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was necessary to develop assumptions about the amount of potential development that could occur on each site for the purposes of the Specific Plan Program-level EIR, since, in public comments on the Draft EIR, the question was raised as to whether allowing for residential development on the two sites could alter or change the EIR's conclusions. For the purposes of the Final EIR, staff assumed a maximum of 10 units on the 4212 First Street property; and 28 units on the Barone's property; these numbers were felt to be reasonable based on their relative consistency with the profile of similar recent projects within the downtown. These assumptions are for analysis purposes only and are not to be construed as any guarantee or approval of that density level, which would ultimately be determined through the PUD process. CONCLUSION The final Task Force meeting, originally scheduled for April 23, has been rescheduled to May 28 (pending confirmation of a quorum) to allow time for the City Council to conclude its discussion of this item. As noted in the April 16 Agenda Report, the Task Force will be asked to provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission (and City Council) on the complete Draft DSP, inclusive of the five policy topics discussed here. Submitted by: Approved /7 Gerry Beaudin Nelson Fialho Director of Community Development City Manager Attachments: 1. April 16, 2019 City Council Agenda Report Page 5 of 5 of Specific Plan adoption. However, as described, the map annotation would indicate that any proposal to develop either property with 100 percent residential uses would require a Planned Unit Development approval — involving re-zoning (to the Planned Unit Development designation). and adoption of a PUD Development Plan as part of that application. The PUD process, which typically includes one or more study sessions as well as public hearings, allows the public, Planning Commission, and City Council to consider the appropriate site specific project details. CEQA With respect to CEQA review, site-specific CEQA analysis would be required for any site redevelopment, which would supplement and be additive to the broader "program- level" analysis that is currently being prepared in the form of a Program EIR for the Downtown Specific Plan update. While the program-level analysis looks at the impacts of the total amount of development allowable under the Specific Plan, and the distribution of that development across different portions of the specific plan area, it does not look at that development at a site- or project-specific level of detail. Once certified, the information in the Program EIR can provide information and analysis that will help inform subsequent, project-level analysis; however, the project itself will be required to conduct more detailed analysis of any unique or site-specific impacts not captured in the broader program-level review. Density Assumptions Finally, the Council inquired about allowable density on the two properties. At this time, no specific density range has been adopted or is recommended for either. However, it Page 4 of 5 Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 7 of 8 er site, adding residential to downtown commercial properties. Director of Community Development Beaudin asked whether Council would support parking on the ground level for self-parked residential. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 5 of 8 ide; felt a small residential development would generate fewer vehicle trips than the gas station; and urged Council to support staffs recommendations. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 4 of 8 the original proposal and the draft plan. She stated people have a sense of pride in the downtown area because of its quaint, small-town feel and spoke in opposition to adding residential there. She urged Council to consider a plan where everybody can continue to be proud of downtown. Laureen Green referenced a letter she submitted to the City and felt the survey and felt the plan has diverted from it. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 3 of 8 g and the State's intent on reducing costs and staff has not reduced or waived parking requirements as part of this update. He added that under SB 50, the corresponding issue will be the BART Station. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 2 of 8 residential units in the back, Director of Community Development Beaudin reported there is a policy in the draft plan that prohibits new curb cuts and staff will ensure access is provided without impacting Main Street. In reply to Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 1 of 8