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Resolution No_ PC-2005-62 Page Two The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities. 'fhe site is long and relatively narrow, limiting how the homes can be situated. The first step in passive solar heating is insulating buildings. In its initial Green Points scorecard, the applicant stated that it would provide more ceiling insulation tharx required per 'I'i tle 24; however, the applicant could decide in the building permit phase to do other, comparable energy saving measures instead. The PUD addressed energy conservation in a comprehensive manner, incorporating green building conditions of approval which require the applicant to incorporate energy saving measures into the prof ect_ "1'1-ia applicant rrxay chose to incorporate passive or natural cooling or heating opportunities or other energy saving measures. The applicant will build the units such that they era "photovoltaic ready." This includes engineering roof trusses to handle the additional load of photovoltaic panels axxd installing a bi-directional mater- Therefore, this finding can be xnade_ "£he subdivision, together with its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan_ The PUD was found to be consistent with the General Plan, and this subdivision is closely based on that development plan. As proposed, the subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, land uses, and prograxrxs specified in the General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan- Therefore, this finding can be made. 4. The subdivision site is physically suitable for the type and density o£ development. The site is relatively flat and is an inlill lot in the Downtown area- '1'hc Downtown Specific Ylan land use designation for this lot is High Density Resid ential_ "fhe project was rezoned to PUD-IIDR to provide con si stem land use designations for the approved developn~xent plaxi_ Therefore, this fiinding can be nzade_ 5. The design. of the subdivision and improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife in their habitat. The design will not likely cause environmental damage. Two existing coast live oaks and one Modesto ash tree will be preserved on the site. The City reviewed the proj cct at the PLTD processing stage and Rxund no new environmental issues that were not covered in the Do wntowr_ Specific Plan F nviromnental Impact Report- Therefore, this Finding can be xrxade.