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EXNIBIT A ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FINDINGS Potential Slgnilicsnt 1. Effect: Proposed residential develorpment oo D frt'otns of the site are potentially unsuit- able for development. Findingq: Contlifions of the prolect relating to additional geotechnical studies substantially lessen this Impact. Fact: Flnai development plan approval requires completion of further geotechnical studies, as well as site specific soils analysis for hillside custom lass; no development allowed if found "unstable." 2. Effect: Proposed streets and utilities traversing portions of the site with potential unstable soils. Finding: Condiflons of the prolect relating }o tolls and geotechnical studies will substantial- ly lessen the Impact. Fad: Condiflons No. Z and 10 require further yeolechnical and soils studies prior to Iinal development plan approval antl Imyrovement plan approval by the City. Finding: Alternatives to eliminating routing streets and utilities across these areas are taeleliv infea<Ihla racr: I ne upper Developable hillside areas can only be reached by traversing a portion of the site designated potentially unstable. Findlg: The City desires upperend and luxury housing like that proposed on hilly sites and is wlllinp to allow such development when it meets a level of risk acceptable to the City. Fact: The City's acceptable risk policy requires looped sfreets and utilities Installed to minimize risks In hilly areas, requiring unstable areas be crossed but provided dual "leads." 3. Effect: Hillside development generally carries associated risks; even if constrained to stable areas. Fintliny: The prolect has been revised by removing the proposed townhouses, reducing the overall risk by reducing the number of dwelling units in the hilly area. Fad: The prolect was revised to eliminate townhouses on the hilly portions of the site. Finding: Mitigation measures to remove alt hillside lots are infeasible dve to social rnnetdarallnne sires upper and luxury housing Ilke tliaf Groposed on hilly sites and is levelopment when It meets a level of risk acceptable to the City. mans outside standard fire response time In high fire hazard area. sf approval substantially lessen the Impact of development in high Tire . 13, 11, Y0, end p require mitigation measures be Incorporated In acceptable to the Fire Chlel. development in area with Insuificlent wafer disfrlDUtion/storage of approval avoid the potentially significant effect. 70 requires the prolect to construct the wafer distribution/storage serve the site. approximately 500,000 cu. yds. In areas of potentially unstable lessen the amount of grading. val be withheld ion from 0radetl area. the potential erosion and sedimentation racr: IsewseD Drolett nas eliminated considerable areas of grading. Fact: Conditions of approval reyyulre revegetation, preparation of erosion and sedimenta- Ilon DDlan IConditlons 1, 16, and Pd). 0. Effect: Changed view of lower Pleasanton Ridge from grassy benches/wooded areas to Urban d!VlIODmeaf-fawnhmiuc n¢Inm reNwn..,.... .~ ,_ _ _ ,..e revlxa roles suostannany lessens the Impact o/the prolect upon the views Pleasanton rl ge. he townhouses, the most visible portion of the prolect have been eliminated from the he most visible custom lots have been required to be xreened in a manner which reening to proceed prior to conslructlon of buildings. onditions No. 1, 9 and 2B require Iandxaping designed to hide visible development, 'ion with indigenous species, earlhfone colors, and tow level down protecting lights. t: Creation of yyradetl slopes in short-term potentially extending over several years, n lot builtl•out, which adversely affect view of lower Pleasanton Ridge. ondiflons of the prolect substantially lessen the Impact of short term gratling on Rs. roled modlflcafion antl Condition No. 1 require the Introduction of lendxapin7 to xreen custom lot grading and development In advance of that development; No. ?5 requires cuts and fills blend with natural terrain. nge of rural character along Foothill Road by Introducing urban development, ear yard fences along right-of-way. Alternatives to the prolect eliminating development along Foothill Road will 6e ifeasible. re City has long planned for development sloop Foothill RDad and the prolect site :Ipated In sewer and water assessment districts In accordance with those plans. prolect conditions avoid the Dossiblllty of unscreened rear yard lenses. mditlon No. 2Z proscribes rear yard fences at the roatlway right-of-way.