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structure to be used as a workshop. The workshop, designed to resemble a barn, is proposed to be of wood shingle siding with a sandstone color. The proposed floor area ratio (FAR) for Parcel A is nine percent. Parcel B proposes to construct a typical farmhouse style home with horizontal wood siding. The two-story house is approximately 2,947 square feet with asemi-detached 528-square-foot garage. The house is oriented to the north with the front entrance facing the shared-access driveway. The proposed FAR for Parcel B is 15.3 percent. Parcel C proposed to construct an approximately 2,668-square foot, single-story home with two semi-detached garages totaling 1,100 square feet. The house is a craftsman/ranch-style home with wood board and batten siding. The home is also oriented to the north with the front entrance facing the shared-access driveway. The proposed FAR for Parcel C is 11.2 percent. DISCUSSION Staff believes the proposed development adequately addresses all issues as outlined in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. Please reference the attached Planning Commission staff report which includes a detailed discussion regarding the project's site development standards; permitted and conditional uses; open space management; design review; green building measures; grading plan; soils investigation report; noise, dust and vibration; landscaping; fencing; and PUD ordinance findings. Planning Commission On February 14, 2007, the Planning Commission considered the proposed project. There were no speakers and no residents or interested parties offered testimony. The Planning Commission discussed the issues of disclosures. There was concern by the Planning Commission that future purchasers of the proposed project may not be fully disclosed to the potential nuisance issues as described by Condition No. 24 (previously numbered 27). There was interest by the Planning Commission to find a way to hold the developer, or City staff, accountable to ensure that the disclosures related to a property were in fact provided to a potential buyer. The Planning Commission reviewed the condition to determine if the language was adequate in protecting the interests of future buyers. The Planning Commission recommended two modifications to the conditions of approval: 1. Require the wording in condition 24 (previously 27) regarding the disclosure statement related to the Livermore Municipal Airport to state, "including, but not limited to, noise and vibration." 2. Correct the building height in condition number 42 (previously 38) to state 30 feet instead of 25 feet. Page 4 of 6