AgdaPkt 2015-07-27 Joint SA and PFA

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8.A. - Page 5 storage and utility closets, and does not carry the same historical significance as the front facade and historic interior of the theatre area. Character - defining features, such as historic light fixtures, have been identified that should be preserved and incorporated back into the Fox Theatre to the extent feasible as part of the construction of the Project (see historian report, Attachment 5). On April 15, 2015, the HRAC held a study session to provide feedback on the Project's conceptual plan and preliminary historian report. Applicants revised the plans and the historian report in response to this feedback. On June 11, 2015, the HRAC reviewed the Project for conformance with the DTPP's historic resources preservation standards and guidelines, and adopted Resolution No. 15 -05, recommending approval of the Project, consistent with the DTPP, and subject to the standards as required in Sections 2.0.3(A)(3), 2.1.3(G), 2.1.4(A), 2.1.4(D), 2.7.1(F), and 2.9.1(A) (see Attachment 6). 3. Planning Commission Per Section 2.0.3(A)(3)(a) of the DTPP, the Planning Commission has the approval authority to grant the Downtown Planned Community Permit. However, since the Project requires the City to convey easements to create a secondary exit from the City's current underground parking at Jefferson Garage, and convey title to a portion of City -owned property to allow the Project to be developed, City Council approval is required. The role of the Planning Commission is to make a recommendation to the City Council on the Project's compliance with the DTPP and General Plan and consistency with the DTPP Program EIR in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. On June 23, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to provide an opportunity for public feedback on the Project and to consider the recommendations made by the AAC and HRAC. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Project (Resolution Nos. 15 -09 and 15 -10), Attachments 1 and 2). Tentative Parcel Map (Subdivision Ordinance): The scope of the tentative parcel map includes the following (see also Attachment 3): 1. Merger of four existing parcels into one, then resubdividing into two parcels: 1) one parcel for the Project that would include the proposed mixed -use office /retail building and underground parking (Project Parcel); and 2) one parcel with adjusted property lines for the Fox Theatre (Fox Theatre Parcel). 2. Creation of a loading /unloading easement on the Project Parcel that would allow use of the proposed service bay by the Fox Theatre, which would be on a separate parcel. Section 30.23 of the City's Subdivision Ordinance outlines the five required findings for Tentative Parcel Map approval, and requires the Subdivision Committee to disapprove a tentative parcel map if any of the following findings can be made: