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Amendment Application No. 2005-04 Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-20 July 25, 2005 Page 3 The Specific Development Plan is necessary to maintain the integrity of the existing site and provide consistent uses and appropriate development standards throughout the 3.62-acre parcel. The establishment of a Specific Development Plan will allow for flexibility in the site planning and design, while ensuring development of a high quality museum campus. The project will change the zoning designation of the existing site from Community Commercial-Museum District (C1-MD) to Specific Development No. 78 (Exhibit 4). The intent of the Specific Development Plan is to accommodate the expansion of the museum and its ancillary uses. Additionally, the proposed zoning amendment would address development standards appropriate for a museum setting. Parking for the museum facility will be accommodated utilizing the new surface parking lot adjacent to the expansion, a new surface parking lot at the southeast corner of Main Street and Interstate 5 (I-5) southbound on-ramp and shared parking with the Orange County Federal Credit Union facility at 2115 North Broadway and Rancho Santiago office site at 2323 North Broadway. A total of 622 parking spaces will be provided through these parking arrangements to accommodate the built out museum and ancillary uses (Exhibit 5) . Analysis of the Issues Amendment Application The City's Specific Development District was authorized and established for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the value, appearance and orderly development of property. In order to facilitate the proposed expansion of the museum use and allow flexibility in the development standards, the proposed zone change to Specific Development No. 78 would be most appropriate. The Specific Development would allow the museum and its ancillary uses to be accommodated in a comprehensive setting. The proposal supports the General Plan policies of encouraging commercial development along arterial streets, supporting developments that are harmonious with existing development in the area, provides the community and region economic and service benefits, and promotes the City's image as a regional acti vi ty center. The further establishment of the Bowers Museum as a regional attraction and the positive image reflected by a high quality facility will strengthen the areas commercial uses, encourage further development and provide additional cultural services to the City and region. 750-7