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EXHIBIT A FINDINGS FOR PUD-OI-09M 1. Whether the proposed development is in the best interest ofthe public health, safety, and general welfare. The proposed modification is to modifY the design aspect of the homes while retaining the approved density, lotting, and setbacks of PUD-O 1. The proposed modification is in conformance to the Pleasanton General Plan and all other relevant policies and programs, The proposed modification, as conditioned, meets all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare, e.g. vehicle access, geologic hazards, and flood hazards. The proposed modification will not impact the project's share of the public infrastructures approved by the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 2. Whether the proposed development is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan designates the subject site as Low Density Residential district. The proposed modification is to allow flexibility in building design. It does not alter the density, lotting or lot configuration as approved by PUD-O 1, Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 3. Whether the proposed development is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The proposed modification to the design guidelines would not alter the approved public streets for the site by the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan, The existing and proposed public streets would remain in a manner consistent to the approved PUD-O 1. The modification would allow the home on the subject site to be slightly taller than what is allowed by the approved design guidelines. As a mitigation, condition of approval requires the applicant plant additional trees on the adjoining East Bay Regional Park District property. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made,