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The Trail will be retained for purposes of serving the EBRPD property (Shadow Cliff Regional Recreation Area, just north of the Vineyard Avenue Trail) and to provide access to the subject site. The EBRPD intends to install a gate at some point in the future and have stated that it will not interfere with the access to this property. The applicant will be required to record a deed disclosing the potential for a gate to be constructed by the EBRPD at some point along the Vine- yard Avenue Trail. Miscellaneous Fireplaces The Specific Plan also has restrictions on fireplace construction. The proposed plans indicate several fireplaces to be constructed. The Specific Plan limits the units to only be EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) approved fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Staff has conditioned the approval to ensure compliance with this requirement. Sewer and Water connections The existing site contains a septic tank and leach fields, the Specific Plan requires that all new development be connected to the City's sanitary sewer services. The existing residence cur- rently uses a private well. The Specific Plan also requires connection to the City's water service with all new development. As conditioned, the applicant would be required to connect to the City's sewer and water services and that all existing septic facilities be appropriately discon- nected and/or removed. The well will remain for irrigation purposes only. PUBLIC COMMENT Notices of the Planning Commission's public hearing were sent to the residents within a 1,000- foot radius of the subject property. Staff has not received any comments pertaining to the pro- posed development as of the time the staff report was written. PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS The Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD development plan proposal. The Planning Commission must find that the proposed PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District, as listed below, before making their recommendation to the City Council. 1. Whether the proposed development is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The proposed development, as conditioned, meets all applicable City standards concerning pub- lic health, safety, and welfare, e.g. vehicle access, geologic hazards (not within a special studies zone), and flood hazards. The proposed development is designed to be compatible with the adja- cent land uses, as well as the General Plan and Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan desig- Item 6. b., PUD-43 Page 8 of 25 April 7, 2005