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BACKGROUND The proposed PUD development plan was submitted to the Alameda County Land Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) for annexation. On March 13, 2008, LAFCo approved the annexation provided that a PUD development plan and the tentative map be approved by the City. SITE DESCRIPTION The project develops an irregularly shaped parcel located on the south side of Happy Valley Road west of the intersection with Alisal Street in close proximity to the Callippe Golf Course (approximately 300 feet). The site is surrounded by single-family residential uses to the west and north. A City-owned open space area within the adjoining Serenity at Callippe Preserve development is located to the west. To the south is an approximately 44-acre site (known as the Charvo Ranch) in the unincorporated Alameda County. ~~ J ~ ~ ~ '"' ProiectSite ,y'e''~"~~ ~•~ ;\ ''•, ' ~,~~_ ~ ~ ~ . t - ~ ~°. .. . .,~ ~ y,~ N r +~.: i~ Project Location The site is bisected north/south by an ephemeral swale. The drainage flows from south to north discharging into an existing culvert under Happy Valley Road. A second drainage way flows from the northeast side onto the project site. Additionally, a small seasonal wetland area has also been identified with the western portion of site. It is located to the south of the adjoining property (located at 965 Happy Valley Road), within the proposed open space area. The steeper topography located in the southwest portion of the site (within the proposed open space) shows sloughing soils, which are evidence of slope failure in the recent past as reported in the project geotechnical reports and by the geotechnical peer reviewer. The site is currently developed with asingle-family residence and a few out-buildings. Access to and from the property is via Happy Valley Road. The existing gravel driveway terminates just beyond the out buildings. A wire fence and a gate separate the residence from the rest of the site, which has been used for grazing. Page 2 of 6