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3. That the proposed use will comply with the provisions of this code; including any specific condition required for the proposed use, in the district, in which it would be located. The CC(PD) and IL(PD) designations also allows for a Planned Development (PD) application. A specific condition is that a PD application is discretionary in the CC (PD) and IL(PD) District and that the reviewing bodies will determine if the proposed use is compatible with the existing and proposed uses in the general vicinity. Furthermore, the purpose of the PD overlay district is to provide a process for the development of large parcels of land to reduce the rigidity of zoning standards and to provide a mechanism for considering uses that can be compatible by application of careful and imaginative treatment. In this instance, the planned development process would allow select IL District uses in the CC zoned portion of the site and the FAR (Floor to Area Ratio) being slightly greater by 0.06, of the 0.50 maximum permitted in the CC District. The PD review process will enable the City to impose the necessary conditions of approval to protect the character of the surrounding area. 4. That the proposed use will not create adverse impacts on traffic or create demands exceeding the capacity of public services and facilities, which cannot be mitigated. The existing subject property is adequately served by streets, utilities and other public facilities without detriment to the immediate area. The proposed self-storage facility and associated parking lot and landscaping will not significantly affect the public utilities and facilities already serving the existing immediate area. 5. The Planned Development Project Plan will provide superior urban design in comparison with the development under the base district zoning regulations. The site planning for the commercial/light industrial building and the self-storage facility allows for adequate building setbacks, landscaped setbacks, vehicular circulation and parking. The design of the project contains site improvements that contribute to the character of the Planned Development, including architectural design which includes the use of various exterior materials, [mishes and colors, and articulated elevations for the building. The overall design and features included within the Planned Development enhances the appearance of the site, specifically the Washington Avenue street frontage. 6. The Planned Development Project includes adequate provisions for utilities, services, and emergency vehicle access;' and that public service demands will not exceed the capacity of the existing and planned systems. There is adequate public service provided to the proposed subdivision, including but not limited to the gas and electric, the water, waste disposal, cable television, and police and fire services. The Engineering and Transportation Department and Alameda County Fire Department have found the access to the site and internal circulation to be safe for vehicular, pedestrian and emergency vehicle access. Recommended Findings of Fact PLN2007 -00027 June 14, 2007 Page 2 of2