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Resolution No. PC-97-68 Page 3 The site is relatively flat, although there is a slight slope downwards toward the Arroyo. Grading for the proposed project would involve minimal activity except for the creation of the semi-subterranean parking lot. The development plan was devised to impact the existing site topography and vegetation as little as possible. The road has been located primarily along the site's western property line. The office building has been designed to appear primarily as a one-story structure from street view, which is complementary to the existing low-scale development along Ray Street. 4. The 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. The subject property is relatively flat. Surrounding properties generally are at a similar elevation except for the old railroad bed, which is elevated about six feet above the subject site. Because the entire site will be developed, the entire site will be subject to grading and construction activities. Additional grading would be needed off-site in order to create a connection between the on-site private street and the trail in the ACTC. As conditioned, the design of the proposed development would provide adequate drainage to prevent flooding. The property is not located in the Alquist-Priolo Study Zone. 5. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. As an urban, infill site, there is little natural terrain in the vicinity with the exception of the Arroyo del Yalle, which is being preserved in its entirety and from which the proposed buildings will maintain an adequate building setback. The streets, buildings, and parking areas have been located and designed to make full and efficient use of this narrow, deep site. Development of the site complements the natural terrain by making only minor changes as necessary to the site's existing relatively flat topography. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. Several public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the proposed development plan and off-site improvements. Proper pedestrian sidewalks have been included in the project to ensure safe on-site pedestrian travel, and enhanced paving is used to demarcate pedestrian crossing areas.