PC-2007-35, PUD-55,CAREY-MAESTAS

Resolution No. PC-2007-35 Page Two 2. The plan is consistent with the City’s General Plan. The proposed project’s land use conforms to the “High Density Residential” land use designation for the project site. The General Plan defines High Density Residential as greater than eight dwelling units per acre. The proposed project, with five units on approximately .24 acres, conforms to this designation. The project site is located within the Downtown Specific Plan area and conforms to the majority of programs and policies outlined in the plan. 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 Downtown project site is surrounded by a variety of uses: single-family residential, multi-family residential, office, and commercial. The proposed development is compatible with surrounding development. In addition, the subject site is relatively flat and, currently, more than 75 percent of the site is paved. Only minimal grading is proposed on-site for drainage purposes. Approval of the PUD will, therefore, not alter the physical characteristics of the site, and this finding can be made. 4. Grading takes into account environmental characteristics and is designed in keeping with the best engineering practices to avoid erosion, slides, or flooding to have as minimal an effect upon the environment as possible. The subject site is flat and has a general slop of <0.5 percent. The grading that will occur is minimal and will be conducted in keeping with the best engineering practices. Minimal impact to the environment will result. Therefore, this finding can be made. 5. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape: The project site is in a developed area of the City and would not involve the extension of any new public streets. As an urban site, there is little natural terrain in the vicinity. The site design complements the vibrant, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. Therefore, this finding can be made.