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General Plan Amendment 2007-03 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-02 April 13, 2009 Page 3 to Open Space. Since the plan was adopted, the opportunities to develop as an open space use have not materialized and, since the site was demolished five years ago, it has remained vacant. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency has reviewed this site and has determined that since it is not adjacent to any park, its potential to develop as a public park is non-existent. As a result, the applicant is proposing to construct a medical office building on the site. The proposed project requires a General Plan Amendment and a zoning ordinance amendment to redesignate the site from Open Space (OS) to General Commercial (GC) Exhibit 6 describes the revisions to the Land Use Element text and maps to pursue this project. Exhibit 7 describes the revisions to the North Harbor Specific Plan to pursue this project. The proposed General Plan Amendment to redesignate the site from an open space to a commercial land use would further the following General Plan land use element goals and policies: Promote land uses which enhance the city's economic Goal 2 and fiscal viability. Policy 2.10 Support new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. Goal 3 Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. Policy 3.1 Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity. Policy 3.5 Encourage new development and/or additions to existing development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood. Goal 5 Ensure that the impacts of development are mitigated. Policy 5.1 Promote development which has a net community benefit, and enhances the quality of life. Policy 5.2 Protect the community from incompatible land uses. Policy 5.5 Encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. The presence of vacant sites can be detrimental to the appearance of a neighborhood. This is particularly critical in this area as, according to the specific plan, it already lacks strong architectural character, has insufficient landscape and generally has a large number of older buildings that are not well maintained. Vacant sites also create a public nuisance and can contribute to create an environment that can be 7 5A-4