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Resolution No. PC-01-40 Page 2 The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The site is an infill property surrounded by a variety of residential uses. Adequate setbacks would be provided between the new dwellings and the existing homes on the adjacent properties. Landscaping would also be compatible with the surrounding development. The property is designed to minimize grading and to be compatible with the topography of the site. To the extent possible, the two lots are left in a natural state, though minor cuts and fills would be required to create the flat building pads and the associated driveways for this project. The grading in conjunction with the proposed development plan 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. Grading will be limited to building pads and areas surrounding the homes to ensure proper lot drainage. City building code requirements would ensure that building foundations and roadways are constructed on properly prepared surfaces. Drainage on the site has been planned to travel toward the street, where storm water run-off will be collected in the existing curb and drain system. Urban clean water runoff measures will be incorporated into the project through conditions of approval. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The subject property is an in-fill site adjacent to existing older residential units and a public park. Paved driveway access would be installed off of Kottinger Drive. Both homes would be accessible to emergency service vehicles, which could park off-street if necessary. No significant forms of landscaping would be removed for the proposed development. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. All the necessary public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan. The City's Fire Department has found that the curve, radii, width, and slopes of the proposed driveway access are satisfactory and that the driveway can be negotiated by emergency vehicles. Adequate access would be provided to the homes for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles.