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City Council Meeting Minutes May 1, 2012 Page 9 of 17 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; service, 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, safety and convenience. SRU —Criteria #4 Internal Efficiency: The proposal will generate minimal negative external impacts on adjacent land uses compared to what is currently allowed on the property. 1) Traffic impacts are approximately 60% of what would be generated if the property were a vibrant grocery store; 2) The City's storm water conditions will be improved because of on-site improvements. Staff believes the criterion has been met. 5. 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 walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. SRU- Criteria #5 Pedestrian Circulation: The proposed site plan provides a significant upgrade to the current pedestrian environment: All walkways meet ADA; Pedestrian visibility and safety will be improved; and buildings engage all walks. Staff believes the criterion has been met Policies and Principals of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan: The 2009 Comprehensive Plan defines seven opportunity areas in its long-range vision within its framework plan. The Safeway site is located in Area #1, titled — Master Planning Neighborhoods and Retailer Revitalization. Staff believes the proposed Safeway redevelopment is consistent with the spirit and intent of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. The project is consistent with all 41 principles and all but one of the established supporting policies. The one policy where there is a conflict is Policy FH 1.2: "New development should not have a negative impact on the City's fiscal position." According to the developer's analysis, the public services required by the project would cost more than the revenue generated by the project. There would be economic benefits from the project City-wide, which could outweigh the negative fiscal returns. Also, the fiscal impact of the proposed development on the City should be evaluated relative to other land uses for the site that are likely in the future. The proposed Safeway Redevelopment would not require the City to exceed its overall population limit of approximately 23,000 residents. The redevelopment proposal for the Safeway site provides a nationally recognized strategy to stimulate private commercial development and redevelopment without the necessity of public subsidy. Staff believes the criterion has been met.