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Resolution No. PC-98-2t Page 2 2. The plan is consistent with the City's General Plan. While the project is within the acceptable range for PUD-MDR (Medium Density Residential) projects of2-8 units/acre, limitations in water, sewer, access, and storm drain infrastructure improvements create the need to develop the area at the lower end of the General Plan range. In addition, developing the property at the lower end of the density range will preserve the rural character of the area. The project at 3 d.u.'s/acre is at the lower end of the General Plan range, thus the 9-lot proposal is consistent with the City's policy direction expressed at the time the Medium Density Residential General Plan designation was adopted. In addition, the project has been required to contribute to the necessary infrastructure improvements to meet General Plan standards. 3. The plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. Throughout the design of this infill project, much consideration has been given to minimizing any potential impacts on the adjacent residential developments. The project has been designed so that future homes would promote the rural ambiance ofthe area and respect the privacy ofthe surrounding development. Staff has included a condition requiring that a disclosure statement be given to future homeowners informing them of the activities at the Fairgrounds and the possible extension of Rose Avenue. 4. The grading takes into account environmental characteristics 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 limited. The proposed design guidelines specify that subsequent development shall minimize grading to the greatest extent possible. Final grading requirements which may be necessary to accommodate future homes will be subject to design review approval to ensure compliance with this condition. All of the project improvement plans will be reviewed and approved by the City for their compliance to standard soil erosion control practices.