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City Council - November 4, 1997 Appeal of File Index Number D-24-97 Page 2 It is also staff's opinion that the project does not conflict with the guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant will be required to comply with the Conditions of Approval instituted by the Design Review Committee, as there will be changes to the existing condition of the land, and conditions are established to mitigate neighborhood, access and aesthetic concerns. The proposed project is located in an area where several tracks are installed and in use. The proposal is for the railroad to join two of those existing tracks. The surrounding land uses include single family and multi -family zoned properties, as well as commercial and industrial zoned parcels. Railroad tracks are existing adjacent to all the various zones within the City, and are accepted as infrastructure as much as are streets, highways, and freeways, as a means of transport and conveyance of goods. It is staff's opinion that the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding uses. The findings for this project are as follow: 1. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the intent and guidelines of the General Plan. 2. The proposed project is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, provided the applicant complies with the Conditions of Approval, which meet the developrr" '` 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. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the project and Negative Declaration, for File Index Number D-24-97, subject to the Conditions of Approval, and adoption of the attached resolution. Should City Council approve the filing of Negative Declaration for this project, the City of Colton Public Works Department, Engineering Division, shall proceed with completing the necessary documents and reports to be submitted to Council for final review and approval of the Street Vacation request. Report prepared by Lisa R. Banuelos, Associate Planner Attachments: Copy of Applicant's Appeal Conditions of Approval, File Index Number D-24-97 Resolutions (2) Minutes from Planning Commission Meeting of October 14, 1997