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609 Callan Avenue 3 11/12/97 A-97-10/PD-97-8 4. All the windows will have raised trim with "bull -nosed" edges; 5. Inlay tile will be added to accent some of the building corners; 6. The gabled ends of the building will have roof vents; and 7. The white vinyl clad windows will instead be white -aluminum framed windows with mullion divisions. DISCUSSION The rezoning of the project site from P to P (PD) will subject the proposal on the property to the City's discretionary review process. This will ensure that the new development will be compatible with the surrounding area. The Planned Development achieves the following objectives: • The number of driveways have been minimized and the circulation simplified. This is important due to the site's proximity to the Bancroft Middle School and the large number of pedestrians and school children. • The new development establishes a presence at the corner of the property by minimizing the visual impact of the parking lot at Callan and Bancroft. The tower feature punctuates the comer and adds variation to the roof line of the building. • The design of the building uses colors and materials that preserve and enhance the character of the area as established by the Veteran's Building. • The front setback will be landscaped. The mature and existing landscaping along the westerly edge will be retained. • The proposal will enhance an underutilized property at a prominent intersection. • The development will allow a permitted use with adequate off-street parking. The Findings supporting approval of the Planned Development application are included in the attached report. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A Negative Declaration for review has been prepared and is attached for the City Council's consideration. CONCLUSION The Planning Commission and Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action: 1. Adopt the attached Negative Declaration by motion; 2. Approve the proposed Reclassification (A-97-10) by adopting the attached ordinance; and 3. Make the necessary Findings and approve the proposed Planned Development (PD-97-8), subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, by motion.