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Resolution No. PC-2020-07 Page Seven 5. The design of the subdivision and improvements covered by the proposed vesting tentative subdivision map will not cause substantial environmental damage and avoidably injure fish and/or wildlife or their habitat. The Project includes project-site specific reports in the areas of geotechnical and biological assessment, which state the site is suitable for the proposed development without substantial environmental damage. In addition, hydrology studies conducted for the Project indicate the proposed development would result in a slight increase in surface water flow into Sycamore Creek, but the increase is not considered to be significant and would not result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. The environmental initial study prepared for the proposed development also indicates the proposed development would not have significant impacts on the environment. Thus, the Planning Commission finds the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or injure fish and/or wildlife or their habitat. 6. The design of the proposed subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. As proposed and conditioned, the proposed subdivision and improvements will be designed and constructed to meet the applicable City standards pertaining to public health and safety, including public utilities and services, road design and traffic safety, emergency vehicle access, fire hazards, geologic hazards, and flood hazards. In addition, all new structures will be required to comply with the applicable Building and Fire Codes, City codes, and State of California energy requirements. New lots will be required to have independent utility connections subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Thus, the Planning Commission finds the proposed subdivision will not cause serious public health problems. 7. The design of the subdivision or its related improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. The Project includes the realignment of the public trail as shown in the NSSP to reduce environmental impacts to the creek and reduce potential conflicts between trail users and private property owners in the Project. The realigned trail conforms to the trail location shown in the City's Trails Master Plan. The proposed subdivision includes the realigned public trail and an easement dedicated for the public's use of the trail. The vesting tentative map also establishes other easements shown in the PUD development plan. Thus, the Planning Commission finds the design of the subdivision will not have conflict with easements acquired for public use. ld be graded in such a manner that the proposed building pads for new residences do not contrast unfavorably with the natural terrain. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find the proposal is sensitive to existing landscaping, maintaining existing mature trees on-site. The design guidelines