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features. (These design features include interconnected private street design patterns to promote grater pedestrian and bicycle mobility, access to the Mountain Hnuse Creek Community Park, and landscaped drive aisles along interior priv-ate streets; the location of open space areas within the project; reduced width of internal private streets; the use of deciduous tree species to provide shade in the summer and solar access in the winter; and the orientation of buildings,whenever possible,to reduce building surface areas facing east and west.) With respect to the Public Financing Plan, the consistency review has determined the proposed subdivision is consistent with said plan because: 1)development of the subdivision will finance the pro-rata cost of infrastructure needed to serve it,through a combination of impact fees, monthly utility charges, special taxes and MHCSC special taxes; and 2)development of the subdivision will pay the cost of mitigating impacts on existing facilities, infrastructure and the environment. 2. The design or im Drovement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan, the Master Plan, any applicable Specific Plan and any applicable Special Purpose Plan. • This finding can be made since the analysis conducted by CDD has found that the design or improvements of the proposed subdivision, as shown on the Tentative M ap, meets the requirements of the General Plan, Master Plan, and Specific Plan I. The design of the proposed subdivision provides additional housing opportunities for future residents. It meets the residential density requirements of adopted plans. It incorporates a coordinated system of auto, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities that provide efficient access within the project and to commercial and public destinations(e.g., K-8 school, Neighborhood Park, Mountain House Creek Community Park). It creates a distinctive and livable residential c nvironment within the project. Concerning design themes,the project will itilize four architectural vernaculars: Traditional, Mission,Craftsman, and Half Timber,which is consistent with adopted plans and the Multi-Family Design Manual. In addition, all landscape, hardscape and street elements within the proposed subdivision will be designed and constructed in accordance with the adopted community approvals regarding specific themes and material variation. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. • This finding can be made since the analysis conducted by CDD has found that the site is physically suitable to accommodate the residential uses proposed. This analysis is based on the improvements proposed; the assessment of the hydrology and water quality of the site; and the lack of potential, significant impacts to biological resources within the project site. 4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. • This finding can be made since the analysis conducted by CDD has found that the area proposed for development is adequate in size to accommodate the density of development proposed, consistent with the Master Plan and Specific Plan I. 5. Neither the desig'i of the subdivision nor any proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or 17