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mesh) in order to minimize the visual "ribbon-like" effect of fencing on the hillsides. The applicant has proposed a 4-foot split post fence to line the east and west portions of the site. Pool fencing will be installed per the California Building Code requirements. PUBLIC NOTICE Staff sent notices of the Planning Commission's public hearing on this item to all prop- erty owners, tenants and residents located within 1,000-feet of the subject property on February 1, 2007. As of the writing of this report, staff has received no public comment. FINDINGS The Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the Planned Unit Development District and the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD development plan proposal The Planning Commission must End that the proposed PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District, as listed below, before making its recom- mendation to the City Council. 1. 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 con- cerning public health, safety, and welfare including vehicle access, geologic and t7ood hazards. "fhe proposed development is designed to be compatible with the adjacent land uses and conforms to all relevant policies and programs of the General Plan and Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. Full public street infrastructure, water, storm, and sanitary sewer lines are present to serve the proposed development. Staff therefore believes this finding can be made. 2. The proposed development is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan was developed to implement the City's General Plan for the Vineyard Avenue area. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan has been found to be consistent with the General Plan policies including devel- opment outside 100-year flood zone areas and on stable soils; construction of homes that respect existing residential neighborhoods; development that does not create ad- verse traffic impacts; and density consistent with surrounding properties. Based on the analysis contained in the staff report, staff believes that, as conditioned, the proposed development is consistent with both the General Plan and the Vineyard Avenue Cor- ridor Specific Plan. This finding can therefore be made. 3. The proposed development is compatible with previously developed properties in tl:e vicinity and the natural topographic features of the site. Located on a bluff over Vineyard Avenue, the proposed development is thoughtfully sited to minimize visual impacts on neighboring properties and public right-of--ways. "the development plan works with the natural topographic features to minimize grad- Item 5.6., PUD-60 Page 8 of 10 t Februury Id, 2007