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Resolution No. PC -2009-11 Page Two 2. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities. Being a rectangular -shaped site with a north -south alignment, some, but not all, of the homes would be oriented on an east -west alignment for southern exposure. The homes in this project will comply with the City's residential Green Building Ordinance, which requires that each home achieve a "Green Home" rating on Alameda County Waste Management Authority's "Single -Family Green Building Rating System." The homes in the development will incorporate a considerable number of "Green Building" measures into the project, providing approximately 100 points and greatly exceeding the 50 -point minimum. Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of every green home. For this development, the homes will exceed the Title 24 State energy conservation requirements by 15 percent and have photovoltaic panels installed on the roofs. Therefore, this finding can be made. 3. The subdivision, together with its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. The PUD was found to be consistent with the General Plan, and this subdivision is closely based on that development plan. As proposed, the subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan. Therefore, this finding can be made. 4. The subdivision site is physically suitable for this type and density of development. The subject property generally has flat terrain. Grading of the lots has been limited to the creation of the pads for the future homes and to achieve the proper functioning of utilities. The steeply sloped old quarry pit located to the north of the site has been analyzed and does not pose a threat to the project in the event of bank failures. However, to further ensure safety, a PUD condition required that the northernmost homes are built with pier and grade beam foundations. The site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. No drainage courses exist on the site. 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, this finding can be made. 5. The design of the subdivision and improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and/or wildlife or their habitat. With the PUD review, the City found no potential for significant environmental effects and adopted a Negative Declaration. These are no wetlands, streams, or other sensitive areas on the site. Conditions are in place to protect nesting raptors and