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PUBLIC NOTICE Notices regarding the proposed applications were mailed to the surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000 -foot radius of the project site. A map showing the noticing area is attached to this report. The public notice was also published in The Valley Times. At the time this report was prepared, no one has contacted staff. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT A draft Initial Study /Negative Declaration (Exhibit E) has been prepared for the proposed project. Based on the Initial Study, staff believes that the project would not have any significant environmental impacts. Staff, therefore, believes that the Initial Study /Negative Declaration can be issued in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). If the Planning Commission concurs with this environmental assessment, it must make the finding that the Initial Study /Negative Declaration adequately evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the project prior to taking action on the project. CONCLUSION As proposed by the applicant and conditioned by staff, staff believes that the restaurant use will be compatible with the surrounding businesses. Conditions of approval have been included which will ensure that the safety and general welfare of the surrounding area, and the City in general, is maintained. Staff believes that the project is designed to fit the site and its use is compatible with the surrounding uses. Staff however is concerned that the proposed development may not conform to the General Plan goals, policies, and programs related to land -use planning in areas adjacent to City entryways and that the Hopyard /I -580 area should be given a high priority for visual improvement when making land -use and public investment decisions. As such, the proposed restaurant with double drive - through lanes may not be an appropriate use for this location. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that the proposed project merits a favorable recommendation to the City Council, and staff recommends that the Commission take the following actions: 1. Find that the proposed General Plan Amendments, zoning /rezoning, Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan, and PUD major modification would not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt a resolution recommending adoption of the attached draft Negative Declaration; 2. Find that the General Plan Land Use Amendments are consistent with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan; P13- 2533/PUD- 100/PUD- 96- 13 -02M Planning Commission Page 26 of 27