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EIR No. 2010 -01, AA No. 2014 -01, GPA No. 2014 -01 April 14, 2014 Page 3 A comprehensive hardscape and landscape program has been developed for the project. This program will enhance the existing landscape theme of the campus and will further assist in unifying the structures through a consistent landscape program. A decorative plaza and motor court will be situated between the proposed tower and existing building that will provide an upscale entry to the campus as well as provide a public space for residents and visitors to gather and Interact. The plaza will include textured paving and a grove of deciduous and evergreen canopy trees. Preliminary designs also include a water element such as a fountain (Exhibit 7). Protect Background In 1972, the City Council approved Variance No. 1972 -38, which allowed The Christian and Missionary Alliance (Town and Country) the ability to construct a new residential care facility for the elderly with a 57 percent reduction in parking in the Single - Family Residence (R -1) zoning district. In June 1972, the City Council approved Amendment Application No. 698 to change the zoning of the property from R -1 to Suburban Apartments (R -4), which would be more compatible with the development proposed for Town and Country Manor. In 1989, Conditional Use Permit No. 1989 -04 and Variance No. 1989 -03 were approved to allow the construction of the one -story skilled nursing wing on the east end of the campus and to allow non - integrated parking on the site. Town and Country Manor is a non - profit organization whose mission is to provide a caring environment based on the Christian faith that is designed to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of its residents. It is a continuing care retirement center licensed by the State of California's Department of Social Services. Town and Country is equipped to provide independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care to meet the changing needs of its residents. General Plan and Zoning Analysis The General Plan land use designation for the site is Medium Density Residential (MR -15), which allows single and multi- family development at a maximum density of 15 units per acre. Development in Medium Density Residential areas of the City is characterized primarily by duplexes, apartments or a combination of both. The proposed project is not consistent with this General Plan land use designation. However, a General Plan Amendment is proposed for this project that would change the current MR -15 designation to District Center (DC), which will make the project consistent with the General Plan. The subject site is located in the Suburban Apartment (R -4) zoning district. The R -4 zoning designation allows uses such as bungalow courts, apartment houses and similar uses. The project site is not consistent with the zoning designation. An amendment application (zone change) to change the zoning designation to a Specific Development (SD) is proposed for this project, which will make the project consistent with the new SD zoning designation (Exhibit 8). 75A -5