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consistent with the existing scale and character of the area. Adequate setbacks would be provided between the new buildings and adjacent properties. Therefore, staff believes that the proposed PUD development plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and that this finding can be made. 2. Whether the plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan: The subject site's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Designation of "High Density Residential" requires projects to have densities of eight or more dwelling units per acre. The proposed residential project has a density of 15 units per acre. Therefore, it is consistent with the General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan land use designation for the site. The proposed project is located near public transportation, within proximity to the services and amenities of the Downtown area, and is located in an area already developed with adequately - sized infrastructure. In addition, the project would retain and preserve a historic resource. Staff concludes that the proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan, and staff believes that this finding can be made. 3. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The project site is surrounded by a variety of uses: single - family homes, townhomes, apartments, offices, and a restaurant, and is within close proximity to personal services. As conditioned, staff believes that the proposal would be compatible with the surrounding uses. The buildings have been sited to minimize impacts on surrounding neighbors to the extent feasible and have been designed to reduce their perceived mass. New landscaping would be installed throughout the site and perimeter to enhance off -site views. The subject site has relatively flat terrain and grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. Staff believes that the PUD development plans are compatible with the previously developed properties and the natural, topographic features of the site, and therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 4. Whether grading takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed and 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 limited due to the existing flat terrain. City building code requirements would ensure that building foundations, on -site driveways, and parking areas are constructed on properly prepared surfaces. The proposed development would provide adequate drainage to prevent flooding. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the building permit plans and will be administered 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. P16 -1201, PUD -120, & TRACT 8326 Planning Commission 27 of 32