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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 04-06 Dulbin Transit Ctr Site E-1 ORDINANCE NO.4 - 06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ************************************* APPROVING A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER SITE E-! (METROPOLITAN AT DUBLIN STATION) PA 05-042 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. RECITALS A. By Ordinance No. 21-02 the City Council rezoned the approximately 91-acre area known as the Dublin Transit Center ("the Transit Center") to a Planned Development Zoning District and adopted a Stage 1 Development Plan for the Transit Center. B. This Ordinance adopts a Stage 2 Development Plan for a portion of the Transit Center, known as Site E-l. Section 2. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows: 1. The Project, known as Dublin Transit Center Site E-I (Metropolitan at Dublin Station), Planned Development Zoning meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a comprehensive development plan that is tailored to the high density residential and ancillary commercial land uses proposed on the Project site and creates a desirable use ofland that is sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design which is in close proximity to mass transit. 2. Development of Dublin Transit Center Site E-I (Metropolitan at Dublin Station) under the Planned Development Zoning will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area in that the land uses and site plan establish a high density residential apartment community with ancillary commercial uses, on-site amenities, and affordable units in compliance with Master Development Agreement adopted by Ordinance 5-03 in May 2003. The land uses and site plan provide effective transitions to surrounding development which is characterized by the proposed vehicular and pedestrian circulation system. Pursuant to Section 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows: I. The Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center E-I Metropolitan at Dublin Station) will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area in that the land uses and site plan establish a high density residential apartment community with ancillary commercial uses, on-site amenities, and affordable units in compliance with Master Development Agreement adopted by Ordinance 5-03 in May 2003. The land uses and site plan provide effective transitions to surrounding Ord. No. 4-06, Adopted 2/7/06 Page 1 of4 development which is characterized by the proposed vehicular and pedestrian circulation system. 2. The Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center Site E-l (Metropolitan at Dublin Station) Planned Development Zoning has been designed to accommodate the topography of the Project site which typically is characterized as vacant, flat land suitable for the development of a residential apartment community with ancillary commercial uses and therefore physically suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed Planned Development Zoning district. 3. The Stage 2 Development Plan will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in that the Project will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards and will implement all adopted mitigation measures. 4. The Stage 2 Development Plan is consistent with the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and the Transit Center Stage I Development Plan (Ordinance No. 21-02) as it is in conformance with the land use designation of high density residential that allows ancillary commercial use and the various requirements of the Stage I Development Plan. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council finds as follows: l. The project is found to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code section 65457 for residential projects that are consistent with a Specific Plan. The Project is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Dublin Transit Center General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, Stage I Planned Development Zoning, Tentative Parcel Map, and Development Agreement (SCH 2001120395) which was certified by City Council Resolution No. 215-02 dated November 19,2002. This recommendation is based on a determination that there are no supplemental impacts that would require preparation of a Supplemental EIR Section 3. MaD of the Property. Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, the Stage 2 Development Plan applies to the following property ("the Property"): 4.12: net acres within Lot I of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7667 for PA 05-042 (APN 986-0001- 013-02) of Dublin Transit Center Site E-I at the southeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Iron Horse Parkway. Ord. No. 4-06, Adopted 2/7/06 Page 2 of 4 A vicinity map showing the area for a Stage 2 Development Plan is shown below: Section 4. APPROVAL The regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are set forth in the following Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning Development Plan for the Property, which is hereby approved. Any amendments to the Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning Development Plan shall be in accordance with Section 8.32.080 and/or Section 8.120 of the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors. Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center Site E-l This is a Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. This Development Plan meets all the requirements for a Stage 2 Development Plan and is adopted as a zoning amendment pursuant to section 8.32.030.B of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. The Stage 2 Development Plan consists of the items and plans identified below, which are contained in the Stage 2 PD/SDR booklet dated December 19, 2005 and the Stage 2 Development Plan attached as Exhibit A ("Stage 2 Development Plan"), which are incorporated herein by reference. The Stage 2 PD/SDR booklet is on file in the Dublin Planning Department under project file PA 05-042. The PD, Planned Development Zoning District and this Stage 2 Development Plan provide flexibility to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and provisions of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied. 1. Statement of Compatibility with Stage 1 Development Plan. The Dublin Transit Center Site E- 1 (Metropolitan at Dublin Station) Stage 2 Development Plan is compatible with the Dublin Transit Center Stage 1 Development Plan in that the Project is a high density residential land use that allows ancillary commercial use as planned for in the Stage 1 Development Plan and conforms with the development regulations established under the Stage 1 Development Plan for maximum building heights and parking ratios. 2. Statement of Permitted Uses. Permitted, conditional, accessory, and temporary uses are allowed as set forth in the Stage 2 Development Plan, pages 2-4. 3. Stage 2 Site Plan. See Stage 2 PD/SDR booklet dated December 19, 2005. 4. Site Area, Proposed Densities. For site area, proposed densities, maximum permitted residential units, and maximum non-residential square footages, see Stage 2 Development Plan, pages 4-5. 5. Development Regulations. See Stage 2 Development Plan, page 5. Ord. No. 4-06, Adopted 2/7/06 Page 3 of 4 6. Architectural Standards. See Stage 2 Development Plan, pages 7-8. 7. Preliminary Landscaping Plans. See Stage 2 Development Plan booklet, pages Ll-L5. 8. Applicable Requirements of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided in this Stage 1 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property shall be governed by the provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance pursuant to section 8.32.060.C. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause the Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th day of February 2006, by the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, McCormick, Oravetz and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 1~ (bA/tI'~ '-/.;>>1 !Jyor ATTEST: ~UL~ City Clerk Ord. No. 4-06, Adopted 217106 Page 4 of 4 Stage 2 Development Plan Stage 2 Planning Development Zoning District (P A 05-042) Dublin Transit Center Site E-l Metropolitan at Dublin Station (Portion of APN 986-0001-013-02) This is a Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Planned Development Zoning District, of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for Dublin Transit Center Site E-l, located at the southeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Iron Horse Parkway. This Development Plan meets all of the requirements for Stage 2 Planned Development review ofthe project. This Development Plan includes Site, Architectural, Circulation, and other plans and exhibits prepared by Togawa and Smith Architects, Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21, 2005, and Landscape Plans prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21,2005, referred to as Project Plans labeled as Attachment 6 to the January 17, 2005 City Council Agenda Statement, stamped approved and on file in the Planning Department. The Planned Development District allows the flexibility needed to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning (Dublin Transit Center Plan) and provisions of Section 8.32, Planning Development Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied. The Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning District Development Plan meets the requirements of Section 8.32.040.B of the Zoning Ordinance and consists ofthe following: 1. Zoning 2. Permitted Uses 3. Conditional Uses 4. Temporary Uses 5. Accessory Uses 6. Dublin Zoning Ordinance - Applicable Requirements 7. Density & Affordability 8. Development Regulations 9. Parking/Garage and Loading 10. Site Plan and Architecture 11. Preliminary Landscape Plan 12. Compliance with Stage 2 Planned Development Plans Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning District Develooment Plan 1. Zoning PD, Planned Development Zoning District. The Dublin Transit Center Plan states that the land use for this property is Campus Office which allows office (up to 300,000 sq. ft.), high- density residential (with up to 300 dwelling units) and ancillary commercial (up to agmaximum of 15,000 sq. ft.). EXHIBIT A PO, Planned Development Zoning District PA 05.042 Dublin TransitCenter Site E-I 2. Permitted Uses Permitted uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning Development Plan (PA 00-013) and as shown as follows. Due to the number of available parking spaces on-site, the allowable uses for the site are limited (see Section 9, Parking, for more information). The approved uses for Metropolitan at Dublin Station are as follows: Multi-Familv Uses Accessory Structures and Uses (See below) Community Care Facility/Small Home Occupations (per Chapter 8.64 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance) Multi-Family Dwelling Parking Garage Private Recreation Facility (for homeowner's association and/or tenant's