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landscaping for new development be predominately native plant species in areas visible from Foothill Road. Lawn or turf areas in landscape schemes adjacent to Foothill Road should be either eliminated or hidden by native landscaping. The majority of the trees on the subject site are located in the up-sloped area outside of the proposed development, except for four trees (one coast live oak and three California bay laurel) would be impacted. Among the four affected trees, three are located behind the proposed house on Lot 3, not visible from Dublin Canyon Road. The area on Lot 3 abutting Dublin Canyon Road is to be designated as open space. A condition is added requiring native landscaping be used. WFRCOD requires that retaining walls visible from Foothill Road be faced with materials compatible with the natural setting, such as natural stone or wood. Where feasible, retaining walls should be stcpped. Landscaping shall be incorporated to minimize adverse visual impacts, with planting in front of walls, within stepped recesses and/or overhanging the wall. Two three- feet high retaining walls are proposed: one is located on Lot 3 behind the proposed house, and the other retaining wall would be located on the side on Lot I. Given the location, the retaining wall on Lot I may be visible from Dublin Canyon Road. The retaining wall on Lot 3 would be hidden by the proposed house. A condition is added requiring the retaining walls on both lots be faced with a natural materials. WFRCOD requires opcn fcncing shall on the subject site, except that solid, privacy fencing may be allowed in areas of a lot not within required yard areas if it is screened with landscaping. As proposed, property line fences would be solid wood fence. IV. PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS The Pleasanton Municipal Code sets forth the purposes of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and the considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD dcvelopment plan proposal. The Planning Commission must make the following findings that the proposed PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District, before making its recommendation. 1. Whether the proposed development is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare. As conditioned, the proposed development would meet City standards for street improvements and utility design. Adequate storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water service utilities are present in the area surrounding the development and are sufficient to serve the proposed development. All on-site infrastructures shall be installed by the project developer with conncctions to municipal systcms in order to serve the site. The project will generate traffic loads that can be accommodated by the existing City streets Case No. PUD-44 Planning Commission Page - 10 -