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Rcsol ution No_ PC-2006-07 Page TwCJ the subject site is 41 units- With a 25 percent density bonus, the mid-point holding capacity is then increased to 51 units- At the proposed density of 1 G.30 dwelling units ~DU~ per acre, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of High Density Residential Greater than eight dwelling unit per acrd. Based on the location of this project, Policy 2 of the Land Use Elenieni, which is "to develop new housing in intill and peripheral areas which are adjacent to existing residential dcvelopn~ent," will be in~plerraented_ The project would further Progrzarra 2. 1 of the Land Use Element, which is to "zone vacant infiill sites at densities to encourage developaZ'tent while respecting the character of surrounding uses-" Additionally, Policy 6 deals with targeting 15 percent of the housing stock at full development to be affordable to the needs oP lower-income households. Therefore, the use and development intensity of the site would be consistent with the policies and programs of the General Plan Land Use and Housing Elements, and this finding can be made. The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site_ The subject site is surrounded by similar high-density developments on the east and west sides- The development would be supported by the existing utilities on Vineyard Avenue. The proposed development would be compatible with the character in the area- The proposed development would also require liaraited grading For the construction of the buildings and would properly transition with the topography of the adjacent sites- Therefore, the plan is compatible with the previously developed properties and the natural topographic features of the site, and this finding can. be made- 4. Grading takes into account environmental characteri sties and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or filooding to have as minimal att effect upon the environment as possible- Grading will he liaraited to the building pad, driveways, grad surface parking. City Raxildirag Code requirea~aertis would ensure ttaat building i-ouudations, on-site driveways, and parking areas are constructed on properly prepared surfaces. As conditioned, the design of the proposed development would provide adequate drainage to prevent flooding. Vegetated swales would be constructed to filter pollutants in the storniwater before it enters the stoma drain systetxa_ r:ro lion control and dust suppression measures will be documented. in the building permit plan sets and will be administered by the C'ity's P wild ing and Safety Division and Vublic Works Departn~acnt. The property is not located in the Alquist-Priolo Study 7one_ According to the United States Departm cnt of lio using and Urban Development Flood Hazard maps, no portion of the site will be affected by a 100-year flood- "1licre Fore, the grading is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices and would have a minimal effect on the environment; and this finding can be made.