PC-2009-18, PUD-68, CONTINUING LIFE COMMUNITIES

Resolution No. PC -2009-18 Page Four On-site erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the improvement plans and inspected by the Building and Safety Division during construction. The grading, as conditioned, 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. Therefore, this finding can be made. 5. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. As stated above, minimal changes to the natural grade elevations are proposed. There are 68 existing trees on-site which are proposed to be removed. Over 1,300 new trees are proposed to be planted as part of the project. Shrubs and ground cover, including native California species, will also be planted. The project, as conditioned, has been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. Therefore, this finding can be made. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. The project, as conditioned, will be consistent with City safety standards. The buildings will be equipped with automatic fire suppression systems (fire sprinklers). The project includes two points of access for emergency vehicles. The project will be required to comply with all building and fire code requirements. The project, as conditioned, will include adequate public safety measure. Therefore, this finding can be made. 7. The plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. The purposes of the PUD District are: (1) to encourage imagination and housing variety in the development of property of varying sizes and topography in order to avoid the monotony and often destructive characteristics of standard residential, commercial, and industrial