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Therefore, staff feels that the plan is compatible with the previously developed properties and the natural, topographic features of the site, and staffbelieves that this finding can be made. 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. The subject property is relatively flat. Grading will be limited to creating proper drainage for the parking lot, swales, and planting areas. The property is not located in an Alquist- Priolo Study Zone. Grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards. Vegetated bioswales and vault-type oil/water separators would be utilized to filter parking lot contaminants before entering the arroyos and, ultimately, the bay. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the building permit plans and will be administered by the City's Building and Public Works Departments. No portion of the site is located in a flood hazard zone. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 5. Whether streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such manner to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The project site is in a developed area of the City and would not involve the extension of any new public streets. Furthermore, no new buildings are proposed with the subject application. The flat site has no constraints to the design of the parking lot. Existing trees have been saved and incorporated into the plan where feasible. New landscaping has been installed to mitigate the loss of existing landscaping. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan: All on-site drive aisles meet City standards for emergency vehicle access and turn- around. Parking lot lighting would be provided. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 7. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: The proposed PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District by providing safe access to the site and adequate on-site parking and circulation. By taking advantage of the flexibility of the PUD district, the applicant has been able to design the project in a manner most appropriate for this use. The PUD process also allows for ample input from the public and for an ultimate decision by the City Council regarding Page - 8