use) Small Family Daycare/Home Eating, Drinking and Entertainment Establishments including, but not limited to:* Bagel Shop Cafe Coffee House Delicatessen Ice CreamlYogurt Micro-Brewery Outdoor Seating Rental/Management Office Restaurant (serving alcohol permitted, full service, sit-down and convenience permitted, drive-thru's are not permitted) Local-Serving: Retail Uses including, but not limited to: Art Gallery/Supply Store Auto Parts Bakery Bicycle Shop Book Store Clothing Store Computers/Electronic Equipment DiscountlWarehouse Store Drug Store Florist/Plant Shop Formal Wear Sales/Rental Shop Furniture Store General Merchandise Store Gift Shop Hardware Hobby Shop Home Appliances Jewelry Store Liquor Store 2 PO, Planned Development Zoning District PA 05-042 Dublin Transit Center Site E.) Music Store Local-Serving Retail Uses including, but not limited to (continued): Newspapers and Magazines Paint, Glass and Wallpaper Store Parking Lot/Garage - Commercial Party Supplies Pet Store and Supplies Photographic Supply Store Picture Framing Shop Shoe Store Specialty Food Store/Grocery/Supermarket - including meat, fish, wine, candy, health food, etc. Specialty Goods - including cooking supplies, housewares, linen, window coverings, china/glassware, etc. Sporting Goods Stationary/Office Supplies Toy Store Variety Store Video Store Local Serving Service Uses including, but not limited to: Automatic Teller Machines (A TM) Bank, Savings and Loan, and other financial institutions Barber/Beauty ShoplNail Salon Copying and Printing Dry Cleaner (no plant on premises) Laundromat Locksmith Medical Clinic** Photographic Studio Professional Offices, including: accounting, architectural, dental, engineering, legal, medical, optometry, etc. Photographic Studio Real Estate/Title Office Shoe Repair Tailor Technology Access Center Travel Agency Watch and Clock Repair Eating and Drinking Establishments (including convenience, full service and sit down) are limited to a maximum of 8,000 sq. ** These facilities/uses are limited based on available parking * 3 PD. Planned Development Zoning District FA 05-042 Dublin Transit Center Site E-I 3. Conditional Uses Conditional uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage I Planned Development Zoning Development Plan (P A 00-013) and are as follows: Conditional Uses (the following would need to be approved bv the Planning Commission): Bar Community Care Facility/Large Day Care Center** Hospital/Medical Center Nightclub Religious Facility** School/Private** Eating and Drinking Establishments (including convenience, full service and sit down) are limited to a maximum of 8,000 sq. ft. ** These facilities/uses are limited based on available parking * 4. Temporary Uses Temporary uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage I Planned Development Zoning Development Plan (P A 00-013) and are as follows: Temporary Uses: Sales Office/Model Home Complex/Rental Office Temporary Construction Trailer 5. Accessory Uses Accessory uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage I Planned Development Zoning Development Plan (P A 00-013) and the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 6. Dublin Zoning Ordinance - Applicable Requirements Except as specifically modified by the provisions of this PD, Planned Developmcnt Zoning District Development Plan, all applicable general requirements and procedures of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance shall be applied to the land uses designated in this PD, Planned Development Zoning District Development Plan. 7. Density Site Area: Density: Number of Units: Unit Types: ,,4.1 acres (net) 73.1 dwelling units per acre (net) 300 dwelling units One Bedroom: 18 units 4 PO, Planned Development Zoning District PA 05-042 Dublin Transit Center Site E-l Two Bedroom: Three Bedroom: 236 units 46 units I Bedroom Flat + Mezzanine 15 I Bedroom Flat + Stoo 3 2 Bedroom Flat 182 2 Bedroom Flat + Mezzanine 13 2 Bedroom Flat + Stoop II 2 Bedroom Town House 30 3 Bedroom Flat 40 3 Bedroom Flat + Mezzanine 6 Total: 300 I I 2 2 2 2 2 2 8. Development Regulations Unless otherwise stated below, all development regulations in this Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning District are subject to the requirements of the R-M and comparable Commercial Zoning Districts. Develo ment Standard Lot Area: Multi-Famil ResidentiallAncilla Commercial :t4.1 acres (net) Lot Dimensions: Lot Width: Lot D th: Setbacks: 289'9" feet 602' 5" feet 10 feet o feet 16 feet o feet Dublin Boulevard Iron Horse Parkwa Dublin Boulevard Iron Horse Parkwa Martinelli Wa Carn us Drive Rei ht Limits: Residential/Commercial 7 stories Structures 65 feet Alon Martinelli Wa Re uired Parkin .* Residential 450 Guest Parkin 66 Rctml 30 Eating and Drinking 60 spaces Establishment Total Parkin re uired 606 s aces Lot Covera e: 84% *Refer to the section below for discussion on parking requirements. 5 PD. Planned. Development Zoning District PA OS..