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Ordinance No. 1482 Page 2 The proposed project is consistent with the "Medium Density Residential" General Plan land use designation for the property. While the density would exceed the mid-point of 5 units per acre, this factor would be offset by a private amenity in the form of a 4,800 sq. ft. common open space area with landscaping and a tot lot. Grading of the flat site would be minimal. 4. Grading takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooding to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible: As noted above, the proposed grading is minimal inasmuch as the subject site is essentially flat. 5. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: Council believes that the proposed site development will result in an attractive massing of structures on the site. the project would be set back from stanley Boulevard behind the landscaped common open space area so that the appearance of the units from the street would be minimized. 6. Adequate public safety measures have bene incorporated into the design of the plan: The proposed street and utility design is consistent with City standards, although the street is conditioned to be private. The proposed hammerhead cul-de-sac terminus has been approved by the Fire Department. 7. The plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: Council believes that the subject proposal is consistent with the PUD District purpose of encouraging development of infill parcels. As stated in the staff report, the proposed plan provides an appropriate transition of densities and housing types within the Stanley Boulevard neighborhood.