The purposes of the site plan review process are to enable the Site Plan Review Committee to make a finding that the proposed development is in conformity with the intent and provisions of this ordinance and to guide the Department of Community Development and the Building Official in the issuance of building permits. More specifically, Site Plan Review is provided to ensure that structures, parking areas, walks, refuse containers, landscaping and street improvements are properly related to their sites and to surrounding sites and structures; to prevent excessive grading of the land and creation of drainage hazards; to prevent the indiscriminate clearing of property and the destruction of trees and shrubs of ornamental value; site development; and to encourage originality in site design and development in a manner which will enhance the physical appearance and attractiveness of the community. The Site Plan Review process is intended to provide for expeditious review of Environmental Impact Assessments required by official policy of the City and the State of California.