PC-2007-06, PUD-60, ANDREWS-SCHERBARTH

Resolution No. 2007-06 Page Three 5. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: As conditioned, the proposed development of the site has been designed to be consistent with the Vineyards Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. Access to the site is off of Pietronave Lane, thereby creating no additional encroachment (e.g., curb cuts) into the public right-of--way. The building pads have been designed to follow the site's natural contours, which helps minimize the visibility and reduce the amount of grading necessary to construct the residences. The buildings' design and orientation reduce their visibility from the public view. In addition, the heritage oak tree is being preserved and incorporated into the development plan design. Therefore, this finding can be made. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. Through the provisions of the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan and the proposed conditions of approval, all public safety measures have been addressed. Access to and from the development is off of Pietronave Lane, which is a private road and not a busy public street. The homes have been sited off the steep portion of the property, thereby preventing slope degradation as well as providing a noise buffer from Vineyard Avenue sited below. Therefore, this finding can be made. 7. The plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan serves as the primary land use and infrastructure regulatory guide for development of the Vineyard Corridor area. The purpose of the Plan is to establish a unique environment that features a variety of agricultural, residential, open space, recreational, educations, and other uses. The design guidelines outlined in the Specific Plan are intended to assist developers and homeowners 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 substantially conforms to the design guidelines and requirements of the Specific Plan. Therefore, this finding can be made.