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Resolution No. PC-98-38 Page 2 2. The plan is consistent with the City's General Plan. The proposed PUD project, as conditioned, conforms to the General Plan standards for density and site development. At a density of just over 8 dwelling units per acre, the project is within the acceptable range for the PUD-HDR (High Density Residential) designation of 8+ dwelling units per acre. Other applicable General Plan policies with which the project would be consistent include: preserving the character of the existing neighborhood through the design ofthe homes and the orientation of the homes on the lots; zoning and development of an infill site at a density consistent with surrounding properties; providing housing within walking distance of Downtown; allowing higher densities along transportation corridors; maintaining residential acreage currently designated as High Density Residential in the General Plan; constructing residential in-fill in areas where public facilities are adequate; development outside 100 year flood zone areas; and development on stable soils. 3. The plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The site is an infill property surrounded by a variety of residential uses. The site is relatively flat. As proposed, only minimal grading is needed to accommodate the three new units, and the new units are substantially at the same elevation as existing homes on the adjacent lots. Grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. 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. The subject property is relatively flat. Grading will be limited to building pads and areas surrounding the homes to ensure proper lot drainage. City building code requirements would ensure that building foundations and roadways are constructed on properly prepared surfaces. Drainage on the site has been planned to travel toward the street, where storm water run-off will be collected in the existing curb and drain system. Urban clean water runoff measures will be incorporated into the project through conditions of approval.