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FINDING: The Commission finds that the implementation of the WFRCOD Alternative (Chapter 11, Figure 11-4 of the Final SEIR) with a modification of the Foothill Road setback to a staggered setback requirement of 120 to 135 feet, in conjunction with other mitigation measures requiring an increase in interior lot widths, and specific landscape and architectural guidelines, are feasible and have been incorporated into the project design or into the project by reference through conditions of approval, and will be effective in reducing the impacts of this non-conformity to a less than significant level. These measures are 51 (a modification of the WFRCOD Alternative), 50, 5q, 5r, 5s, 5t, 5u, 5vand 5w. 5. Unassured retainment and maintenance of Foothill Road ooen snace easement IMP ACT: The Planning Commission finds that retainment and maintenance of open space easements and open space areas along Foothill Road is essential is promoting visual quality and ' maintaining the Foothill Road character, and intent of the WFRCOD. A lack of specific standards, guidelines or maintenance/management programs is considered a potentially significant impact. DEGREE: Significant. FINDING: The Commission finds that preparation of an open space management program by the developer (Condition 12) with maintenance responsibilities assigned to a created homeowners' association (Condition 8), in combination with modifications to the project architectural and landscape guidelines which specify the locations of accessory structures and landscape qualities of these open space easement areas (MM 3g and 5u), are feasible and have been incorporated into the project design or into the project by reference through conditions of approval, and will be effective in reducing the impacts of this non-conformity to a less than significant level. Visual Impacts 1. Alteration of IandSCl!.pe character IMPACT: The Planning Commission finds that a major overall impact is the loss of scenic open space and the change in the character of the site from a rural, farm-type landscape to that of low-density residential development, would affect views of motorists along Foothill Road and 1-680, as well as residents along Country Lane. DEGREE: Significant and unavoidable. FINDING: The Commission finds that mitigation measures 50, 5q, 5r, 5s, 5t, 5v, and 5w (Final SEIR, pages 5-20 through 5-25) are feasible and have been incorporated into the project design or into the project by reference through conditions of approval, and will be effective in reducing the visual impacts of this project to a less than significant level. Although implementation of these recommendations will not remove all visibility of the project from the -3- -