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EXHIBIT "A" ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FINDINGS I. Land Use A. Siqnificant Effect. The enlargement of the Planning Area boundary (Expanded Planning Areas) will increase landslide and slope instability risks, impair ridgeline views, and result in loss of wildlife habitat and costly expansion of public services. a.1. Finding. The designation of the Expanded Planning Area as a study zone subject to considerable further study prior to development will substantially lessen the effects of development. a.2. Fact. The City will conduct specific studies in the area of access, utilities, services, environmental constraints and holding capacity to determine the appropriate use of the area. a.3. Finding. Other agencies, specifically the City of Hayward, Alameda County and the East Bay Regional Park District, have jurisdiction over portions of the area and will have opportunities to participate in land use decisions. a.4. Fact. The specific studies will be conducted with the affected agencies. a.5. Finding. Mitigation measures incorporated into the project will substantially lessen the effect on ridgeline views. a.6. Fact. A Specific Plan will be developed for property above 670 feet in elevation. Protection of viewsheds will be an aspect of the Specific Plan. a.7. Finding. Mitigation measures incorporated into the project will substantially lessen the possibility of landslides and slope instability risks. a.8. Fact. Development will be prohibited on terrain with slopes greater than 25% unless suitable mitigation measures are included with the site plan. Geological studies are required for all areas with slopes greater than 20% and within areas of moderate to high potential for landslides. Developers will have to include drainage, erosion, and landslide mitigation measures where deemed necessary.