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General Plan Amendment and Zone Change DGZ-35-01 August 7, 2001 Page 2 consistent with the (current and proposed) zoning and complies with the Zoning Ordinance. The project area -is -currently undeveloped with the exception of the Shurgard Mini Storage facility, and is considered compatible with its surrounding uses, which are Flood Control, City of San Bernardino Auto Center, and residential uses located a quarter mile to the west. The Industrial Park zoned land within the City of Colton is surrounded by mixed uses and zones. Both the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance have tried to maintain buffering between industrial zones and residential zones with commercial and open space areas wherever possible. In some instances this is not possible due to the pre-existing conditions of development prior to the last General Plan/ Land Use update in 1985. In the north and easterly areas of the City, various types of Industrial uses co -exist compatibly with residential type uses. When new projects are reviewed, Conditions of Approval are applied to them, to add buffers, and utilize mitigation measures that reduce potential impacts. It is staff s opinion that the proposed zone change, to IP will be consistent and compatible with surrounding uses, subject to Conditions of Approval that would be applied to any development that may occur on the subject property. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: On May 21, 2001, staff processed the application through the Design Review Committee and no special requirements were applied to this project. The Environmental Assessment that was prepared for this project was kept strictly to the review of potential impacts/effects of a zone change and general plan amendment. It was determined that there were no environmental impacts as a result of this proposed general plan amendment and zone change. At such time as an application for development is submitted to the City for any of the parcels within this project area, staff will conduct an Environmental Review to determine the specific impacts, if any, that the project may have, and provide Conditions of Approval to mitigate any environmental concerns. On July 10, 2001, the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing, and considered the environmental assessment, general plan amendment and zone change request. The Commission unanimously agreed with the findings of staff. The Commission approved and adopted Resolution Number R-06-01, which is a recommendation of approval of the Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, to the City Council based on the following findings: 1. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the intent and guidelines of the General Plan. 2. The proposal will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance if granted a Zone Change, and if the applicant complies with the Conditions of Approval which meet the Title 18, Zoning Ordinance standards for this type of project. 3. The proposal is considered to be compatible with its surrounding uses. 4. The proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and warrants a Negative Declaration.