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Ordinance No. 2308 Page 7 of 12 As proposed, the Project will include 189 single-family homes developed in Farmhouse, Craftsman, Modern Ranch, and Prairie architectural styles in a variety of exterior color schemes. It will likewise include the development of a 0.7-acre public park landscaped with drought-resistant grasses and shrubs and ornamental fencing, the extension of a public trail, and the improvement of Busch Road, including street trees and landscaping along the Project frontage, thus safeguarding and enhancing the appearance of the city. SECTION 3: Findings for Approval of PUD Development Plan (PUD-154). With respect to Case No. PUD-154, the City Council makes the following findings and determinations with respect to each of the considerations for a PUD Development Plan as required by Section 18.68.110 of the PMC: A. Whether the plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare: The Project, as conditioned, meets applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare. The Project includes installation of all required infrastructure and utilities to serve the development, as well as roadway and traffic improvements along Busch Road, including sidewalks and travel lane striping to enhance safety and access. The Project, by conditions of approval, is required to participate in wastewater treatment facility analysis and funding. The design incorporates emergency vehicle access, fire protection measures, and compliance with applicable Building and Fire Codes. The design of the project includes grading design that minimizes grade differences between the project and adjacent homes to the west, and improves conditions relative to the light, privacy and enjoyment of those homes. Stormwater runoff would be managed through an off-site drainage facility and water quality treatment measures consistent with City and regional requirements. Construction impacts would be minimized through standard conditions of approval, including construction-hour limitations and dust-control measures. While the Project would result in significant and unavoidable vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impacts and vehicle queueing, as documented in the Findings for Approval of the CEQA Addendum these impacts are typical of residential development in similar locations and are outweighed by the Project's public benefits, including housing production, open space preservation, and public access improvements. Therefore, the Project is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and this finding can be made. B. Whether the plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan: The Project is consistent with the General Plan, as amended, including the land use designation of Medium Density Residential. The proposed medium density is comparable to the existing residential neighborhoods to the west. The proposed