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PROS/CONS PROS CONS Project would increase the viability of the Because the future dealership is unknown, Chrysler Dealership, potentially allowing for the design of the new parking lot may limit an increase in sales. the future viability of the site. Project could increase sales tax revenue for The potential inventory parking for a the City. dealership on Lot 2 is reduced, although Project is consistent with existing zoning future modifications may change the ultimate regulations and Stoneridge Drive Specific site configuration. Plan Amendment/Staples Ranch. PUD CONSIDERATIONS The Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code sets forth purposes of the Planned Unit Development District and considerations to be addressed in reviewing a PUD development plan; these purposes and considerations are discussed in this section. 1. Whether the plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare: The proposed project, as conditioned, meets all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare. The subject development would include the installation of all required on-site drainage and utilities with connections to municipal systems in order to serve the new development. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, Specific Plan, and zoning designations for the site, and, with enhanced landscaping as required by conditions of approval, would be consistent with the existing character of the area. In addition, the project would include the on-site pre-treatment of stormwater runoff in vegetative swales before discharge into the City's storm drain system, protecting water quality. Therefore, staff believes that the proposed PUD development 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 site's General Plan Land Use Designations of "Retail/Highway/Service Commercial/Business and Professional Offices, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Parks and Recreation" allow for a varied mix of uses within the Specific Plan area. Development of the proposed project will further the implementation of the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment/Staples Ranch, as approved by the City Council on August 24, 2010. The Specific Plan anticipates up to 331,000 square feet of auto dealerships, as well as related inventory, car servicing, car renting, and wash facilities on the subject property within the Auto Mall. As conditioned, the project would adhere to the design parameters of the Specific Plan. Staff concludes that the proposed development plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment/Staples Ranch, and staff believes that this finding can be made. PUD-123, 2694 Stoneridge Drive Planning Commission Page 8of10