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Resolution No. PC-2003-29 Page 2 2. The plan is consistent with the City's General Plan. The project site is outside the 100-year flood zone azeas, does not create traffic impacts beyond acceptable standards, and results in a density for the entire Oak Tree Farm development consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element's Low Density and Rural Density designations. The plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The applicant has proposed to subdivide one lot with three existing single- family residence into three legal lots with one single-family residence on each lot. As there would be no net increase in the number of dwelling units, and the new homes would be similar in design to the other residences in the neighborhood, the project would be compatible with the previously developed portion of Oak Tree Farm. The design review process would allow the future proposals for the individual house siting and azchitecture to be reviewed for compatibility to the natural topographic features as specified in the project design guidelines. 4. The grading takes into account envirorunental 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. No grading is proposed as part of the subdivision approval and utility improvements. However, the design review process for the future homes would require the submittal of grading plans which would need to be designed to be consistent with the recommendations identified in the geotechnical reports prepared for the development. Implementation of these measures would help to prevent erosion or slides. 5. The streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The proposed three lots would have an access directly onto Sassafras Court, an existing street. The design review application process for the new residences on these three lots would allow the architectural designs to be reviewed to ensure they complement the natural terrain and hillside setting. Provisions in the design guidelines require colors and material to be compatible with the hillside setting.