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the residence (compared to stepping the house on the existing grades on top of the knoll). Such atrade-off to minimize visual impacts from off site views has been used elsewhere in the City and staff finds it acceptable in this case. Colors and material would be compatible with the hillside setting. Therefore, staff feels that this PUD finding can be made as conditioned. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan: Several public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan. The City's Fire Department has found that the curve radii, width, and slopes of the proposed private road are satisfactory and that the road can be negotiated by fire and emergency vehicles. Because the site is located outside of the City's five-minute emergency response time, the new home is required to be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. A private water booster pump will be installed on the site in order to ensure adequate water pressure for fire fighting. For further fire protection, a 5,000-gallon water storage tank will be installed near the proposed home. Afire management plan was also prepared that includes measures to reduce fire intensity through fuels management and to allow the dwellings to resist fire exposure. The proposed private road would align with Safreno Way across Old Vineyard Avenue, which will reduce traffic conflicts with users of the future trail on Old Vineyard Avenue. The structures would be required to meet the applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code, Fire Code, other applicable City codes, and State of California energy and accessibility requirements. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 7. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: The PUD district allows flexibility in creating development plans and standards for unique situations. In this case, the applicants were able to tailor the development plans and standards to the unique situations presented by hillside terrain, the desire to preserve and protect natural open space, and the desire to limit the amount and type of future development which can occur on the proposed lots. Staff feels that the development plans and standards as proposed and conditioned can accomplish such goals. Staff feels that the proposed development plan takes into account the City's desire to preserve open space and significant vegetation, to reduce grading on hillsides, and to minimize visibility of development from off-site views. The applicants are proposing to limit the size of the building envelopes and preclude development in the remaining open space. The PUD process also allows for ample input from the public and for an ultimate PUD-32 Page - 24 - November 14, 2007