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Resolution No. PC-2023-14 Page Three 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. No grading is being proposed as part of this proposed development plan, and as such the project would be in keeping the existing environmental characteristics of the of the property. 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 subject parcel will drain to the face-of-curb and excess stormwater runoff would be directed into public street storm drains. 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 proposed development plan does not include the extension of any new public streets. The subject parcel is relatively flat and consists of an existing single-family residence and accessory structures; no significant changes or modifications to the site or natural terrain are proposed. The Planning Commission finds the proposed development plan is sensitive to existing landscaping, maintaining a majority of the mature vegetation on-site. Given the existing single-family residence's large setbacks, extensive landscaping, and articulated building design the scale is appropriate. The architectural style and detailing of the existing single-family residence is compatible with the existing 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. At this time, the proposed development plan does not propose a new site design or accessory structures, only a new sports court. The existing residence received approval from Alameda County at the time of its construction, and was designed to meet the requirements of the California Building Code and applicable County codes at that time. The Planning Commission finds the subject parcel has adequate access to serve police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. All additional development on the subject parcel will be required to meet the requirements of the proposed development plan and all applicable City and State codes. As such, the Planning Commission concludes this finding can be made. 7. Whether the proposed development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD district.