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programs when approved by the City in February <br />1989. <br />2. The site is physically suitable for this type of <br />development and density. <br />The topography of the 50 acre site ranges from <br />relatively flat man-made areas to steeply sloping <br />areas. The subdivision is sensitive to this <br />topography, with the majority of the lots located <br />in previously graded areas and areas where <br />landslide repairs are necessary. Split pads are <br />utilized to blend the building sites with the <br />natural topography. The steepest portions of the <br />project site will not be disturbed and have been <br />set aside as natural open space. The proposed <br />subdivision utilizes the existing topography and <br />native landscaping to obscure the view of the <br />homesites from the surrounding properties. <br />Landscape and open space buffers along Foothill <br />Road help to provide the appearance of rural <br />density and to maintain the scenic appearance of <br />Foothill Road and the Pleasanton Ridge. <br />3. The design of the subdivision and proposed <br />improvements will not cause substantial <br />environmental damage or substantially and avoidably <br />injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. <br />The primary area of wildlife habitat on the subject <br />site is the North Swale. The proposed filling of a <br />small portion of this swale to facilitate the <br />crossing of Street "B" will be offset by the <br />creation of a detention pond to replace the lost <br />habitat. This detention pond will be revegetated, <br />per standards of the Department of Fish and Game, <br />to provide for a habitat of the same quality that <br />was displaced by the construction of the street <br />crossing. There would not be a net loss of <br />wildlife or their habitat; only a relocation of <br />that habitat would result. <br />4. The design of the subdivision is not likely to <br />cause serious public health problems. <br />All utility services, including water, sewer, and <br />storm drainage are included within the scope of the <br />project and have been designed to City standards to <br />ensure public health and safety. All-weather <br />access roads have been provided to ensure the <br />continued servicing of these utility lines. The <br />City has adequate sewer and storm drainage capacity <br />to accommodate the new development, and the <br />proposed water improvements will be beneficial to <br />