Reso23-18 Reso 0074 Approving Downtown Planned Community Permit for Project at 1100 El Camino Real

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15301 Class 1(e) (Existing Facilities) as there is negligible expansion beyond the existing use because the proposed project will remain a commercial use. Also, the addition is less than 10,000 square feet, the subject site is located in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan and is not found to be environmentally sensitive. Furthermore, Section 15300.2 (f) (Historical Resources Exception) does not apply because there would be no significant adverse change to the historic resource since the architectural style, and distinctive materials and features that characterize the property will be preserved. Additionally, the Project has been evaluated under the Secretary of the Interior Guidelines for Rehabilitation and is found to be compatible and will not adversely impact the historic character of the existing structure. Section 4. The Planning Commission is able to make the required findings as outlined in the Downtown Planned Community Permit Section 47.4. Specifically the Planning Commission finds that: A.The application implements the adopted Precise Plan; and The Project implements the adopted precise plan as it meets the standards and guidelines of the DTPP. The project does not require any deviations from the DTPP Regulations. B.The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or the property and improvements in the neighborhood, or the City. As a restaurant use, the project would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the neighborhood. The project proposes to repurpose an existing commercial use and building with another commercial use. The project would improve the interior, exterior facade, utilities, and site features to be compliant with all current code requirements for building and fire safety and preserve a historic resource. Section 5. The Planning Commission is able to make the required findings as outlined in the Use Permit Section 42.4. Specifically, the Planning Commission finds that: A.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. The proposed use will be consistent with the elements and objectives of the General Plan, the DTPP, as well as the applicable development standards and requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. Restaurants are specifically called-out as an intended use in the Mixed Use – Downtown General Plan Designation to create a vibrant city center serving residents and visitors. The Downtown General district of the DTPP is intended to be a vibrant mixed-use residential neighborhood and office district, and a restaurant use would support this goal ATTY/RESO.0074/ PC APPROVING DOWNTOWN PLANNED COMMUNITY PERMIT FOR PROJECT AT 1100 EL CAMINO REAL REV: 07-11-2023 JB Page 3 of 23