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Resolution No. PC-91-10 Page 2 2. The site is physically suitable for this type of development and density. The topography of the 118 acre site ranges from undulating foothill terrain (East Ridge) adjacent to Foothill Road to steeply sloping areas (east facing lower slope of the Pleasanton Ridge) on the western portion of the site. A flat valley (Garms Valley) separates these two geomorphic areas, but is constrained by the presence of the Calaveras fault shear zone. The subdivision is sensitive to this topography, with the majority of the development located on the backside slope of the East Ridge. The proposed streets servicing the development have been located so as to follow the general topography of the land whenever possible, and to minimize the necessity of large cuts through the foreridges by utilizing natural saddle formations for these crossings. The steepest portion of the site has been designated as common open space with an area on the southern end for a pUblic staging area and pedestrian trail which will provide access to a ridgelands trail as will be established on this and other ridge properties by the City council at some future time. Therefore, staff believes this finding can be made. 3 . The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. All potential impacts of the project's proposed improvements on the environment and the fish and wildlife and their habitat were identified in the project Environmental Impact Report. All of these impacts have been mitigated to insignificant, with a mitigation measure monitoring program in place to ensure compliance. An Alameda County whipsnake study has been completed by the applicant which determined that there was no evidence of the whipsnake on this property. - -