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Appeal to the City Council June 4, 1996 File Index Number DZGT-12-96 / Tentative Tract #15610 Page 2 DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Attached for the Council's review is a copy of the Staff Report (Attachment C) which provided staffs analysis of the proposed project at the Commission Hearing. As noted in the report, staff is concerned with the requested lot sizes for the proposed development, however it is staffs opinion that the project would contribute to the current trend of creating integrated communities, and focus on reversing the decline of central business districts. Staff found that the proposed use of the vacant project site is consistent and compatible with the surrounding uses, which include existing single family residential homes immediately adjacent to the east. In addition, it was staffs finding that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore warranted a Negative Declaration. After receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission denied the request due to the high density (small lot sizes), the alleyway design, and the proposed location of the project. The Commission further made a finding that the proposal is not consistent with the intent and guidelines of the General Plan; will not be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance or the surrounding uses; and that the project will have a significant negative effect on the environment. The Commission, therefore, recommends to the City Council, denial of the petition for a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment. ALTERNATIVES: The City Council has the authority to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission, or overturn the decision and grant a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No impact is anticipated to the City General Fund, however, per an agreement with the developer of the proposed project, the City of Colton Redevelopment Agency is to receive $7,500 upon the sale of each home (36 X $7,500= $270,000), and will also car a sil nt second f ach home in the amount of $8,900 (36 x $8,900= $320,400). Development Director ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Staff has determined that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and warrants the filing of a Negative Declaration.