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Ordinance No. 2306 Page 4 of 5 The Project's internal circulation system follows the natural contours of the site to minimize grading and visual impacts. Residential lots are clustered in areas with more moderate slopes, preserving the majority of the site as open space. Building placement, orientation, and design have been carefully considered to reduce visual prominence and integrate with the surrounding landscape. Landscaping with native and drought -tolerant species further enhances the site's natural character. The inclusion of a public staging area and trail connections complements the surrounding open space and recreational uses. Therefore, streets and buildings have been designed to complement the natural terrain, and this finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan: The Project includes multiple public safety features, including roadway improvements, a signalized intersection, and site access designed to meet City standards for visibility and emergency response. Internal roadways are designed to accommodate emergency vehicles, including adequate turning radii and access to all structures. The Project incorporates fire protection measures such as defensible space, fuel management zones, and compliance with Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) requirements. All structures would be constructed in accordance with applicable Building and Fire Codes and would include fire suppression systems. Therefore, adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the Project design, and this finding can be made. 7. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: The proposed PUD Development Plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District by allowing flexibility in site design to achieve a development that is responsive to the site's environmental constraints while meeting City goals and policies. The Project clusters development to preserve open space, incorporates public benefits such as parkland dedication and trail improvements, and provides housing consistent with the Housing Element. Through the PUD process, the Project has been designed to balance development with environmental preservation, infrastructure improvements, and community benefits. This approach reflects the intent of the PUD ordinance to encourage innovative and sensitive site planning. Therefore, the Project conforms to the purposes of the PUD District, and this finding can be made. SECTION 2. The City Council has considered the findings made and hereby: Adopts the findings set forth in Sections 1 of this Ordinance, subject to the attached Draft Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A; and i. 2 Approves: (1) Annexations (P18-0078), (2) General Plan Amendments (P18- 0078), (3) Rezoning (P18-0081) four parcels from Pre-zoned-PUD-OS-A&G/OS- PH&S/LDR/HOZ (Planned Unit Development -Open Space -Agriculture & Grazing/Open Space -Public Health and Safety/Low Density Residential/Housing Opportunity Zone) Districts to PUD-OS-A&G/OS-PH&S/LDR (Planned Unit Development -Open Space -Agriculture & Grazing/Open Space -Public Health and Safety/Low Density Residential) Districts, (4) a Planned Unit Development (PUD - Page 4 of 5