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Resolution No. PC-2007-25 Page Two 2. The subject property/project site is physically suitable for this type of development and density. Project construction would involve site grading and the alteration of a relative small portion of the site's existing topography. An existing central drainage course would be altered with retaining walls flanking the drainage course. All other drainage courses would be maintained in their natural condition. Existing trees would be preserved where feasible. However, the removal of an existing tree with the subdivision's construction would be mitigated in accordance with the development plan approval. 3. The design of the subdivision and improvements covered by the proposed vesting tentative subdivision map will not cause substantial environmental damage and avoidably injure fish and/or wildlife or their habitat. Grading has been designed to reflect existing topographic conditions and to be consistent with the requirements and geotechnical report recommendations that have been prepared for the proposed project. All lots will be designed to drain to the face-of-curb with the storm water runoff directed into public bio-retention swales for pretreatment before entering City storm drains. Adequate access is also provided to all structures for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. Therefore, this finding can be made. 4. The design of the proposed subdivision is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The proposed project, including the recommended conditions of approval, meets all applicable City standards pertaining to public health, safety, and welfare, e.g., vehicle access, geologic hazards, and flood hazards. All public safety measures are addressed through provisions of approval of the development plan and conditions of approval for the tentative subdivision map. Therefore, this finding can be made.