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Resolution No. PC-2020-03 Page Four proposed restaurant, versus using alternative modes like walking or bicycling. Moreover, drive-through restaurants have a higher trip generation rate compared to restaurants without drive-throughs. Thus, fuel consumption from those trips and/or from idling vehicles waiting in the drive-through queue would also increase. A traditional (non-drive-through) restaurant would also be more consistent with General Plan and CAP goals to encourage pedestrian-oriented development. For example, it could improve pedestrian-friendliness, by allowing additional space to be dedicated to pedestrian circulation and seating areas, and for more generous landscaping throughout "Pad B," along Rosewood Drive and along the adjacent driveway located immediately to the south side of"Pad B." Although alternative site plans without a drive-through have not been developed by the applicant, eliminating the need for a drive-through aisle may also open up other possible site plan configurations, such as a design that would orient the building closer to Rosewood Drive and the corner, versus being placed toward the center of"Pad B," presenting a more positive and pedestrian-friendly streetscape look and feel. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds the drive-through component of the proposed restaurant is inconsistent with portions of the City's General Plan and CAP and cannot make this finding. 3. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: "Pad B" is bordered by commercial uses. The proposed restaurant and related site improvements would require limited grading. Grading conducted on the site would continue to be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. Therefore, the proposed modification would allow for this finding to be made. 4. Whether 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 "Pad B" topography is flat and grading for the proposed restaurant and related site improvements would be minimal and limited just to "Pad B." Erosion control and dust suppression measures would be documented in any building permit plans and would be administered by the City's Building and Safety Division and Engineering Department. "Pad B" is not located within an Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. The flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate that "Pad B" is not located within a 100- year flood zone. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed restaurant properly takes into account environmental characteristics of"Pad B." dential, and service activities close together, and plan development so it is easily accessible by transit, bicycle, and on foot. f the relative loudness of sounds in air as perceived by the human ear. 3 The day-night average sound level is the average noise level over a 24-hour period. PUD-89-06-08M, 4210 Rosewood Drive Planning Commission 13 of 15 sign revisions and/or conditions of approval. Some potential examples include: • The ordering speaker shall not be audible above the ambient noise levels beyond the property boundaries; and PUD-89-06-08M, 4210 Rosewood Drive Planning Commission 12 of 15 2 of 15