Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 12 09

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ANALYSIS: Compliance with Chapter 17.72 — Planned Community Zone District The GDP Amendment is subject to Section 17.72 of the LMC regulating Planned Community Zone Districts (PCZD). Any amendments to a PCZD are subject to the same process and requirements as the initial approval. The language and analysis for compliance with 17.72 are as follows: 17.72.010: Purpose. The purpose of the planned community zone district is to encourage, preserve and improve the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the city by encouraging the use of contemporary land planning principles and coordinated community design ... [and] to provide related areas for various housing types, retail and service activities, recreation, schools and public facilities, and other uses of land. The GDP Amendment does not affect Centennial Valley's ability to fulfill the purpose of a PCZD. School uses are generally contemplated in such districts and add to the diversity of those accessing the area which could result in the increased support for existing businesses. 17.72.030: Procedure and applicability. [The] development plan shall consist of a map or maps, together with supplementary text materials, and an agreement between developer and city which includes a phasing plan, and such development plan shall set forth the following: [proposed uses, type of development, proposed locations of all sites and facilities]. The GDP Amendment application includes all required elements and shows the proposed location for the new use. This proposal does not include any new development or changes to any existing structures or site plans at this time. Any new development or changes to the site will require compliance with all applicable design standards. The draft Development Agreement allows the City to require changes to parking and circulation as needed to ensure on -site and adjacent vehicular and pedestrian circulation and safety. 17.72.090: Commercial and Office. A. This section is intended to promote the development of well -planned shopping centers and facilities that provide a variety of shopping, professional, business, cultural and entertainment facilities designed to create an attractive and pleasant shopping atmosphere. The addition of a new use with the proposed tenancy has the potential to contribute to the diverse mix of users and uses in the immediate area and in the overall development. Staff notes that elsewhere throughout the city, a Private School use requires approval of a Special Review Use (SRU). In this case, the applicant proposes this to be a by -right use, along with the existing Research/Office uses. Because this is a standalone property, the use could be evaluated for impacts, similar to the SRU analysis, at this Centennial Valley GDP Amendment Page 4 of 12 PC — December 9, 2021