proposed grading on this area would essentially match the existing lay-of-the-land. No grading is proposed within the channel area of the Arroyo Del Valle. E. The grading in conjunction with the proposed development plan takes into ac- count environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best engi- neering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooding to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible.