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Resolution No. PC-97-90 Page 3 Circulation Element The project has been designed to provide a safe circulation system which minimizes impacts to the existing streets in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The project circulation system would include two Emergency Vehicle Accesses and street connections to local collector/arterial streets. Off-site circulation improvements would be completed by the project proponents and include improvements to Busch Road and the intersection of Busch Road and Valley Avenue, as well as traffic calming devices throughout the existing residential neighborhood. Pedestrian pathway improvements would be completed in the adjacent Iron Horse Trail corridor, consistent with the City's Community Trails Master Plan, as well as an internal pedestrian pathway linking the trail to the properties to the north of the project site. All interior streets and sidewalks within the project would be designed to meet City design standards and to provide a safe and effective circulation system within the development. Housing Element The proposed residential development would provide a variety of housing styles and lot sizes. The proposal includes several different neighborhoods within the project site area, with varying house sizes. The two existing heritage homes would be retained and the project would be required to apply for and receive allocations under the City's Growth Management Program in order to ensure the preservation of adequate services in the existing, adjacent neighborhoods upon development of the site. Public Safety Element The project proponents have completed a soils report for the new development to determine the presence of any hazardous materials or potential contaminants on the site due to its prior use for agricultural activities. The study concluded that the site was clean, except that additional documentation and remediation is needed for the previous removal of fuel tanks in the area immediately surrounding the residences. Additional geological and soils testing will be completed prior to the approval of the tentative map. Public Facilities Public utilities would be extended to this area as a result of the proposed project. The proposal includes the extension of sewer and water mains and other utilities to serve the proposed development, subject to specific conditions and City design standards. Additionally, a permanent storm drain system would be installed to serve the development and an existing facility in the area currently using a