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25 voted to recommend approval of a substantially similar version of the proposed development to the Planning Commission. Given that the Commercial Component: (1) meets all mandatory DTPP Standards and qualifies for the requested exceptions for building placement and step down zone that are permitted by the DTPP; (2) allows for the proposed development to provide open space and maintain the creek; (3) is eligible for the additional height with a PDP; (4) would be consistent with other higher density projects along El Camino Real; (5) requests Guideline deviations for architectural style that would not conflict with the visual character of the surrounding uses; (6) and whose design was recommended for approval by the AAC, aesthetic impacts related to visual character and conflicts with standards governing scenic quality would be less-than-significant. There will be no new aesthetic impacts or any substantial increases in the severity of previously identified significant aesthetic impacts related to the project component’s architectural design. The Commercial Component would have less than significant impacts on visual character or quality because, as noted above, it is consistent with the DTPP and existing land uses surrounding the subject site, is within the maximum allowable height, would contribute to the mounding of buildings in the City’s downtown skyline, and would enhance and not detract from or contrast with the existing visual character and quality of the surroundings. The subject site is located within an area which is developed with similar uses and the location, size, and design of the proposed use would be similar to and compatible with the land uses in the immediate area. For these reasons, the Commercial Component would be consistent with the analysis in the EIR/SEIR and would not create new impacts, increase impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance for CEQA purposes. d. The Downtown Precise Plan program EIR (pp. 6-28 and 6-29) concluded that since new development within the DTPP area would be required to meet the lighting power allowances for Lighting Zone 3 for new installed outdoor lighting equipment contained in Title 24, Parts 1 and 6, Building Energy Efficiency Standards, unnecessary brightness of lighting, debilitating glare, and sky glow would be adequately controlled. The impact of development occurring under the DTPP was considered to be less than significant, and no mitigations were required. The DTPP Plan-Wide Amendments program SEIR (p. 6-12) concurred with the DTPP program EIR conclusion that the impacts would be less than significant because of compliance with Lighting Zone 3 and Title 24 standards reduce the impacts. The proposed component is in compliance with all applicable DTPP standards regarding light and glare and, as a result, no additional light and glare impacts are anticipated. Proposed new street lighting is subject to review and approval by the City; as identified in the DTPP, Lumec and double head Lumec street lighting fixtures are standard for City Streets (DTPP p. 59, "Public Frontage Regulations Chart"). According to component plans, the applicant proposes to install new single head street lighting fixtures as follows: five along James Avenue, four along Winklebleck Street, and five along the proposed Franklin Street extension; in addition, seven new double head Lumec style lighting fixtures are proposed along El Camino Real (Plan Sheet LT-1, 12/10/2023). These fixtures would be in compliance with Lighting Zone 3 and Title 24 standards and would thereby minimize the impact of new sources of light pollution and not create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. For these reasons, the Commercial Component would have a less than significant impact and is consistent with the analysis in the EIR/SEIR because it would not create new impacts or increase impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance for CEQA purposes. e. For the Downtown Precise Plan program EIR (pp. 6-13 and 6-14), the City determined that any new structure within the DTPP area that would cause identified shadow-sensitive uses and spaces to be more than 50 percent in shadow at 12:00 PM (noon) on the Spring Equinox (March 20) would impair the livability and beneficial uses of those shadow- sensitive uses and spaces, in which case a significant environmental impact would result. The City conducted extensive and detailed studies regarding the potential shadow impacts that might result from the Downtown’s expected increases in building heights (DTPP program EIR Appendix 21.3 - Supplemental Shadow Analysis Information). As a result, the DTPP development standards were developed with the specific intent to avoid significant shadow impacts (EIR p. 6-29). Full buildout of the DTPP to the maximum building envelopes allowed by the Plan’s standards would not cause any shadow-sensitive uses and spaces (such as public parks, plazas, or open space areas; buildings using passive solar heat collection or solar collectors; historic resources with a shadow-sensitive character-defining feature; or shadow-sensitive portions of residential parcels) to be more than 50 percent in shadow at noon on the Spring Equinox. The impact of the DTPP was considered to be less than significant, and no mitigations were needed. The DTPP Plan-Wide Amendments program SEIR (pp. 6-13 through 6-14) generally concurred with the DTPP EIR conclusion but determined that because development under the amended DTPP would be expected to increase, ATTY/RESO.0028/CC RESO CEQA GUIDLINES (920 SHASTA) - EXHIBIT A REV: 04-22-25 VR Page 25 of 148