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Conclusion The additional information reinforces the recommendation from Staff to the Planning Commission. The subject site: . Is an infilllot within the Downtown Specific Plan Area; . Is designed with architecture reflecting the design and development standards of the Downtown residential area; . The recommendations of Cannon Design Group enhance the architecture, but does not significantly change it; . The project blends into the downtown character and provides 'Main Street' consumers adding to the viability and success of the Downtown; . Provides for affordability by design providing a niche housing type for first time young professional and entry level individuals; . Is supported by the Housing Commission without decrease of the number of dwelling units; . Loss of heritage trees are mitigated on site by a 1.7:1 ratio providing 16 trees on a 0.26 ac site; . Adequate on site tandem parking providing three (3) spaces per detached single-family residential unit and two (2) spaces per attached multi- family residential unit. Recommendation Staff recommends the Planning Commission: I) Find that the proposed PUD development plan is consistent with the General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan, and the purposes of the PUD ordinance; 2) Find that the Environmental Impact Report for the Downtown Specific Plan anticipated that a high density residential project would be located on the site therefore, no other environmental documentation is required; 3) Make the PUD findings numbers I through 7 identified in the staff report; 4) Adopt a resolution recommending approval of PUD- 37 to the City Council for a rezoning from RM-1500 to PUD-HDR and for development plan approval for a 6-unit residential development as shown on Exhibit A, subject to: a. Modified conditions of the May 11,2005 Planning Commission hearing; b. Modified in accordance with the peer review recommendations 1-7 as noted in this memorandum, excepting number 5, and that the plans will be revised to reflect those changes subject to review and approval by the Planning Director. Attachments 1) Cannon Design Group peer review 2) Housing Commission minutes-June 16,2005 3) Letter from the applicant 4) Planning Commission minutes-May 11, 2005 5) Planning Commission staffreport (without exhibits) 6) Revised Conditions of Approval-Exhibit B