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P24-0720, 0 Vineyard Ave Planning Commission 5 of 7 not be suitable for a new school and has indicated an interest in identifying the site for future residential development. The site is currently part of the Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan and would require a Specific Plan Amendment to allow for residential development. which remains applicable only if the site is not developed consistent with the Housing Element. Program 1.1 includes the Specific Plan Amendment in the rezoning action. To facilitate the development of the site, the park location and configuration is flexible. There can be one or more park and /or open spaces on the site as long as the total size of all the park and open space is at least three acres. To accommodate the desired residential density, the stormwater facilities serving the housing can be located in the park and/or open space area.” With respect to the amendment to Housing Element Page 51, it is noted that, as a separate item, staff is bringing forward a series of recommended amendments to the VACSP to align the Specific Plan with the amended land uses permitted for Area 27 in the Housing Element. While no amendment to the VACSP is technically required to permit residential development, the City is required to maintain consistency among its various planning regulations, including between a Specific Plan and the General Plan. Under State law, the General Plan’s land use designation that permits housing on this site is the overriding regulation with respect to allowable land use. The proposed text amendments would clarify language in the Hou sing Element that implies that amendment of the VACSP is required to permit housing on Area 27. Other amendments to Page 51 are to mirror the intent of the amendment to Land Use Element Policy 11. STAFF REVIEW/ANALYSIS General Plan and Land Use Consideration The proposed General Plan amendment would maintain the amount of park/open space provided on the site, but would allow the applicant to provide park and /or open space facilities in a more flexible manner that may better meet the needs of the community. The General Plan also provides policies and programs that encourage the evaluation of land use changes and the provision of community facilities, with which the amendment would be consistent: General Plan - Land Use Element Goal 2: Achieve and maintain a complete well-rounded community of desirable neighborhoods, a strong employment base, and a variety of community facilities Policy 5: Evaluate land-use changes in the context of overall City welfare and goals, as well as the impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Program 5.2: Consider surrounding land uses and potential impacts when changing land - use designations. Policy 8: Preserve and enhance the character of existing residential neighborhoods.