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q 6n ovember 19, 2002, the Planning Commission voted (7 -0) to recommend to the City Council approval of this proposed Zoning Map Amendment and Precise Plan for 852 -860 Walnut Street. Meeting Minutes are included in Attachment #3. At the same meeting, the Planning Commission also approved a Negative Declaration in compliance with CEQA regulations. The Planning Commission also stated that further study of the area around 852 -860 Walnut may warrant the expansion of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment and the associated Precise Plan for other portions of Walnut Street. The proposed housing density and type were deemed to be highly desirable and could possibly improve the neighborhood as a whole if the concept were extended beyond the limits of this particular infill site. The Architectural Review Committee has also reviewed plans that have been developed to implement the proposed Precise Plan and has recommended approval of the project concept. The 852 -860 Walnut Street Precise Plan specifies future development for the proposed Planned Community District to be multi - family residential development with a density between 35 and 45 units per acre (12 to 15 units). Parking would be provided at a ratio of at least 1.25 stalls per unit. The height is limited to 50 feet. Study of the site indicated that the residential density could be achieved in a two orthree -story development, which would be well within the height limit. It may also be possible for a four -story design to conform to the density requirements and height limit. The plan further describes design guidelines to ensure that the project creates a new design standard for this portion of Walnut Street, which is adjacent to the main downtown retail - shopping core and will benefit from pedestrian oriented streetscape design. If the Zoning Map Amendment and associated Precise Plan are approved by the City Council, the Planning Commission would review any application for a Planned Community Permit for conformance with the Precise Plan. This mechanism is included in the Precise Plan language. This procedure ensures that any resulting development meets all of the criteria with respect to density, site requirements, and design that are specified in the Precise Plan. Site Description The site consists of two adjacent rectangular parcels: 852 and 860 Walnut Street. 852 Walnut Street is approximately 5,000 square feet and is currently developed with three living units. 860 Walnut Street is approximately 10,000 square feet, and is currently developed with a commercial warehouse building most recently operated as 'Thrift City'. Both uses are currently vacant. The properties are held under one ownership. A 12 -foot wide easement along the north side of 860 Walnut Street provides access to adjoining properties facing Main Street. Location Map: 852 — 860 Walnut Street J X11 iii �I� LM 1