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6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 6.1 The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the proposed change in the Master Site Plan, the proposed Solutia site plan, the proposed PUD Amendments, and the draft EA W. The DRC concluded that the Master Site Plan designates the vacant parcel as a restaurant site to serve the users of the Business Park. It is limited to 6,000 square feet of building area and 82 off-street parking spaces. The proposed change in use is not sensitive to the mixed-use nature of the Master Site Plan, and is not supportive or complementary to the existing uses, both directly adjacent to the vacant parcel as well as those throughout the business park. By not developing a restaurant on the site, it is possible that more off-site employee vehicle trips will be generated, especially during the lunch hours. 6.2 Recently staff received an inquiry regarding the location of a sit-down restaurant in Centre Pointe. Also, the tenants and some property managers in Centre Pointe have indicated the location of a restaurant in Centre Pointe as a specific need. This information has been provided to staff through on-site visits as part of the City's business retention program and as evidenced by the attached letter from Ryan Companies, property manager for many of the buildings in Centre Pointe. 6.3 The DRC concluded that the PUD controls the uses on the site with specific terms and conditions under which parcels and uses shall develop. The PUD indicates that if a restaurant is not developed, an office is an appropriate alternative. However, the site is limited to 6,000 square feet of building, unless a PUD amendment is approved. 6.4 The Community Development Director reviewed the proposed change in the Master Site Plan, the proposed Solutia site plan, the PUD Amendments, and the Draft EA W. The Community Development Director concluded that PUD Agreement is the regulatory document for the vacant parcel and that the proposed use, as an office, is appropriate and permitted, especially if the previous lot owner has demonstrated that there is no market for a restaurant. In addition, the proposed two-story office could increase the parcel's allowable square footage, lot coverage, and impervious coverage; however, these changes do not present heightened environmental concern as evidenced in the Draft EAW. 6.5 The Planning Commission was presented three recommendation options based on the staff considerations indicated above: ~ Deny the request; retain the 6,000 sq. ft restaurant pad. ~ Approve a 6,000 sq. ft. one story office building. ~ After an EA W negative declaration, amend Master Site Plan and PUD to allow two-story 21,240 sq. ft. office building 7.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: PF 3338 - RCA (12/17/01) - Page 7