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Resolution No. PC-97-85 Page 2 2. The site is physically suitable for this type of development and density. The topography of the site is fairly flat but sloping slightly downward to the north, towards the Arroyo del Valle. The site is lower than the old railroad bed to the east. Grading is as limited as possible to create building pads and streets with proper drainage and proper elevations for the separate gravity-based sanitary sewer and storm drain system. The applicants have taken care to ensure that the proposed building pad elevations are similar to the elevations of adjoining residential properties to reduce potential visual and privacy impacts. Because of the difference in elevation between the subject site and the adjacent railroad bed, some grading is required at the northeastern property line to accommodate an emergency vehicle access between the end ofthe private street and the trail in the Alameda County. However, this limited amount of grading is appropriate. 3. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The site is an infill property, portions of which are currently utilized by commercial uses or have been developed previously with commercial uses no longer in operation. Surrounding uses are residential to the west and north, and commercial to the south and east. The Arroyo del Valle to the north separates this site from other residential uses. The development is set back far enough from the top of the creek bank to ensure that there is no encroachment of the development into any riparian areas of the Arroyo. A tubular steel fence will separate the development from the creek to ensure that there will be no interference with the existing flora and fauna in the creek area. The applicants have designed the subdivision to retain as many as possible of the healthy trees located within the property, especially along the western property line. Tree protection measures were outlined in the tree report prepared for the development and these measures were incorporated into conditions of approval for the development. Erosion control, stormwater run-off, and dust suppression measures are required during all phases of construction. Conditions of approval require documentation of these measures in the final map and/or grading plans/permits and will be administered by the City's Building Department and Public Works Department. 4. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause serious public health problems. All utilities and services will be designed to City standards to ensure the public health and safety. All sanitary sewer mains and laterals will be publicly owned and maintained. Water mains and storm drain lines and outfalls also will be public and publicly maintained.