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PUD FINDINGS Case PUD 95-03 I. Whether the plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare: The proposed project, as conditioned, would be consistent with all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare. The applicant will contribute to master planned infrastructure improvements which are needed in order to ensure adequate circulation, water, sewer, and other infrastructure requirements in accordance with General Plan standards. The development would place a public road along the Arroyo Del Valle which will afford creek views for the enjoyment of the general public. Improvements to the banks of the Arroyo Del Valle will be conducted in order to repair past erosion problems. 2. Whether the plan is consistent with the City's General Plan: While the project is within the acceptable range for PUD-MDR (Medium Density Residential) projects of2-8 units/acre, limitations in water, sewer, access, and storm drain infrastructure improvements create the need to develop the area at the lower end of the General Plan range. In addition, developing the property at the lower end of the density range will preserve the rural character of the area. The project at 3 d.u.'s/acre is at the lower end of the General Plan range, thus the proposal is consistent with the City's policy direction expressed at the time the Medium Density Residential General Plan designation was adopted. In addition, the project has been required to contribute to the necessary infrastructure improvements to meet General Plan standards. 3. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: Throughout the design of this infill project, much consideration has been given to minimizing any potential impacts on the adjacent residences. The project has been designed so that future homes would promote the rural ambiance of the area and respect the privacy of the surrounding development. furthermore, Mr. Jones's access will be retained through the existing easement and a new public street, and the development will permit proper drainage of this driveway. 4. Whether 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. Subsequent grading of the site would be limited. The proposed design guidelines specify that subsequent development shall minimize grading to the greatest extent possible. final grading requirements which may be necessary to accommodate future homes will be subject to design review approval to ensure compliance with this condition. All of the project improvement plans will be reviewed and approved by the City for their compliance to standard soil erosion control practices. The project has been designed to