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Ordinance No. <br />Page 8 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />D. Whether grading takes into account environmental characteristics and is <br />designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, <br />or flooding to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible. <br /> <br />The amount of grading has been designed to respond to existing topography while <br />providing a suitable relationship between the proposed development and existing <br />development to the west. Drainage improvements, including off-site stormwater <br />treatment facilities, would be implemented to ensure that post-development runoff does <br />not exceed pre-development conditions and to prevent flooding or erosion. Erosion <br />control and dust suppression measures would be implemented during construct ion per <br />applicable regulations and Project conditions of approval. Mitigation measures identified <br />in the Addendum address geology, soils, and hydrology to ensure impacts are reduced <br />to less than significant levels. Therefore, grading is appropriately designed, and this <br />finding can be made. <br /> <br />E. Whether streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed <br />and located in such a manner to complement the natural terrain and landscape: <br /> <br />The area comprises a relatively flat, open site with minimal existing natural vegetation <br />and without substantial topographic variation or prominent land features. The project is <br />compatible with this context, providing a regular layout of lots and homes, with a variety <br />of architectural features and a mix of single- and two-story designs that fit the landscape <br />and topography. The Project’s internal circulation system forms a looped system that <br />facilitates an easy, unobstructed flow pattern. <br /> <br />Building placement, orientation, and design have been carefully considered to reduce <br />visual prominence and integrate with the surrounding landscape. Landscaping with <br />native and drought-tolerant species further enhances the site’s natural character. <br />Therefore, streets and buildings have been designed to complement the natural terrain, <br />and this finding can be made. <br /> <br />F. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design <br />of the plan: <br /> <br />The Project includes multiple public safety features, including roadway improvements <br />and site access designed to meet City and Livermore Pleasanton Fire District standards <br />for visibility and emergency response, ingress and egress. Internal roadways are <br />designed to accommodate emergency vehicles, including adequate turning radii and <br />access to all structures. <br /> <br />The Project incorporates fire protection measures. All structures would be constructed <br />in accordance with applicable Building and Fire Codes and would include fire <br />suppression systems. Therefore, adequate public safety measures have been <br />incorporated into the Project design, and this finding can be made. <br /> <br />G. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: <br /> <br />Page 33 of 373