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AA No. 07-01, EIR No. 06-01, GPA No. 07-01, ZOA No. 07-01, DA No. 07-01, SPR No. 07-1 and TTM No. 07-01 March 19, 2007 Page 10 Amendment Application A zone change to allow the development of an "urban village" within this primarily office district will result in a project that is consistent with the City's proposed General Plan land use designation of District Center. With the creation of the MEMU Overlay Zone, a change will need to occur to allow the Overlay Zone suffix (-OZl) to be added to the existing zoning designations within the Metro East area. The addition of the OZl suffix will identify those properties that may exercise the ability to develop under the MEMU zone. Additionally, as a suffix, the base zone will continue to be in place. For example, those properties that may be zoned P-OZl (Professional-Overlay Zone 1) can develop or continue to operate an office building to the Professional zone standards or can take advantage of the overlay zone standards and propose a mixed- use project. The proposed zone change will result in a project that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. For instance, the mixed- use proj ect will contribute to the promotion of balanced land uses. Also, the project will include a variety of land uses that will enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Finally, development in the area, through the construction of the proposed public improvements and site amenities, will contribute to the enhancement of a unique development site. General Plan Amendment In order to facilitate the implementation of the Metro East Overlay Zone, amendments to the General Plan are necessary. The Land Use Element will be amended to change the designations in the subject area from Professional and Administrative Office (PAO) to District Center (DC). The change to the District Center designation allows an urban village development where office, retail and residential activities would coexist in an attractive, well-planned development area. It further allows the continued and future use of office within this designation (Exhibits 13 and 14) . Development Agreement The development agreement is a legal the City that defines the terms and the project site. This agreement permitted uses and standards for the contract between the developer and nature of development proposed for establishes development intensity, term of the agreement. In exchange 758-10