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the site of the old farmstead on the West Pazcel, and the trees on the knoll and in the willow grove on [he East Parcel. Measure NSb. Reconstruction of Bemal Avenue shall maintain significant existing street trees where possible. If any trees must be removed to accommodate reconstruction of the street, they shall be replaced according to a plan for beautification of Bernal Avenue consistent with the Community Character Element of the Pleasanton General Plan. Measure NSc. The site should be landscaped in a manner that replaces the tree features lost as a consequence of development. Findin¢: Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR. Facts in Suooort of Findine: The following facts demonstrate that it is not feasible to mitigate the impact to a less than signif cant level. a. PUD Condition _, calls for retaining as many mature, healthy trees as feasible within the context of the development plan. In particular, the Tree Preservation and Removal Plan will retain existing oak frees located on the site of the knoll (Parcel 20), riparian vegetation along the Arroyo de la Laguna, the majority of sycamore and other species of trees located in the median and on the north side of Bemal Avenue, except as necessary to accommodate traffic improvements, and existing oak trees located in the Western Area between the dry channel and the Arroyo de la Laguna. Thus, feasible mitigation has been incorporated into the GHCBI Project. b. Full implementation of Mitigation Measure NSa is not feasible to mitigate the impact because it is not physically feasible to accomplish the land use plan objectives, without removing some heritage trees. Some trees are in poor condition. c. The GHCBI PUD plan requires the developer to retain as many mature, healthy trees as feasible. New trees must be planted to replace removed trees at a ratio of greater than one to one. d. The GHCBI PUD limits removal of Sycamore frees from the Bernal Avenue median to the minimum necessary for traffic improvements. PUD Condition requires a Bernal Avenue plan for the south side of Bernal Avenue that is consistent with, and complementary to, the sycamore tree-lined streetscape on the north side and in the median of Bernal Avenue. The landscape program must be consistent with the Community Character Element of [he Pleasanton Genera] Plan and provide for a tree planting program for those trees removed in or along Bernal Avenue. In addition, under the GHCBI Project, there will be Fewer intersections a[ Bernal Avenue, 64