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The Wildland/Urban Interface Plan shall include building and landscape design requirements consistent with City and State requirements, fire-resistant vegetative buffers for the proposed lots, and emergency access and fuel management measures for the proposed open space areas. As the terrain of the project site is highly variable, the plan shall describe fire risks and provide mitigation measures on a lot-by-lot basis. The measures identified in the plan covering private lot development would be designed to create a "defensible space" around building structures and lots, and will be incorporated in the development's design guidelines. The applicant will be initially responsible to implement the Wildland/Urban Interface Plan on the lots and on the area immediately surrounding the lots and streets, a total distance of 100 feet measured from the building setback lines, public streets, and private driveways. This buffer area would be managed at first by the applicant and then by the GHAD or the development's homeowner's association. The measures identified in the plan for the permanent open space areas apply to landscape management practices to defend against wildland fires, and would be incorporated in the management/maintenance plan of the open space area. The responsibility to implement the Wildland/Urban Interface Plan in the open space areas would transfer from the applicant to the City of Pleasanton (or other public entity, such as the GHAD) upon dedication by the applicant. Livestock Grazing As conditioned, cattle, sheep, and goats may be grazed on the open space areas not counting the areas set aside for protection as wildlife habitat and habitat restoration areas. The maximum grazing density will be determined with the review of a grazing management plan with the final subdivision map in conjunction with determining the extent of the habitat areas to be preserved and their specific locations. Staff notes that by allowing livestock grazing to continue, the wildland fire fuel potential of the open space areas decreases, especially the open space areas proximate to the proposed lots. Street Desi_yns The internal streets within the project site are designed to accommodate fire fighting and emergency vehicles, and were reviewed by the LPFD staff to meet their standards regarding width, surfacing, load-bearing capability, turning radius, and emergency access. As conditioned, the final street designs shall conform to the 2001 California Fire Code maximum of 12 percent. However, the Fire Marshall may accept road grades greater than that in limited circumstances including the public safety access to Grey Eagle Court. Except for the private driveway aprons, all public and private roads/driveways shall be designed to carry a minimum H-20 road load rating under all weather conditions. New Fire-Fighting Equipment The applicant will purchase or pay for the purchase of a new Type 3, four-wheel drive, four-door fire truck for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. The design and purchase specifications shall include all of the necessary equipment including radios, rescue equipment, hose, ladders, etc. The applicant has agreed to purchase this fire PUD-33 Page 38 of 59 June 13, 2007