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owners in the preparation of plans for new construction in a manner that is consistent with the unique character of the Vineyard Corridor. The proposed PUD plan substan- tially conforms to the design guidelines and requirements of the Specific Plan. This finding can therefore be made. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Environmental review for the proposed project was undertaken with the Final Environ- mental Impact Report (F.IR) approved by the City Council for the Vineyard Avenue Cor- ridor Specific Plan in conformance with the standards of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). "there are no substantial changes to the project or to the circum- stances under which the project is being undertaken that involve new significant envi- ronmental effects or that substantially increase the severity of previously identified ef- fects. . No Further environmental assessment is therefore required. CONCLUSION Staff believes that as conditioned, the proposed PUD is in keeping with the themes, poli- cies, and requirements of the Vineyards Avenue Corridor Specific Plan and the surround- ing area. The proposed site development standards have been created in accordance with the intent of the Specific Plan. The development of this PUD would therefore be carried out in a manner that preserves the rural character desired for Vineyard Avenue. Staff be- lieves that the proposed project would be an attractive addition to the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood and merits a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions: L Find that the proposed PUD development plan is consistent with the General Plan and Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan and the purposes PUD Or- dinance; 2. Make the PUD findings as listed on pages 7-9 of this staff report; and 3. Adopt a resolution recommending approval of Case PUD-60, subject to the development plan as shown on Exhibit A and the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit B, and forward the PUD development plan to the to the City Council for public hearing and review. StaffPlunner: Leslie eLfendez, (9l5) 931-5611, Imerulez~ci.pleusunton.cn.us /tem S h., PUD-60 Page 10 of 10 • Fehruary ld, 200,'