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26 Colton, LLC File Index Number DAP -000-358 March 22, 2005 Page 3 of 3 square feet, and minimum lot dimensions of 60 feet in width and 100 feet in depth. The applicant is requesting approval to add the PC (Planned Community) land use designation to the project site and has proposed Tentative Tract Map No. 17187 that proposes lot sizes ranging from 4,896 to 6,801 S.F., with minimum widths of 48 feet and depths ranging from 101 to 164 feet. It is staff's opinion that the project site is not the appropriate location to implement the requested PC land use designation because of the surrounding uses. However, if the proposed zone change is approved by the Planning Commission, and subsequently approved by the City Council, the PC (Planned Community) designation would be added to the R-1 (Single Family Residential) land designation, thereby making the proposed project consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. COMPATIBILITY TO SURROUNDING USES The project site is located in a fully urbanized area and is surrounded on the north, south and east by existing R-1 single-family residential houses on lots that are a minimum of 7,200 S.F. The project site is adjacent to a single-family residence and the McKinley Elementary School on the west. It is staffs opinion that the proposed project is not compatible to the surrounding uses. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: An Environmental Assessment/Initial Study was prepared by staff and circulated for public comments. The document was mailed to all Responsible Agencies. Staff received one comment letter, from The Gas Company stating that gas service to the project could be provided without any significant impact to the environment. A copy of the letter has been provided to the Commission. The Design Review Committee considered the proposed project on October 18, November 1, and November 15, 2005. At the November 15th DRC meeting, the applicant was informed that additional information was required in order to render a recommendation on the proposed project. At the request of the applicant, the DRC denied the project and recommends "denial" to the Planning Commission. FINDINGS: 1. If the Planning Commission and City Council approve a General Plan Amendment, the proposed project will be consistent with the intent and guidelines of the General Plan. 2. If the Planning Commission and the City Council approve a zone change the proposed project will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The proposed project not compatible with the surrounding uses. 4. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and warrants the adoption and filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny File Index Number DAP -000-358. However, should the Commission approve the proposed project, staff recommends that the project be continued to the April 12, 2005 meeting to allow staff to prepare the appropriate Resolution and any additional Conditions of Approval.