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partment to ensure proper grading and drainage requirements are satisfied. No grading will occur within 5 feet of the heritage oak tree's dripline. Soils Investigation Report The Specific Plan requires asite-specific soils study to be completed for new develop- ment in the Plan Area in order to evaluate any necessary geotechnical mitigation meas- ures. Staff is requiring a soils report be provided prior to issuance of a building permit. The soils report will provide the necessary mitigation measures and construction proce- dures to be carried out through construction. The mitigation measures and construction procedures will need to be incorporated in the project's design. 'fhe City Engineer will review the geotechnical report for adequacy. Noise, Dust, and Vibration 7"he Specific Plan lists the subject lot as having projected ofF site noise level impacts (day/night average) in excess of 60 dBA. Consistent with the Specific Plan, an effort has been made to locate sensitive outdoor recreation areas on the south side of homes, to the greatest extent possible. The Specific Plan also requires all new homes on the property to be constructed with afresh-air ventilation andlor air-conditioning system that allows residents to maintain closed windows for noise and dust control All windows facing the RMC Lonestar plan shall be dual-paned. [n addition, the Specitic Plan requires that the recorded deed of sale for all lots state the property is in an area subject to excessive noise, dust and vibration levels; that all lots shall include anoise/dust/vibration easement in the recorded deed of sale and a related disclosure statement as well as a disclosure statement indicating the close proximity of the Plan Area to the Livermore Municipal Airport. Staff has included conditions of approval to address these Specitic Plan requirements. Landscaping The Specific Plan outlines specific landscaping guidelines for new developments within the Plan Area. Fire-safe landscaping techniques will be used for this development. barge fast growing shrubs are proposed to be located near the residences, and the major slope along Vineyard Avenue will be planted with low growing shrubs. "frees will be planted to cast shade on the residences' south and west facades. Except for the sod areas, the pro- posed irrigation is low water use drip or micro-spray heads. The applicant has submitted a preliminary landscaping concept consistent with the guidelines, but the homeowners have made a request to submit a more detailed landscaping plan at a later date in order to have time to adequately plan the layout. Staff supports this request for these custom homes and has added a condition to the project requiring the applicant to submit a de- tailed landscaping plan for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to building final. Fencin 'fhe Specitic Plan has established fencing guidelines for the Plan Area. Site perimeter and other outlaying fencing in these areas is to remain visually open (e.g., split-rail or wire- ltera 5.6 , PUD-60 Page ~ of 10 V Fehruury I d, 2i)fI7