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11/16/2020 b. The site is physically suited for the proposed type or density of development. The project site is flat and located in an urban environment for which all public utilities and services are already established and the density is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning District. c. The design or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitat, or cause serious public health problems. The project site is currently developed with auto oriented uses (service repair, car wash, car sales) with expansive surface parking areas to support these uses. While an existing concrete channelized creek borders the northern side of Parcel A, the proposal improves existing conditions by replacing hardscape with softscape and additional trees along a new creek trail. The biological resources analysis found that the existing conditions were not well suited to provide habitat for substantial numbers of species. The proposed development will improve the site with new pervious area and new native landscaping. d. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision will not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, unless acceptable alternate public easements will be provided. The proposed subdivision and associated improvements will not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. Additionally, the project site does not have any public utilities or associated improvements that would be in conflict with the proposed project. e. The reasons submitted for the granting of any exceptions applied for comply with requirements for findings described in Section 30.69, and the tentative map is deemed not workable without the granting of such exceptions. No exceptions to the Subdivision Ordinance are requested. f. Such other findings of conflict with written public policy or with the public interest as the City Council may determine. The proposed project does not conflict with any written public policy or with the public interest. g. In addition, the following finding is required by Government Code Section 66473.5: The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. The proposed Tentative Map and land use is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the City's General Plan as described in this staff report. While the state law also references specific plans, there is no specific plan that applies to the project site. Section 6. Use Permit Findings. The City Council makes the following findings in support of approval of a Use Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 42.4) ATTY/RESO.0125/PC RESO SOUTH MAIN MIXED USE PROJECT—ENTITLEMENT RESO. NO. 15908 REV: 11-03-2020 PR MUFF NO. 601 Page 7 of 38