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The proposed high quality of the development should add to the character of this area and help to encourage investment in high quality industrial and corporate facilities on the surrounding properties. The value of the restaurant as an amenity to the industrial park should also add to the success and marketability of the surrounding industrial/R&D developments. That the use/development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; Staff has not found any conflicts with the public health and safety that are internal to the proposal. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; In general, Staff has not found negative external effects from this proposal. Staff has raised one issue regarding the compatibility of this use with a potential new road that could be very near the west property line of this facility. The applicant has been advised of that possible conflict and does not believe it will be an issue. Additionally, the proximity of the railroad tracks could be perceived as incompatible with a 'fine-dining', destination restaurant. Similarly, the applicant does not believe noise from the railroad tracks is a detriment to the location. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walk, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. Staff has found this criterion to be well addressed by the applicant pedestrian plan and auto circulation system. Staff has recommended some additional lighting to further address this criterion. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 10 and recommended conditional approval by a vote of 3 to 2. The split vote was related to the tower issue, as the members present were all in support of the overall concept of the application. There were 15 conditions in Planning Commission Resolution 4/35. Several of those are 'tracking' conditions that would typically remain in place in the City Council resolution. However, there are also several design-related conditions that have not been fully met in the revised plans and therefore remain as recommended conditions in the City Council 14