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configured to provide an adequate line-of--sight viewing distance in both directions perpendicular to the vehicle and to facilitate efficient ingress/egress to and from the project site. All on-site driveways and drive aisles meet City standards for emergency vehicle access and turn-around. The building will be constructed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and will require approval by the State. The building would also be equipped with automatic fire suppression systems (sprinklers). Adequate access is provided to all structures for police, fire, and other emergency vehicles. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. 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 insure that the desires of the developer and the community are understood and approved prior to commencement of construction. Staff believes that the proposed project implements the purposes of the PUD ordinance in this case by providing well-designed and sited high density project on this in-fill site, and that meets the City's General Plan goals and policies, including those which encourage meeting the needs of affordable housing. The PUD process allows for ample input from the public and for an ultimate decision by the City Council regarding appropriateness of the proposed use. Therefore, staff believes that this finding can be made. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In-fill development projects on sites of five acres or less that have no habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, that can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services, that are consistent with the General Plan and zoning regulations, and would have no significant effects on traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality are also categorically exempt (In-fill Development: 15332(32)(a-e)) from CEQA. Therefore, no other environmental documentation accompanies this report. CONCLUSION The site is an infill site is zoned for high-density residential development. Staff believes that the proposed rezoning, density and development plan are appropriate for the site. Staff believes that the project is attractively designed and will be compatible with the neighborhood and surrounding area. Both on- and off-site improvements will help the project visually and functionally blend in with the existing neighborhood. The project, with its affordable housing component, will provide a necessary service to this community. Case No. PUD-71 Planning Commission Page -1 S -