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Bradford Whitaker Zoning Administrator Page 6 26. Appellant's geologic investigations, pertaining solely to the Property, concludes that the Property is suitable for the Project, provided that special precautions be taken during construction and that special design features be provided to address known geologic weaknesses on site (Geotechnical Investigation, Michelucci & Associates, Inc., dated September 28, 1994). 27. The Laurel Way area is located within the seismically active San Francisco Bay Area, and is approximately 2.5 miles from the active San Andreas fault (id.). 28. Evidence of cracking in the Laurel Way improvements and roadway has been observed, which may indicate downslope earth movement. Pooled water and other evidence of seepage of groundwater has also been observed in the roadway. Natural surface drainage has been altered by construction of pdor residences along Laurel Way and also by the extension of the roadway. 29. The steep, uneven terrain affecting the lots on Laurel Way, including the Property, and the above-described geologic and seismic conditions require, for development, special attention to prevent landslides and similar adverse geologic phenomena. 30. The effect of prior developments along Laurel Way, including construction of the houses at 3733 and 3737 Laurel Way, and the partial improvement and extension of the unimproved portion of Laurel Way upon surface drainage and upon soils stability has not fully been analyzed. 31. Any future development along Laurel Way necessarily will affect surface drainage and subsurface soils conditions and stability, not only with respect to the pamel of land upon which such development might occur, but with respect to lots within the entire area. 32. Public facilities which would serve any future development along Laurel Way must be designed as to size, configuration and specification of materials so as properly to address the effect of the steep, uneven terrain and aforesaid geologic and seismic conditions. 33. Each development (including prior developments)has, and will have, a cumulative effect on the environment and the extent and nature of public facilities to serve such developments. Street improvements must provide adequate access for emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and other facilities necessary for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of public facilities. Surface drainage facilities, sewerage, and water system