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PUBLIC NOTICE Notices of the City Council's public hearing on this item were sent to the homeowners located in Ruby Hill and within 1,000-feet of the subject property. Staff has not received any comments pertaining to the proposed project as of the time the staff report was written. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT A Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with the proposed development. Based on the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project plans have been revised to include building relocation, independent driveway to the restaurant, separating the regular dining hours from private event functions, and restriction on noise. These revisions have avoided significant effects or mitigated the project by design to a point where the effects are insignificant and there is no substantial evidence that the project as revised may have a significant effect. CONCLUSION The proposed restaurant and the future residential pad would establish a compatible use and would meet the goals of the Pleasanton General Plan and the South Livermore Valley Area Plan. It is appropriate to retain the existing building as it fits in with the surrounding area.. The design details specified in the design guidelines for the future residence include many architectural features that are seen in wineries of the Napa/Sonoma area. The fountain and the entrance are the focal point, while the terrace and the inner courtyard area create an attractive outdoor space. The views of the restaurant entering the site from Vineyard Avenue would reinforce the winemaking heritage of the Ruby Hill area and, additionally, would work well with the nearby event centers. As proposed and conditioned, the project would be compatible with Ruby Hill. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approve by: ~'~ ~ ~~~~ Jerry Iserson, Director David P. Culver Nelson Fialho Director of Planning Director of Finance City Manager and Community Development Attachments: 1. Exhibit A, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Building Elevations, Landscaping Plan, and Design Guidelines, dated "Received April 20, 2007" 2. Draft Ordinance for PUD-93-02-09M, with Exhibit B-1, Conditions of Approval 3. Draft Resolution for PCUP-182, with Exhibit B-2, Conditions of Approval 4. Draft Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration for PUD-93-02-09M, with the Negative Declaration 5. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated May 9, 2007, without attachments 6. Excerpts from the May 9, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. 7. Findings for the PUD Development Plan Major Modification, PUD-93-02-09M Page 10 of 11