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Resolution No. PC-2023-18 Page Three 3. Whether the proposed development plan is compatible with the previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The neighborhood includes a mixture of one-and-two-story residences with a variety of architectural styles sited appropriately with its lot. The proposed development standards would be consistent with those for those allowable within the R-1-40,000 zone, which are appropriate for the existing approximately 1.67-acre lot, and compatible with the land use pattern and existing developed properties in the vicinity. With consideration to existing accessory structures in the vicinity, the proposed sports court development standards are compatible with previously developed properties and established development standards of surrounding Planning Unit Development Districts. The subject parcel is flat with mature existing vegetation. As such, the Planning Commission finds the existing single-family residence is sensitive to the existing trees and vegetation on-site. 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. 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. Page 38 of 201