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7.A. - Page 274 �rea, as were details of the Hunter/Storm project itself were also discussed. Discussion Amendment to Downtown Precise Plan In an effort to further refine the City's vision for powntown and to facilitate this development project, the following amendment has been proposed to the Downtown Precise Plan. The changes are summarized below, and further details have been provided in Attachment 3. There are three aspects to the amendment: 1. Removal of Depot Circle. Staff has determined that while conceptually it was very appealing, after further in depth analysis the Depot Circle concept proved difficult to fully implement. The Circle concept makes the property at the corner of Winslow and Hamilton, commonly known as the Winslow Lot, very difficult to develop. The concept would reduce the existing parcel by nearly 50% and create an irregular shape to the remaining developable parcel. Additionally, the free flow of automobiles through the circle would create crossing difficulties for people on foot in one of Downtown's most active pedestrian areas. 2. Removal of Theatre Way Extension. The DTPP originally proposed extending Theatre Way through the project site in order to establish a connection across the existing railroad alignment upon the eventual undergrounding or elevation as part of the State's High-Speed Rail project. However, the prospect of undergrounding or elevating the railroad have been set aside for the foreseeable future, and therefore the extension of Theatre Way would no longer serve the intended purpose. 3. General Improvements. The DTPP has been used in the review of seven formal development applications, and while it is performing very well, staff has identified several opportunities for minor revisions that could eliminate confusion and increase flexibility while still maintaining a strong commitment to excellent design. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map Pursuant to Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code (the Subdivision Ordinance), the project requires approval of a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map. The project site is comprised of three contiguous parcels that would be combined to create a single legal lot. One of the parcels, which accounts for the largest portion of the site, is presently owned by the City and would be sold to the developer under the terms outlined in the DDA (discussed below). The other two parcels are presently owned by the developer. The proposed new lot is shown in Attachment 6. Downtown Planned Community Permit Development on the site is regulated by the Downtown Precise Plan (DTPP). Per Section 2.0.3-A-2 of the DTPP, because the site is greater than 30,000 square feet this proposal must follow the review process for a"Large Project" as described on Page 30. Due to its complex nature, and its City-owned location, this project is being considered by the City Council. While a project such as this would typically be considered by the Planning Commission, in this instance the Planning Commission is being asked to provide a recommendation to the City Council, who will have approval authority.