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$- Z/ conforming with respect to density and parking. For example, if both properties were to be redeveloped under current zoning regulations each parcel would only be able to support a singlelamily dwelling. While the re-zoning of the property would increase the allowable density on the project site by changing from an "R-4" zoning to an "R-5" zoning it would not alleviate the non-conforming aspects of the existing land use. Should the nine parcels of the project site be merged and redeveloped in the future the increased density permitted under the General Commercial- Residential (CG- R) zoning designation would allow for a similar development of the subject property. Future development would also require that the subject property be conforming with respect to on-site parking requirements, including on-site visit parking. Furthermore, the existing commercial use (the garden nursery) is non- conforming with respect to parking and operating a commercial land use within a residential zoning district. Re-zoning of the subject property would bring the commercial land use into conformance with the permitted uses of the General Commercial-Residential (CG-R) zoning district. b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The proposed re-zoning of the subject property would require an amendment to the Zoning Map as well as the General Plan Map; however, upon completion of amending the Zoning Map and General Plan Map the existing land use will remain consistent with the surrounding land uses and land use designations. For example, the General Plan land use designations of the properties fronting on Woodside Road, on the adjacent blocks East of Hess Road and West of Hudson Street are designated Commercial-Heavy Mixed Use, which is consistent with the proposed project. The same can be said for the General Plan land use designations for properties on the opposing (South) side of Woodside Road. Therefore, the proposed project would maintain the same land use designation as existing properties within the immediate vicinity of the project site. Furthermore, the "new" zoning classification of General Commercial- Residential (CG-R) would also remain consistent with the surrounding land uses in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The commercial component of the site would remain consistent with the land uses that front on Woodside Road, while the High-Density (R-5) component would be consistent with similar land use, which are zoned R-4, but are legally non- conforming with respect to density. In addition, the Land Use Element of the General Plan identifies one of its land use goals to be the protection of residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses, adequacy of public facilities and services, and integration with commercial and employment centers. High Density Residential, as described in the Land Use Element of the General Plan, refers to the R-4 and R-5 zoning districts. It represents the density found in high- density apartment house and commercial mixed-use areas such as that currently existing on the project site. The commercial land use objectives and policies reflect the need to locate new commercial uses in the community which facilitate shopping and easy access to professional services. As described in the General Plan, Mixed-Use Commercial describes areas which su ort central business districts and 12 Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Inco oration Less than Significant 1m act x