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constructed on properly prepared surfaces. 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 c1eanwater 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 Therefore, staff feels that the grading is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices and would have a minimal effect on the environment. 5. Whether streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: As conditioned, the streets and buildings have been located and designed to complement the natural terrain by creating only minor changes to the site's relatively flat topography. The proposed homes would obstruct partial views of the southeast hills and Mount Diablo as viewed from the homes along Hansen Drive and Black Avenue, respectively. However, the homes along Black Avenue and Hansen Drive have been oriented with the largest setback (23 ft.) on the street and opposite the existing homes Filtered views between the new homes of these vistas from the existing homes would be maintained. The location of the project roadway separating the proposed residential development from Hansen park results in the units having a generous setback from the park which maximizes the open feel of the park and eliminates the need for unattractive property line fencing. Therefore, staff feels that the streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape 6. Whether 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. As conditioned, all on-site streets meet City standards which would ensure that adequate access is provided to all structures for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles Appropriate traffic signs would be installed on the new project streets, such as the installation of stop signs at the north and south ends of the new through-street at its intersection with Hansen Drive and Black Avenue. Additionally, the construction of this new roadway between the proposed residential development and Hansen Park would provide an improved access for the provision of emergency services to park users, as well as routine police surveillance of the park. Therefore, staff believes that the plan has been designed to incorporate adequate public safety measures. T1