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the proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan, and believes that this finding can be made. 3. The proposed development plan is compatible with the previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site because: Surrounding properties include single-family homes and the Alameda County Fairgrounds. As conditioned, staff believes that the proposed residential lots and the home on Lot 4 would be compatible with the surrounding uses, as the basic lot design and architecture would not be substantially different from that of surrounding neighborhoods. The subject property has relatively flat terrain. Grading of the lots would be for creation of pads for the future homes and to achieve the proper functioning of utilities. Therefore, staff believes that the PUD development plan is compatible with previously developed properties and the natural features of the site, and staff believes that this finding can be made. 4. The 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: As described above, the site would be graded to create the needed building pad areas. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the improvement plans and will be monitored by the City's Building and Safety Division and Engineering Department. The site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. The flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate that the subject property is not located in a flood hazard zone. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 5. The streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such manner 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 lots and homes would be located in relative flat terrain. The proposed homes will be compatible in size and scale with the existing homes in the neighborhood. The arborist report prepared for the proposed development recommends the removal of three existing trees. A total of 13 trees and a various of shrubs, succulents, and vines are proposed to be planted, enhancing the landscape of the site. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan: The existing Rose Avenue and Creek Trail Drive would provide access to and from the proposed lots. The new homes would be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. The homes would be required to meet the requirements of applicable City Case No. PUD-112, 1027 Rose Avenue Planning Commission Page 9