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. . . Mr. Iserson presented the staff report for the application for a PUD major modification and development plan approval to allow the expansion of the Providian Bancorp three building office complex into a five building complex, located between Johnson Drive and Franklin Drive. The construction of two new two-story office buildings will total approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of building floor area located on an approximately 12.31 acre section of the 26.32-acre site. The proposal would abandon a section of Morse Drive located between Franklin and Johnson Drives; the remaining section would become a private driveway and courtyard, maintained by Providian Bancorp. The land uses would be changed for Parcel F office/industrial uses located in two, single-story buildings to offices in two, two-story buildings totalling 100,000 square feet. Also, a major portion of the site originally approved for office buildings will be now used for parking space, thereby making a net decrease in the floor area. These buildings will copy the existing buildings as far as design and building materials. One building will be approximately 40,000 square feet, and the other will be approximately 60,000 square feet. The applicants submitted a traffic report on the levels of service in the nearby intersections. There should be no impact to service, and all levels of service will be consistent with the General Plan Level of Service D or better. The abandonment of Morse Drive was discussed in the traffic report. The Commission must review this and determine if it is consistent with the General Plan. Staff has determined there will be no negative impacts associated with this abandonment on the adjacent intersections of Hopyard Road and Stoneridge Drive. Staff feels there may possibly be a need for a two-way left turn lane on Franklin Drive. This will be deferred to a later date, and if determined to be needed, it will be the applicants' responsibility to implement. The turn lane will necessitate the elimination of parking on one side of Franklin Drive. Staff feels this will not cause a problem since there is sufficient on-site parking. Traffic and pedestrian safety were addressed. The abandonment of Morse Drive will eliminate a sidewalk. The applicants are asked to provide a sidewalk on Franklin Drive north and west of the buildings. This requirement is covered by a condition of approval. The utilities will remain in place; the development plan has been designed so that no building is located over the utilities. The applicant will grant to the City easements to be able to maintain the utilities as necessary. This is acceptable to staff. Further, staff has discussed with the applicants a landscape plan for the easements. Notice has been sent to all property owners in the business park, and no negative comments have been received on this application. Staff has the understanding that the Business Park Owners Association is in support of the application, including the abandonment of Morse Drive. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 May 8, 1996