PC-2007-23, PCUP-182, BARNABAS NAGY

Resolution No. PC-2007-23 Page Two The proposed building pad for the future residence would replace the existing sales office. This site is appropriate as the residence, when constructed, would act as a buffer between the restaurant and the existing homes on the south side of the Ruby Hill Drive. The proposed design guidelines for a Tuscan-style home are appropriate for the vineyard setting. Therefore, this finding can be made. 2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. The subject property is designated by the Land Use Element of the Pleasanton General Plan as Agriculture and Grazing uses. The site is adjacent to the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan area; the General Plan encourages uses for this area 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. It is appropriate for such use to 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 supporting appropriate tourist attractions and uses such as the proposed fine dining restaurant. Therefore, this finding can be made. 3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 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, this finding can be made. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed conditional use would be compatible with the existing uses in the area.