()42 Dublin Transit Center Site E-l 9. Parking/Garage and Loading A total of 734 parking stalls, either in the parking structure or on the street will be provided with the project. The number of residential parking stalls provided will exceed the requirement for the site by 128 (the Dublin Transit Center Plan requires 1.5 parking stalls for each dwelling unit), however, these stalls will be provided for residents of the condominiums. A total of 708 parking stalls will be provided in the parking garage. The parking garage can be accessed from Iron Horse Parkway and Campus Drive. Parking for residents will be located behind a gate which will require a remote to open. Retail parking is located on the south side of the garage. A total of 95 parking stalls and 22 guest parking stalls are located in this area. This portion of the parking garage may be accessed from Iron Horse Parkway and Campus Drive. Two pedestrian pathways are also included in the project which provide pedestrian access from Iron Horse Parkway and Martinelli Way. A total of 26 parking stalls will be provided on Iron Horse Parkway and Campus Drive which can be used for short term guest, resident or retail parking. Parking along these streets are limited to a maximum of two hours. Signage will be posted which alerts motorists of the parking limits. Loading for large trucks will be provided along Martinelli Way. The Dublin Transit Center Plan required 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit and did not discuss whether or not guest parking was included in that figure. Parking studies were later conducted which recommended that guest parking equal 15% of the total required number of parking stalls in the Transit Center. A total of 44 guest parking stalls will be provided which is a deficit of 22 stalls over what is required (66). The Applicant has requested a 25% shared parking credit which would allow the Applicant to combine retail and guest parking on the south side of the parking garage (which will result in a deficit of22 parking stalls). Based on recommendations from a parking analysis conducted for the project (see Omni-Means Focused Parking Analysis dated November 9, 2005), the provided parking will meet retail and guest parking demands for the property as long as the parking stalls along Iron Horse Parkway and Campus DriVe are reserved for short term parking. Based on the parking provided, retail uses will be limited based on the availability of parking, Retail parking requirements are located in Chapter 8.76, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Parking requirements for Metropolitan at Dublin Station are as follows: Eatin and Drinkin Fumiture/Lar e A General Retail Re air Sho Banks and Financial Institutions Outdoor Seatin Day Care Center (15+) I 1 1 1 1 1 6 PD, Planned Development Zoning District P A05-042 Dublin Transit Center Site E-I I Medical Office (Health Services/Clinics) II per 150 sq. ft. Based on available retail parking, Eating and Drinking Establishments are limited to no more than 8.000 sa. ft. Outdoor seating may be provided based on the number of available parking spaces. The table below illustrates the maximum floor area allowed per use and the number of parking stalls provided. :::i::E, .:.. Eating and Establishments Retail 9,000 sq. ft. 30** 30 * Although a total of 80 stalls are required based on the Municipal Code, due to the nature of the development, a transit oriented, mixed use project, the City Council determined that additional restaurant space was necessary to serve residents who live and work in the Transit Center. **Assumes General Retail use which requires 1 parking stall per 300 sq. ft. offloor area. The actual number of required parking stalls varies as shown on the table on the previous page. Flool' Ana Drinking 8,000 sq. ft. . Requil'ed Parkin!!: 80 Provided Pa.-kinl!: 60* Parking/Garage and Loading shall be provided in accordance with the Chapter 8.76, Off- Street Parking Regulations, of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, except as stated herein and as shown otherwise on the plans and exhibits prepared by Togawa and Smith, Architects, Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21, 2005, and Landscape Plans prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21, 2005, referred to as Project Plans labeled Exhibit _ to the January 13, 2006 City Council Staff Report, stamped approved and on file in the Planning Department. 10. Site Plan and Architecture This Development Plan applies to approximately :!:4.l net acres on the southeast comer of Dublin Boulevard and Iron Horse Parkway. The property is located between Iron Horse Parkway and Campus Drive on the West and East sides of the property and Dublin Boulevard and Martinelli Way on the North and South sides of the property. Residential and retail units will be located on site. The following is a synopsis ofthe proposed project: Residential: A total of 300 units would be constructed in two buildings. The overall architectural style of the project is Mediterranean with modem influences. Building Number 1 will be constructed along Martinelli Way, Iron Horse Parkway and Campus Drive and will have a total of 145 dwelling units plus ground floor retail. This building is 65' in height above grade and has six floors of residential units above ground floor retail (along Martinelli Way and Iron Horse Parkway) for a total of7 stories. On the Campus Drive elevation, there are seven floors of residential units. Building Number 2 will front Dublin Boulevard, Iron Horse Parkway and Campus Drive. This building will have 155 dwelling units and is 50' in height above grade. The building will be five stories of residential units (the ground floor along Dublin Boulevard will be parking). 