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Therefore, staff feels that this PUD finding can be made. 6. Whether adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan: The project, as conditioned, would be consistent with City safety standards. The buildings would be equipped with automatic fire suppression system (sprinklers), as required by the Fire Department. The project would be required to comply with all building and fIre code requirements. Therefore, staff believes that the plan has been designed and conditioned to incorporate adequate public safety measures. 7. Whether the plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District: The proposed PUD development plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD district. One of these purposes is to ensure that the desires of the developer and the community are understood prior to the commencement of construction. Staff believes that the proposed project implements the purposes of the PUD ordinance in this case by providing a high- density project consistent with the General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan, and Municipal Code. The PUD process allows for ample input from the public and for an ultimate decision by the City Council regarding the appropriateness of the proposed uses and development plan. Staff feels that through the PUD process, the proposed project has provided neighboring property owners and residents, the applicants, and the City with a rezoning and development plan that optimizes the use ofthis infill site in a sensitive manner. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. CONCLUSION The subject site is an infilllot within the Downtown Specific Plan Area. As such, development of this site must relate to the design and development standards of the Downtown residential area while respecting the concerns of and minimizing the impacts on nearby residents. Staff believes that the applicants have done a good job of generally adhering to the Downtown Design Guidelines. The development exceeds the high-density residential midpoint, which is a goal supported by the General Plan. The project blends in with the Downtown's character. Residents who live in the development can walk to Downtown to shop and eat, thus adding to viability and success of Downtown. Staff believes that the project deserves a favorable recommendation. Case No. PUD-37 Planning Commission Page - 24 -