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Grading will be limited to the building pad, driveways, and surface parking. City Building Code requirements would ensure that building foundations, on-site driveways, and parking areas are constructed on properly prepared surfaces. As conditioned, the design of the proposed development would provide adequate drainage to prevent flooding. Vegetated swales would be constructed to filter pollutants in the stormwater before it enters the storm drain system. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will be documented in the building permit plan sets and will be administered by the City's Building and Public Works Departments. The property is not located in the Alquist- Priolo Study Zone. According to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Flood Hazard maps, no portion ofthe site will be affected by a 100-year flood. Therefore, staff feels that the grading is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices, would have a minimal effect on the environment, and that this finding can be made. 5. Whether streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The access to the site would be from an existing public street and the building pad has been designed to generally follow the site's natural contours, which will help minimize the visibility and reduce the amount of grading necessary to construct the building. Additionally, the proposed design has a tucked under garage, which disguises the three- story appearance from street sides. Therefore, staff feels that this finding can be made. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures haven incorporated into the design of the plan. The public improvements associated with this project would be consistent with City design standards. As conditioned, driveway entrance/exit would be located and configured to provide an adequate line-of-sight viewing distance in both directions perpendicular to the vehicle and to facilitate efficient ingress/egress to and from the project site. All on-site driveways and drive aisles meet City standards for emergency vehicle access and turn-around. The building will be constructed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and will require approval by the State. The building would also be equipped with automatic fire suppression systems (sprinklers). Adequate access is provided to all structures for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. Case No. PUD.49 Planning Commission Page - 13 -