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The location and configuration of the proposed lots and private driveways generally follow natural contours and respect existing trees and group. All private lots will be designed to drain to bio- retention areas designed to pretreat stormwater runoff. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 4. Whether grading in conjunction with the proposed development plan modification 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. Requirements of the Uniform Building Code implemented by the City at the Building Permit review would ensure that building foundations and private street/on -site parking /driveway areas are constructed on satisfactorily compacted fill. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the final subdivision map and will be administered by the City's Building and Public Works Departments. Staff, therefore, believes that this finding can be made. 5. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan modification: Because the subject property is located in an Alquist Priolo Special study zone for the Calaveras earthquake fault, a geotechnical analysis was conducted of the site that was peer reviewed and found to be complete by the City Engineer. The analysis identified geotechnical setback line for the property that is shown on the development plan will ensure that the future structures will be set an acceptable distance from the fault trace. All construction would be designed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, other applicable City codes, and State of California mandated noise, energy, and accessibility requirements. The project site adjoins existing public streets with adequate emergency vehicle access. All streets meet City standards and are adequate to handle anticipated traffic volumes. Adequate access is provided to all structures for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. Staff, therefore, believes that this finding can be made. Page 2 of 3