Reso PC16-07 0037 PC Reso Approving The Project for Oracle Design Tech High School

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project requires a Planned Development Permit Amendment, including Setback and Parking Modifications. The Project carries out the purpose and intent of the Planned Development ordinance, in that: a. The proposed development provides an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district. The proposal is sited closer to the frontage to allow more preservation of the natural habitat and public open space near the slough. Compliance with the front yard setbacks would have greater impacts on the public and physical environment. The parking reduction minimizes impacts to the constrained site and natural setting by only providing the minimum needed based on the project's no-driving policy for students. The General Plan encourages alternatives to single-occupancy vehicular trips. Compliance with the required parking would entail an expansive surface parking lot or multi-level parking structure, which would have greater impacts on the physical environment its natural setting adjacent to the slough. b. The proposed development carries out the objectives of the Planned Development Permits ordinance. Consistent with the ordinance's objectives, the proposal is responsive to the project's setting and incorporates high quality design and durable materials to withstand the environmental elements. The building design takes cues from the Oracle Convention Center, located across the street from the subject site, and from its natural setting. As such, in utilizes metal banding, large expanses of glass, and wood-like materials to create a design to blend both environments. The proposal includes outdoor facilities for the students which blends with the public setting, and is available for public use during evenings and weekends, Proposed vegetation would be native to the area and appropriate for the slough habitat. c. The proposed development is consistent with the approval of the original Planned Development for the area. The proposal is consistent with the original Planned Development approval, which called for development of this parcel with a similar use. The project is consistent with the project's conditions of approval, master plan development square footage and layout, and the project's intent. The proposed design maintains the architectural character of the campus while relating to its natural setting adjacent to the slough. Consistent with the original PD, the project would have an aggressive transportation demand management program and would utilize existing campus services, such as the shuttle, fitness center, and kitchen. This shared approach allows for a more compact proposal and more preservation of open space. Section 3. Use Permit UP2015-13: The proposed use is permitted in the CP zoning district upon issuance of a Use Permit. A Use Permit shall be granted only if the Planning Commission makes the following findings: 1. That the proposed use will be consistent with the various elements and objectives of the general plan and any applicable Specific and Precise Plans, and zoning regulations for the subject location. ATTY/RESO. 2037/PC RESO APPROVING THE PROJECT FOR ORACLE DESIGN TECH HIGH SCHOOL REV:05-06-16 VR Page 2 of 20