7 PD. Planned Development Zoning District PA 05-042 Dublin Transit Center Site E-l Balconies 'are located on each of the elevations in the project. Access from ground floor units to the street has been provided on Campus Drive and Iron Horse Parkway to promote use ofthe surrounding streets. Each of the two buildings are centered around a courtyard which features attractive plantingsand walkways. Courtyard A has a pool and spa and Courtyard B has a spa which can be used by all residents. Both courtyards will connect for easy access to each side of the property. A recreation room and exercise room for use by all residents is located on the ground floor in the parking garage. The areas may be accessed via the elevators or stairs. Ancillary Commercial: Approximately 15,000 square feet of ancillary, neighborhood- serving commercial uses are allowed for development at the ground level along Iron Horse Parkway and Martinelli Way. Retail has been provided In Building Number I and includes 9,000 sq. ft. of general retail uses and 6,000 sq. ft. of eating and drinking establishments. Residents will have access to the retail via the elevators which are located throughout the parking structure and via the street. Two pedestrian paths are also located through the retail areas along Iron Horse Parkway and Martinelli Way which provide access to the sidewalk along these streets. The retail area includes signage and awnings which promote visual interest along the street. Parking Structure: The parking structure is located underneath the buildings and in the center of the buildings. The lower parking level will be a subterranean level. The ground floor level will be located beneath the courtyards and will only be visible along Dublin Boulevard. Resident parking is located on both levels while retail and guest parking is located on the ground floor. Access to the parking structure is located off of Campus Drive and Iron Horse Parkway. The site layout and architectural design of this project will be consistent with the urban lifestyle and character of mixed uses planned for the Dublin Transit Center. The detailing of the retail storefronts, townhouse stoops, and urban landscape will enhance the pedestrian scale of this area. The architecture of the buildings is in the "Mediterranean" style with modern influences which can be seen in some of the details on the buildings. Each building will have its own architectural style to promote uniqueness and architectural diversity on the site. While the buildings are not exact replicas of each other, certain architectural elements are replicated on each of the building. Details including roof forms, colors, materials, form, massing, balcony design and window design are similar on each ofthe buildings. While there are differences in the two designs, the overall designs compliment each other. The two different building designs will promote visual interest along the street and through out the project. See attached plans and building elevations prepared by Togawa and Smith Architects, Inc. labeled Exhibit A received by the Planning Division on November 21,2005, and Landscape Plans prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21,2005, referred to as Project Plans labeled Exhibit A to the January 13, 2006 City Council Staff Report, stamped approved and on file in the Planning Department. Any modifications to the project shall be substantially consistent with these plans and of equal or superior materials and design quality. 11. Preliminary Landscape Plan 8 PO, Planned Development Zoning District P A 05-042 Dublin Transit Center Site E-l The landscape plan reinforces the urban design intent by creating a pedestrian oriented perimeter with generous sidewalks, street tree planting, and enhanced paving patterns at key elements. On the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Iron Horse Parkway, the corner has been designed to include an opportunity for public art with attractive landscape materials. In order to soften the height of the building and promote visual interest along the street, large shrubs, trees and colorful plants will be provided. These plants include redwood trees, camellias, India Hawthorn, ferns and other materials. The variety of plant materials will also screen the ground floor of the building (where parking is visible). See the Section on Sheet L4 ofthe project plans to see a sketch ofthe proposed landscaping along Dublin Boulevard. A double row of trees will be located on all streets which will conform to the requirements of the Dublin Transit Center Plan. Accent planting will be located at the entrance to the parking garage off. of Iron Horse Parkway. The planting will include small plants as well as accent trees in addition to the accent paving. The courtyard will also feature attractive plant materials. The materials will be a mix trees, shrubs, accent shrubs and ground cover. See plans (Sheets L-I through L-5) prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21,2005, referred to as Project Plans labeled Exhibit A to the January 13, 2006 City Council Staff Report, stamped approved and on file in the Planning Department. 12. Compliance with Stage 2 Planned Development Plans The project shall substantially comply with the project plans and exhibits prepared by Togawa and Smith Architects Inc, received by the Planning Division on November 21,2005, and Landscape Plans prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Inc., received by the Planning Division on November 21,2005, referred to as Project Plans labeled Exhibit A to the January 13, 2006 City Council Staff Report, stamped approved and on file in the Planning Department. Such project plans are incorporated by reference. Any modifications to the project shall be substantially consistent with these plans and of equal or superior materials and design quality. 9