The applicant's response under this criterion does not provide much information, but clearly the <br />applicant chose to locate the development at least 100 feet from the river, and to retain that open <br />space area along the bike path and river. Staff believes the applicant's site plan and other available <br />information showing the ample distance and existing riparian vegetation between the development <br />and the river is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with this criterion <br /> <br />