(b) And to provide objectives for the form and Character of multi-family development in such area in recognition of its importance to the City. 4, Conditions Justifying (a) (d) (e) Slope gradient in the development permit area varies from a low of 15 percent upwards to over 25 percent. This steepness of Slope requires geotechnical examination of building foundations and slope retainment. Lot grading and building excavation require controls to limit erosion and undermining of slopes. Slope stablization by landscaping and man made Structures requires examination to ensure finished grades are stable. The area is located on a slope visible from the Trans Canada Highway, Lougheed Highway and Mary Hill Bypass Highway. The area is located at a major entry into the City of Pert Coquitlam General Regulations (a) Development plans for properties where the Slope of land exceeds 15 percent are to include provision for site retention through landscaping and man made retention. No retainment shall be placed closer than 1.2 metres to a property line. All lot grading and excavation work shall be designed by a professional engineer specializing in geotechnical work. All retainment having a height greater than 1 metre shall be designed and approved by a professional engineer. Landscaping metheds shall conform with standards in the 1985 edition of the "British Columbia Landscape Standards" published by the B.C. Society of Landscape Architects and the B.C. Nursery Trades Association. 2162 SCH "A' 23