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Ordinance No. 2308 Page 8 of 12 development would contribute toward meeting the City's regional housing needs allocation (RHNA). The Project also supports General Plan policies related to land use, sustainability and community character. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan, and this finding can be made. C. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The Project site is located in the East Pleasanton area. The proposed development is designed to be compatible with this setting by medium-density homes. The site layout considers the existing neighborhood in that the pad elevation, building height, in the form of single-story homes, and rear yard setback of the homes along the westerly property line are comparable to those of the existing residences. Architectural design and landscaping further ensure compatibility with the surrounding environment. Therefore, the Project is compatible with surrounding development and site characteristics, and this finding can be made. D. Whether grading takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooding to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible. The amount of grading has been designed to respond to existing topography while providing a suitable relationship between the proposed development and existing development to the west. Drainage improvements, including off-site stormwater treatment facilities, would be implemented to ensure that post-development runoff does not exceed pre-development conditions and to prevent flooding or erosion. Erosion control and dust suppression measures would be implemented during construction per applicable regulations and Project conditions of approval. Mitigation measures identified in the Addendum address geology, soils, and hydrology to ensure impacts are reduced to less than significant levels. Therefore, grading is appropriately designed, and this finding can be made. E. Whether streets, buildings, and other manmade structures have been designed and located in such a manner to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The area comprises a relatively flat, open site with minimal existing natural vegetation and without substantial topographic variation or prominent land features. The project is compatible with this context, providing a regular layout of lots and homes, with a variety of architectural features and a mix of single- and two-story designs that fit the landscape and topography. The Project's internal circulation system forms a looped system that facilitates an easy, unobstructed flow pattern.