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<br />Amendment Application No. 2006-05 <br />November 27, 2006 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />The existing zoning and general plan designations for the subject <br />property are inconsistent. The current general plan designation allows <br />for the development of single-family residences while the zoning allows <br />professional offices. As the General Plan for the City indicates this <br />area as Low Density Residential (LR-7), the long range vision for the <br />area encourages the development of single-family residential uses. <br />Although current zoning would allow the construction a professional <br />office, the inconsistency creates issues for property owners who are <br />trying to use the General Plan as the guide for development. Policy 5.4 <br />of the Land Use Element states that the City should support proj ects <br />that are consistent with the General Plan designation. <br /> <br />Policy 5.4 of the Land Use Element focuses on encouraging development that <br />is compatible with and supportive of surrounding land uses. The entire <br />Third Street block is zoned Professional and allows office development, <br />including the conversion of residences into professional offices. <br />However, the existing land uses on the block are comprised of residential <br />uses. A professional office at the project site would be inconsistent <br />with the pattern of development for this neighborhood. An office building <br />at the subject site would be bounded by residential uses on all four sides <br />and would break the continuity of residential structures for this section <br />of Third Street. <br /> <br />Policy 3.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is <br />compatible in scale and consistent with the architectural style and <br />character of the neighborhood. The proposed home has been designed to <br />blend with the existing neighborhood. The new residence is designed <br />with Craftsman style elements and blends with several of the existing <br />homes on the block. Key features include siding, hung windows with wood <br />trim, and a front porch with large columns. Additionally, the proposed <br />garage is detached and located at the rear of the subject site to match <br />the existing development pattern of the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that <br />the City Council approve Amendment Application No. 2006-05. <br /> <br />75A-4 <br />