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File Index Number DAP -000-459 August 13, 2005 Page 2of3 As per code, there is a proposed paved common recreational area measuring 500 square foot which will be located between the two residences. The existing residence will be provided with a 327 square foot enclosed private recreational area and the proposed residence will be provided with a 510 square foot enclosed private recreational area. There will also be new landscaping with trees, storage areas within the proposed garage and a trash enclosure will be provided for each unit. Access to the proposed four -car garage will be off of "G" street, via a 12 -foot paved asphalt driveway. A 15 -foot alley runs along the rear of the project site and an iron sliding gate will provide pedestrian access to this alley. The project site is presently designated Multi -Use District by the City General Plan and C-2 (General Commercial) by the Zoning Code. Project implementation requires approval of a Zone Change to reclassify the site to R-2 (Duplex Residential). The project is consistent with the existing General Plan designation. ANALYSIS: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The General Plan designation of the project site is Multi -Use District. General Plan Objectives 2.E. Special Designations states that "Such designations serve to provide for tailored planning of areas requiring more than the traditional approach of standardized zoning regulations in order to realize overall General Plan objectives." The Multi -Use District is intended to allow existing parcels to be used for residential or commercial activities subject to aesthetic upgrades and by encouraging more significant residential and commercial projects. It is staff's opinion that the proposal is consistent with the intent and guidelines of the General Plan ZONING CONSISTENCY The zoning classification of the proposed project site is C-2, General Commercial. The C-2 zone is intended to provide areas for the development of commercial facilities. There is currently a single family dwelling unit with separate garage on site. The proposed project is a request for a zone change to R-2, Duplex Residential. The applicant has submitted plans to demolish the garage and construct a second dwelling unit with attached four car garage. The proposed Zone Change is reasonable and beneficial at this time because it will not be a change of the existing uses on site, and the zoning would be contiguous with the R-2 zoning to the east of this parcel. The subject parcel is 90' x 150' which meets and well exceeds minimum lot size and dimensions requirements within the R-2 zone, and the proposed expansion will be limited in its effects on the surrounding neighborhood through the required development standards. If the Commission and the City Council approve the requested zone change, the proposed project will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. COMPATIBILITY TO SURROUNDING USES The project site is surrounded by R-2 (Duplex Residential) zoning and residential uses on two sides, a C-2 (General Commercial) zoned property to the south with a hotel, and a vacant C-2 (General Commercial) zoned property to the east. The proposed R-2 zoning designation would provide for the continued use of the existing residence and allow for an additional dwelling unit on site. It is staff's opinion that the proposed project will be compatible with the surrounding uses. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS/DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION: An Environmental Checklist/Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project by Planning Division staff. The Initial Study was publicly circulated to Responsible Agencies and the general public. As of the date of writing this staff report, no public correspondence has been received.