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• Because the project would combine uses on the site (gas, carwash, and convenience store), and is located in close proximity to other commercial uses, it would maximize the potential for pass-by trips, which is a means of reducing vehicle miles traveled. • As indicated in the Initial Study/Negative Declaration prepared for the project, all potential environmental impacts associated with the project (including noise and traffic) would be less than significant with implementation of conditions of approval. The convenience market with beer and wine sales, and the carwash would be conditionally permitted, meaning that the City could impose additional conditions on these uses if unexpected problems were to materialize in the future. Therefore, staff believes that the proposed plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and that this finding can be made. 2. Whether the plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan: The proposed project conforms to the `Retail, Highway, and Service Commercial/Business and Professional Offices" Land Use Element designation for the project site. The project site is located at the southeast corner of Santa Rita Road and W. Las Positas Boulevard, and is surrounded by two shopping centers to the south and east. The proposed convenience market and drive-through carwash would be compatible the surrounding uses. The proposed FAR of 9.5% conforms to the 60% maximum FAR limit in the General Plan. The project location is not located in a specific plan area. Therefore, staff believes the proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan, and staff believes that this finding can be made. 3. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The subject property is bordered by a variety of uses: two shopping centers, a fire station, a hospital, and residences. The proposed project would modify the existing automobile service building and would have similar building setbacks as the existing building. The building height and massing would be compatible with the buildings in the vicinity. A sound attenuating fence would be constructed at the carwash exit to mitigate noise impacts. The proposed development would require limited grading for the construction of the building and other site improvements. Grading conducted on the site will be subject to engineering and building standards prior to any development. Therefore, staff believes that the plan is compatible with the previously developed properties and the natural, topographic features of the site, and staff believes that this finding can be made. PUD-102/P14-0014 Planning Commission Page 22 of 26