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Resolution No. PC-2021-09 Page Three to the existing trees and vegetation on-site. The proposed site improvements relate well to the proposed residence as well as the existing residence on-site that is being retained on Parcel B. Outdoor space will be accommodated with each lot and they both will relate well to the site's natural and built features. The Planning Commission concludes this finding can be made. 4. Whether grading in conjunction with the proposed development plan takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooring, and to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible. The Planning Commission finds that grading is kept to a minimum and is only proposed for the new building pad and site improvements. The property is flat and would require no significant grading to accommodate the structures covered by this development plan. In addition, the flood hazard maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) indicate the subject property is not located in a flood hazard zone. The lots would drain to the face-of-curb and excess stormwater runoff would be directed into public street storm drains. Finally, dust suppression measures will be required as a Condition of Approval. As such, the Planning Commission concludes this finding can be made. 5. Whether streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such a manner to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The subject lot is relatively flat and thus the proposed residence does not require extensive grading and does not contrast the natural terrain. The Planning Commission finds the proposal is sensitive to existing landscaping, maintaining most of the mature vegetation on-site. While a new second-story residence is proposed, given the proposed home's large setbacks, extensive landscaping, and articulated building design, the additional height is largely mitigated, and the scale is appropriate. The architectural style and detailing of the proposed residence are compatible with the existing residence and neighborhood. As such, the Planning Commission concludes this finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design or the proposed development plan. New homes are conditioned to be designed to meet the requirements of the California Building Code and applicable City codes. The Planning Commission finds the subject site has adequate access to serve police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. The new home will be equipped with automatic residential fire sprinklers. As such, the Planning Commission concludes this finding can be made. ubject lot is flat with mature existing vegetation. As such, the Planning Commission finds the residence is sensitive ld further several General Plan Goals, Programs, and Policies,