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Resolution No. PC-2021-07 Page Three 3. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The Project site is surrounded by a variety of uses: multi-story office buildings, a regional mall, and residential development. The proposed office and R&D uses would be compatible with the surrounding uses. The building and parking garage heights would be compatible with the multi-story office buildings and parking garages in the vicinity. The structures have been attractively designed and would be compatible with the design of the surrounding structures. New landscaping would be installed to soften the buildings and help screen the parking areas from off-site views. The subject site is relatively level. Except for potential minor excavation to lower the height of the proposed parking structure and other minor grading to install landscaping and to create proper drainage for the improvements and bioswales, the existing grades on the subject site would generally be maintained. Grading conducted on the subject site would be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council make this finding. 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. As described above, the subject site is relatively level with minimum changes in grades proposed. Erosion control and dust suppression measures would be documented in the building and improvement plans and will be administered by the City's Building and Engineering Divisions. City building code requirements would ensure that building foundations, on-site driveways, and parking areas are constructed on properly prepared surfaces. The proposed development would provide adequate drainage to prevent flooding. Parking lot and roof drainage would drain into landscaped bioretention areas that would filter contaminants before entering the arroyos and, ultimately, the bay. The subject site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. The flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate the subject site is not located in a flood hazard zone. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council make this finding. 5. Whether streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The subject site is in a developed area of the City and would not involve the extension of any new public streets. Development would be located on level areas of the subject site. The proposed structures would be compatible in size and scale with surrounding structures, and subsequent phases of the project would be subject to Planning Commission Design Review to ensure massing, scale and design of buildings is harmonious with the surrounding area. New landscaping including large box-sized trees would be installed to mitigate the loss of the existing landscaping and trees. Therefore, it is recommended the City Council make this finding. uses to support Pleasanton's increasing business activity. It is recommended the City Council find the proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan, and this finding can be made. November 18, 2020 Approvals or that could prevent or 4412928_2 -10- the Project, which list shall include the following items: 4412928_2 -8-