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detailed version of the General Plan. The Specific Plan's "PUD-Office" land use designation for the 5980 Sunol Boulevard site is generally subject to the purposes and uses of the City's O (Office) district. The proposed office project is consistent with this land use designation. The subject project is also consistent with the Specific Plan's Development Standards and Guidelines. Therefore, staff feels proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and North Sycamore Specific Plan, and staff believes that this finding can be made. 3. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The subject property is surrounded by industrial, office, public cemetery, and residential uses on large parcels. The office uses for the site would be compatible with the surrounding uses. The proposed two-story building would be generally sited towards Sunol Boulevard with ample setbacks from the adjacent residences to minimize view anti privacy impacts. The office building has been attractively designed and would be compatible with the design of the surrounding structures. New landscaping would be installed in the perimeter planter areas to help screen the development from off-site views. In addition, a proposed six-foot tall masonry wall along a portion of the eastern property line would further help screen views of the development from the parcels to the east. Therefore, impacts on the adjacent developed properties would be limited. The proposed development would require limited grading for the construction of the building; and other site improvements. Grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. Therefore, staff feels that the plan is compatible with the previously developed properties and the natural, topographic features of the site, and staff believes that this finding can be made. 4. 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 site topography is generally flat to slightly sloping and there are no known landslides on the property. Grading for the proposed project would be limited to that required for preparation of the building pad and foundation, parking lot, and drive aisles. Other minor grading will create proper drainage for the parking lot, bioswales, and planting areas. Grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards. Vegetated bioswales would be utilized to filter parking lot contaminants before entering the arroyos and, ultimately, the bay. Erosion control and dust suppression measures will. be documented in the building permit plans and will be administered by the City's Page - 18