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Resolution No. PC-96-2? Page 2 It also is consistent with proposed General Plan recommendations to zone properties to encourage development in infill areas. The proposal to implement the High Density Residential land use designation through the construction of single-family detached housing, rather than a typical attached multi-family product, helps to achieve General Plan policies of providing a variety of housing types throughout the City. C. The plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The site is an infill property surrounded by a variety of residential uses, although the majority of sites on this north side of Vineyard Avenue are zoned for and developed with multi-family, high density residential development. Similarly to the rest ofthe properties on the north side of the street, the site slopes downward from the street as the terrain slopes towards the Arroyo Del Valle to the north. The applicant has taken into account the grade differences between this site, the street, and the adjoining properties. Selective use of retaining walls and privacy fencing helps to address this topographical constraint. Grading for the proposed project would involve minimal cut and fill grading operations in order to produce the required minimal slopes necessary to achieve proper drainage of stormwater from the residential lots and streets into the subterranean storm water runoff collection system which flows to the Arroyo Del Valle. Grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. D. 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. Although the site is not flat, little grading is necessary and will be limited to building pads and creation of yard areas. Retaining walls will be necessary in some areas to create flat yard areas and account for grade differences between this site and adjoining properties, particularly the property to the north and west. As conditioned, the design of the proposed development would provide adequate drainage to prevent flooding. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the final map and will be administered by the City's Building and Public Works Departments. Urban cleanwater runoff measures will be incorporated into the project through conditions of approval. The property is not located in the Alquist-Priolo Study Zone. According to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Flood Hazard maps, no portion of the site is located in a flood hazard zone. ----------.--...---------.---.--..-.--..---.-----.