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Corp Yard Site - 3 - July 15, 1997 <br />Policies Related to Commercial Use <br />• New investment in existing commercial districts which will increase their attractiveness and <br />improve their service to the community shall be encouraged. <br />• The concentration of office and retail uses in and near the downtown area shall be <br />encouraged. <br />• Maintain, upgrade and redevelop property as necessary to keep San Leandro a contemporary <br />and economically competitive City. <br />Provide park and recreation facilities and services for a wide range of citizens by age, <br />education and skill level, and interest. <br />• Encourage, and where possible, require high quality building and site design. <br />CONCLUSION <br />Staff recommends that, based on the above policies, the Planning Commission find that: <br />The amendment to the Plaza 2 Redevelopment Plan to allow retail sales uses at the 960 San <br />Leandro Boulevard property is in conformance with the General Plan; and <br />2. The Sale of the Property by the Redevelopment Agency to Creekside Center Associates for <br />Development of an upscale Community Shopping Center with high quality architecture and <br />public open space related to the creek is in conformance with the General Plan. <br />Attachments: <br />Plaza 2 Redevelopment Plan - Land Utilization Plan <br />Architectural and Site Plan Drawings for Creekside Center by MCG Architects, June 1997 <br />aA1XSM\C0RPCS rF.noc <br />