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A. Findings and Determinations. If the planning commission finds that the proposed map complies with the requirements of this title, the Subdivision Map Act, and the zoning laws of the city, and all applicable state laws, it may approve without condition or conditionally approve the map. The planning commission shall deny the approval of a tentative map if it makes any of the following findings:

1. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans;

3. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development;

4. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development;

5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;

6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause public health problems;

7. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the planning commission may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access through or for use, will be provided, and that these will be equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. The provisions of this subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.

B. Reports to Subdividers. The planning commission shall report its action directly to the subdivider or his designated representative.

C. Reports to the Council. Following action by the planning commission, a copy of the tentative map, together with a copy of the planning commission action thereon, shall be transmitted to the council for its information. (Ord. 90-1 (part), 1990)