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3.a.2. Findina: The "Reduced Lot Yield" and <br />"Mitigated Site Plan" alternatives are <br />unnecessary because the mitigations included in <br />the revised plan substantially lessen this <br />effect. <br />Fact: See 3.a.1. above. <br />3.8. Significant Effect: Short-term visual impact due to <br />grading. <br />3.b.1. Findina: The revised plan and conditions of <br />approval substantially lessen this impact.. <br />Fact: Most visible grading (upper south knoll, <br />portions of central bench and north <br />knoll) has been eliminated. <br />Fact: Grading of all but 8 lots will occur <br />with street improvements, allowing <br />revegetation to be installed by <br />developer and minimizing the time <br />grading's visual effects would occur. <br />3.b.2. Findina: The "No Project" alternative is <br />infeasible. <br />Fact: See 1.a.2. <br />3.C. Significant Effect: Considerable tree cover would be <br />removed or potentially damaged. <br />3.c.1. Findina: The revised plan and conditions of <br />approval substantially lessen this effect. <br />Fact: Tree removal has been significantly <br />reduced (see 3.a.1.). <br />Fact: Woodland habitat areas are largely <br />avoided in the revised plan. <br />Fact: Project conditions and revised <br />development plan include extensive <br />measures for avoiding damage to trees <br />not planned to be removed. <br />Fact: A detailed preliminary grading plan <br />addressing tree protection and <br />geotechnical requirements is required <br />with tentative map submittal. <br />-3- <br />