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I. SITE PLANNING <br />Fig. 8: The topographical representation below <br />shows radical water flow, foliage placement in <br />swales, and lots that conform with the landform <br />configuration. The shaded area is a concrete <br />terrace drain required by building codes. The <br />sketch contrasts site planning for conventionally <br />graded and landform graded slopes. <br />Building <br />Building <br />Building <br />Slope <br />STREET <br />Conventional Site Planning <br />Landform Site Planning <br />17. Site coverage on slopes should be minimized to <br />reduce visual impact. Site coverage limitations are <br />not as significant on flat sites where lower buildings <br />may be preferable to maximize architectural harmony <br />with nearby structures and the streetscape. <br />18. Landform grading should be used when feasible <br />to reflect the natural topography and retain mature <br />trees. <br />19. Creative design should be applied to tum natural <br />site "problems" into project amenities. (Fig. 9) <br />Fig. 9: Creative site planning can turn a <br />drainage problem into an open space amenity. <br />6 <br />211 <br />