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2. Whether the proposed development plan is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan: The subject property is designated by the Land Use Element of the Pleasanton General Plan for Agriculture and Grazing uses. The site is adjacent to the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan area, and the General Plan for this area encourages uses which relate to the outlying wine country and calls for creating an attractive gateway to the Livermore Valley wine country and implementing wine country architectural and landscape design themes throughout the corridor. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan similarly contains land use objectives to encourage development of vineyard related commercial uses. There would be minimal changes to the exterior of the existing building. The decorative fountain, courtyard and extended terrace area in the rear would be complementary to the existing vineyards. Staff believes that it is appropriate for such use be located in wine- growing regions since people enjoy the vineyard setting for fine dining and private functions. The proposal is consistent with one of the policies of the South Livermore Valley Area Plan, which encourages the promotion of the area as a premier wine- producing center by encouraging appropriate tourist attractions and supporting uses such as the proposed fine dining restaurant. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 3. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity of the plan: Public street access to this site by the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan would be from Vineyard Avenue. The proposed restaurant site is well separated from the existing homes in the Ruby Hill development. The building and surrounding landscaping would complement the architectural design of the existing commercial buildings in the vicinity. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 4. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with the natural, topo- graphic features of the site: Grading would be required to create a basement underneath the building. Minimal grading would be needed for other site improvements. The applicant would grade the site to drain towards the vineyard areas. In this manner, the vineyards would receive some storm water runoff from the buildings and parking areas. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. PUD-93-02-09M/PCUP-182 Planning Commission Page - 14 -