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Mr. Swift said it was zoned R-1-6,500 and is designated in the General Plan and Specific Plan for commercial uses. That property use is pending a review by the Downtown Specific Plan Committee. Ms. Ayala asked if rezoning the Mavridis property would have any impact on the Downtown Specific Plan Committee recommendations. Mr. Swift did not think it would have any effect on a decision regarding the Rathbone property. The key is the relationship of the Walnut Drive residences to the vacant Rathbone property rather than on the Mavridis lot or across the street. Several of the old houses across the street have been changed to commercial office uses. Mayor Tarver did not want to see many of the uses that are allowed in commercial zoning on this location. It was difficult to assess what kinds of uses will be at this location. Mr. Swift said the only way to control the uses would be with PUD zoning. He believed the Downtown Specific Plan Committee would be reviewing the uses allowed in the C-C District. Mr. Swift explained that many years ago the allowed uses were expanded in an effort to draw businesses to downtown. That was very successful and the downtown is now very active. Mayor Tarver liked the idea of a PUD designation for this property to control the uses and preserving the historical structure. Ms. Dennis was concerned that this is a small piece of property to have a PUD zoning designation, especially since the Downtown Specific Plan Committee is still deliberating. Even if this is designated commercial, it is still a transition property with a residential appearance. She asked what review is normal for commercial uses. Mr. Swift said a permitted use could move in without any review. He believed the Downtown Specific Plan Committee will closely review the kinds of uses to be allowed in different areas of the downtown. Design review would be required only if the exterior of the structure or the site is modified, such as parking lot changes or an access ramp. He reviewed the typical uses that would be allowed with minimal structural changes and pointed out the size of the house would affect what type of use would be suitable. He also said the houses across the street from 357 Ray Street on the south side are now zoned Central Commercial. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to adopt Resolution No. 99- 133, approving a Negative Declaration for this application and finding that the project would have a de minimis impact on the site's wildlife. Pleasanton City Council 7 11/09/99 Minutes