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Resolution No. PC-2001-54 Page 2 The General Plan designation for the subject property is "Medium Density Residential (2 to 8 dwelling units per gross acre)." In addition to residential units, the General Plan allows "religious facilities, schools, day care facilities and other community facilities" on property with a residential General Plan land use designation. Because the park would be ancillary to the church use, the use would be consistent the General Plan. The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The undeveloped area generally slopes down from the rear property line to the church's existing parking lot. Minor amounts of grading would be done to create a pad for the pavilion and walking path. Short retaining walls would be installed for the pavilion pad, but the majority of the site will retain a smooth natural slope. 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, and to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible. Minor amounts of grading are proposed; however, the majority of the site will retain a smooth natural slope. The proposed landscaping will stabilize slopes and serve as a method of erosion control. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The project site is in a developed area of the City and would not involve the extension of any new public streets. The proposed landscaping has been designed to complement the natural terrain. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan. The Fire Department has reviewed the proposed plan for the park and believes that the proposed driveway extension would provide adequate emergency vehicle access to the pavilion, which is the main facility on the site. 7. The proposed development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District.