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evaluation. Section 1: Tentative PUD Evaluation As required by the Type III land use application procedures beginning at EC 9.7300, the Hearings Official must review any PUD application and consider pertinent evidence and testimony as to whether the proposed use is consistent with the criteria required for approval (shown below in bold typeface). Based on the evidence available as of the date of this staff report, the following findings, and recommendations are presented. The Hearings Official shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the tentative PUD and adjustment review applications with findings and conclusions. Decisions approving applications, or approving with conditions shall be based on compliance with the following criteria at EC 9.8320 and 9.8030: EC 9.8320(1) The PUD is consistent with applicable adopted policies of the Metro Plan. The Metro Plan land use diagram designates the area of the subject property for Commercial uses, consistent with its existing base zoning of C-2 Community Commercial and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. The applicant identified a number of applicable Metro Plan policies in their written narrative. Below is a list of the policies staff find to be most relevant to the proposal. Transportation Element • Policy F.13. Support transportation strategies that enhance neighborhood livability. • Policy F.18. Improve transit service and facilities to increase the system's accessibility, attractiveness, and convenience for all users, including the transportation disadvantaged population. • Policy F.21. Expand the Park-and-Ride system within the metropolitan area and nearby communities. The development is located on a key transportation corridor and proposes a transit station that would increase neighborhood livability through more efficient and effective access to transit. The development includes bicycle parking, facilities, and a new Park-and-Ride lot for connectivity. To the extent that policies of the Metro Plan are relevant and applicable to this request, staff concurs with the applicant and finds that the proposed development is consistent with the Metro Plan. Based on the available information, there are no policies and/or other provisions in the Metro Plan that conflict with the proposal. Based on the findings above, the proposal complies with EC 9.8320(1). EC 9.8320(2): The PUD is consistent with applicable adopted refinement plan policies. The River Road - Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan serves as the applicable adopted refinement plan for the area included in this tentative PUD proposal. The property is located within the River Road/Division Subarea and is designated for Commercial uses. Staff have identified the following relevant refinement plan policies: General Land Use Policies • Policy 1.0. Minimize land use conflicts by promoting compatibility between land uses, especially among residential, commercial-industrial, and commercial-agricultural uses. June 2019 Staff Report: Santa Clara Transit Station - PDT 19-1/ARA 19-1 Page 4 of 23