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JI The proposed project is technically consistent with General Plan standards for density as proposed (122 units) if the 5 suites proposed for the golf course (which staff believes should be considered as a single dwelling unit) are not included. However, the total number of units on the property should not exceed 98, clearly within the density standards for the "Rural Density Residential [RDR)" site. The city's General Plan holding capacity for population, traffic, and other factors was based on an assumption of 98 housing units on the subject site. However, the General Plan assumes that the "mid-range" assumptions for development may be exceeded (e.g. additional, incremental traffic from the proposed golf course) inasmuch as some properties in the City will develop at less than "mid-range" density assumptions. In addition to housing uses, the General Plan allows recreational and community facilities, such as the proposed golf course, in areas designated for residential development. The EIR indicates potential inconsistencies with the city's heritage tree and stream channel policies with the project as proposed. However, recommended project conditions reduce tree loss and stream channel impacts to a degree which staff believes may be found to be in conformance with the intent of the General Plan. As conditioned, the project would remain consistent with General Plan policies relative to traffic and circulation. The provision of neighborhood park amenities would render the project consistent with General Plan policies pertaining to parks and recreation. The dedication of natural open space is consistent with the General Plan goal of achieving a regional trail system in southeast Pleasanton. A detailed review of the pertinent General Plan policies is found in Table 3-2 of the EIR. 3. The plan is compatible with previously properties in the vicinity and the topographic features of the site: As noted in the EIR, the vicinity of the proposed development is characterized by low density development (interspersed with natural open space) to the north and west and undeveloped, rugged terrain to the east and south. The proposed rural density development would maintain open space (either natural or golf course) adjacent to neighboring properties. The residential lots would be clustered near the center of the site and would be insulated from adjacent properties by large areas of open space. The physical improvements to developed natural,