Reso PC20-08 0088 PC Reso granting approval of a Use Permit for 690 Veterans Blvd

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ATTY/RESO.0088/PC RESO GRANTING APPROVAL OF A USE PERMIT FOR 690 VETERANS BLVD REV: 09-08-2020 PR Page 6 of 19 The project site is flat and located in an urban environment for which all public utilities and services are already established and the density is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning District. c. The design or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife, or their habitat, or cause serious public health problems. The project site is already developed and does not contain natural features or areas that would be considered habitat for fish or wildlife. The proposed development will improve the site with stormwater treatment. d. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision will not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, and acceptable alternate public easements will not need to be provided. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map and associated improvements does not conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed project site. Additionally, the project site does not have any public utilities or associated improvements that would be in conflict with the proposed project. e. The reasons submitted for the granting of any exceptions applied for comply with requirements for findings described in Section 30.69, and the tentative map is deemed not workable without the granting of such exceptions. No exceptions to the Subdivision Ordinance are requested. f. Such other findings of conflict with written public policy or with the public interest as the Planning Commission may determine. The proposed project does not conflict with any written public policy or with the public interest. g. In addition, the following finding is required by Government Code Section 66473.5: The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map and land use is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the City’s General Plan, as described in the staff report. While the state law also references specific plans, there is no specific plan that applies to the project site. Section 6. Planned Development Permit PDA2019-003 (Section 46.5): The Project requires approval of a Planned Development Permit for the following deviation from standards: (1) reduction in the number of required parking spaces for a hotel. The Planning Commission finds that: 1. Permit Finding. Decisions regarding a Planned Development Permit shall be based upon the purpose statement in Section 46.1. The design and construction quality contained in all aspects of the development plan is expected to exceed the quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar zoning districts; and