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2. Traffic and Circulation <br /> <br />2.A. $i~nificant Effect: Turn lanes and future right-of- <br /> way require safe design along Foothill Road. <br /> <br /> 2.a.1. ~: The revised project and conditions of <br /> ~pproval eliminate these potential effects. <br /> <br /> Fact: The revised plan includes left turn, <br /> deceleration, and acceleration lanes at <br /> both roadways. <br /> <br /> Fact: Project conditions require development <br /> to respect ultimate right-of-way <br /> requirements and construction of interim <br /> improvements, satisfactory to the City <br /> Engineer, at each entrance and across <br /> the project frontage. <br /> <br />3. Visual Impact and Site Desi_~n <br /> <br />3.A. Significant Effect: Landscape character would change <br /> from rural to low-density residential. <br /> <br /> 3.a.1. Findina: The revised plan incorporates <br /> recommended mitigations from both "Reduced Lot <br /> Yield" and "Mitigated Site Plan" alternatives <br /> which substantially lessen visual impacts. <br /> <br /> Fact: Grading is reduced, particularly visible <br /> grading. <br /> <br /> Fact: Woodlands are left substantially intact, <br /> with no project impacts. <br /> <br /> Fact: Tree removal has been reduced to 18 <br /> heritage and 55 total trees. <br /> <br /> Fact: Lot 3 has been moved to avoid Foothill <br /> Road line-of-sight. <br /> <br /> Fact: Visible lots on central ridge have been <br /> reduced and spread apart, maintaining a <br /> more rural flavor. <br /> <br /> Fact: North knoll development incorporates a <br /> visual buffer. <br /> <br /> Fact: Each home will be subject to City Design <br /> Review Board review and approval. <br /> <br /> Fact: Streets benefitting from reduced width <br /> (24 ft.) due to grading impacts have <br /> been eliminated from the proposal. <br /> <br />2/21/89 -2- <br /> <br /> <br />