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development is consistent with both the General Plan and Happy~ Valley <br /> Specific Plan. <br /> <br /> Therefore, staffbelieves that this finding can be met. <br /> <br /> C. Whether the plan is compatible with l~reviouslv developed properties in the <br /> vicinity and the natural, topom'avhic features of the site: <br /> <br /> The proposed project has incorporated numerous provisions to integrate the <br /> design of the golf course, streets, and future home sites into the existing <br /> rural character of the area. The new streets have been situated in a manner <br /> which is consistent with the Happy Valley Specific Plan, and the proposed <br /> streetscape landscaping will create a nu'al streetscape design. The project <br /> has also included a realigned drainage channel through the golf course <br /> which is proposed to be revegated in a natural appearing fashion. The <br /> project will comply with the EIR mitigation measures to save as many <br /> heritage size trees as possible throughout the development and to mitigate <br /> any such removal through tree replacement and/or possible tree relocation. <br /> <br /> Therefore, staffbelieves that this finding can be met. <br /> <br /> D. whether ~radin~ takes into account environmental characteristics and is <br /> designed in keeping with the best en~ineeHne l~ractices to avoid erosion. <br /> slides, or flooding to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as <br /> possible. <br /> <br /> The proposed grading has been designed consistent with the Happy Valley <br /> Specific Plan requirements and geotechnical repons and recommendations <br /> that have been prepared for the development. The proposed grading plan <br /> generally follows the natural contours. Staffbelieves that the grading that <br /> has been proposed has done a good job of balancing the requirements of the <br /> Happy Valley Specific Plan to have sensitive grading and the grading that is <br /> needed to create the proposed development. <br /> <br /> Therefore, staffbelieves that this finding can be made. <br /> <br /> E. ~Whether streets and buildings have been designed and located to <br /> complement the natural terrain and landscape: <br /> <br /> The proposed development of the site has been designed to be consistent <br /> with the requirements of the Happy Valley Specific Plan. A primary factor <br /> <br />PUD-98-016 Planning Commission Staff Report Page 19 <br /> <br /> <br />