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Page 3 A. Note Specific architectural floor plans, "production house models" from a home builder, specific materials, architectural styles, window and door details are not proposed in this application. Because of the volatility of the housing market, demographic changes, residential construction technology advancements, building and energy code changes, actual individual building design will be submitted for design review and approval following a recorded Planned Unit Development and Vesting Tentative Map. The following examples are included to graphicly describe the proposed guidelines but are not intended to be all inclusive. B. Outline The purpose of the Spotorno Flat design guidelines is to provide a framework for future home construction within the context of Happy Valley and the remaining Spotorno Ranch. Architectural integration tending towards a way of living that is less consumptive and destructive, and more regenerative and generous. Individual sites will integrate the region’s rural agriculture patterns with sustainable residential development creating connections with the existing neighborhoods and to the agricultural open space. The development in its entirety seeks a strategy to encourage healthy living, sustainable lifestyle, and localized choice for outdoor activities. All home designs will require approvals through the process of design from the City of Pleasanton before beginning issuance of a building permit and beginning construction. These guidelines are intended to drive a vibrant development, a new sustainable neighborhood of homes that preserves, protects, and enhances the land’s natural landforms and its agricultural and ranching legacy. Existing Windmill C. A Brief History The site was originally part of the Rancho de Valle de San Jose. Jean Baptiste Spotorno purchased and settled a portion of Plot 40 in 1867 that was part of the Hardin estate. There was a common corner with Augustine Bernal. To aid in neighborhood access, the land to create Alisal Street was gifted to the county by the Spotorno Family. In 1939, the ranch was sub-divided and later the northern portion was sold to the Lund Family. There have been four generations of continuous agricultural production, recognized by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Heritage Ranch, including dry land grain, grass hay, cattle and sheep grazing. Sixteen feet of right of way was sold to the city in 6 2006 to build Westbridge Lane. The ranch is currently being leased for cattle grazing and grass hay production and following development of the Flat, the remaining ranch land is intended to remain in agricultural use. D. Context The Flat at Spotorno Ranch is a 22-lot subdivision of a portion of the Spotorno Ranch in Southeast Pleasanton bordered on the West by Alsial Street and on the South by