PC-2009-17, PUD-57, HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Resolution No. PC -2009-17 Page Two 2. The plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The site's General Plan Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential (two to eight dwelling units per gross acre), High Density Residential (greater than eight dwelling units per gross acre), Parks and Recreation, and Retail/Highway/Service Commercial, Business and Professional Offices allows for a mix of uses on the Staples Ranch site, including an auto mall. According to the General Plan, commercial development with a floor area ratio of 35 percent or less can be provided on the site without an amenity. Development of the proposed project will further the implementation of the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment. The Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment anticipates an approximately 37 -acre auto mall on the project site. As conditioned, the project will adhere to the design constraints of the Specific Plan Amendment, includes cool roofs, landscape buffers, green walls, an attractive wall by the Staples Ranch Neighborhood Park, stormwater treatment in landscaping areas, distinctive design treatments (such as expansive glass entry features), and roof parapets which match the building design as required/encouraged by the Specific Plan Amendment. The use of exterior loud speakers will be prohibited, as set forth in the Specific Plan Amendment. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan Amendment. Therefore, this finding can be made. 3. The proposed development plan is compatible with previously developed properties located in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site. The project site and surrounding land is currently vacant. An outlet mall has been approved to the east, across EI Charro Road in the City of Livermore. The City Council approved the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan amendment which allows for a senior continuing care community west of the project site, a neighborhood park (with a stormwater flow control basin), and a retail/office complex south of the site. As conditioned, the project will be designed to minimize impacts on the senior continuing care community and neighborhood park.