PC-2007-41, PUD-64, 4238 FIRST STREET LLC

Resolution No. PC-2007-41 Page Three 5. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The project site is in a developed area of the City and would not involve the extension of any new public streets. As an urban infill site, there is little natural terrain in the vicinity. Development of the site complements the natural terrain by making only minor changes as necessary to the site's existing, relatively flat topography. Therefore, this finding can be made. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. The project, as conditioned, would be consistent with City safety standards. The buildings would be equipped with automatic fire suppression system (sprinklers), as required by the Fire Department. The project would be required to comply with all building and fire code requirements. The plan has been designed and conditioned to incorporate adequate public safety measures, and, therefore, this finding can be made. 7. The plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. The proposed PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD district. One of these purposes is to ensure that the desires of the developer and the community are understood prior to the commencement of construction. The proposed project implements the purposes of the PUD ordinance in this case by providing ahigh-density project consistent with the General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan, and Municipal Code. The PUD process allows for ample input from the public and for an ultimate decision by the City Council regarding the appropriateness of the proposed uses and development plan. Through the PUD process, the proposed project has provided neighboring property owners and residents, the applicants, and the City with a rezoning and development plan that optimizes the use of this infill site in a sensitive manner. Therefore, this finding can be made. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. Recommends approval of Case PUD-64, the application of 4238 First Street LLC for Planned Unit Development rezoning and development plan approval to: (1) rezone an existing 13,161-square-foot parcel from RM-2,500 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development -High Density Residential) District; (2) renovate the existing home; and (3) construct four detached single-family units ranging from