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S. Streets and buildings have been designed and located to complement the natural terrain and landscape. The project site is maintaining the current structures and access. As an urban site, there is little natural terrain in the vicinity. The site design complements the vibrant, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. Staff believes this finding can therefore be made. 6. Adequate public safety measures have been incorporated into the design of the plan. The project is consistent with City safety standards. As conditioned, the future 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. Staff, therefore, believes that the project has been designed and conditioned to incorporate adequate public safety measures. This finding can be made. 7. The plan conforms to the purposes of the PUD District. One of the purposes of the PUD District is to allow flexibility for projects that would otherwise not meet the standards of the underlying zoning district. The proposed PUD conforms to the policies and programs of both the General Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan. It provides ahigh-density, single-family housing alternative that is consistent with the fabric of the surrounding area. Staff believes that this finding can therefore be made. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 32, Section 15332(a-e). Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. CONCLUSION Staff believes that, as conditioned, the proposed PUD is in keeping with the themes, policies, and requirements of the General Plan, the Downtown Specific Plan, and the surrounding area. The proposed development obtains the balance required of an infill lot: provision ofhigh-density, single-family housing that incorporates the design and development standards of the surrounding area while respecting the concerns of, and minimizing the impacts on, nearby residents. The development of this PUD would be carried out in a manner that blends in and preserves the unique make-up of the surrounding area. Staff believes that the proposed project merits a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. Item S. a., PUD-73, Maestas and Carey Page I1 of 12 Planning Commission