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The development of the property is consistent with the General Plan land use designation for the property and is consistent with the density of the surrounding developments. In addition, the development is located outside the 100-year flood zone, it is located on stable soils, and any future construction would be compatible with the historic design of the existing home. The plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: Throughout the design of this project, consideration has been given to minimizing potential impacts to the existing trees, minimizing access onto Rose Avenue, and preserving the historic quality of the existing home. Specifically, the conditions of approval require that future structures or additions to the existing home respect the architectural design of the existing home and that no trees be removed. 4. The grading takes into account environmental chazacteristics 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 of the site would be very limited. Final grading requirements which may be necessary to accommodate a future driveway or gazage will be subject to design review approval to ensure compliance with City standards. Future improvement plans will be reviewed and approved by the City for their compliance to standard soil erosion control practices. The streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The proposed development is essentially a status quo development and would not create any additional units. Nonetheless, the conditions of approval would require that any future addition, remodeling of the existing home, or the construction of an accessory structure be compatible with the design of the existing historic home. The proposed lotting pattern has been designed to allow a shazed access with a possible future lot that may be created from the remainder parcel. The development has also been designed to preserve the existing trees on the site. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. All necessary public safety measures are already in place to serve the existing two homes. The development has also been designed so as to not impact any future development of the remainder property. Driveway consolidation in the future would reduce access points onto Rose Avenue, and promote traffic safety.