DATE: October 1, 2015
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Subdivision and Construction of 18 Detached Single Family Homes on a 1.96 Acre Parcel located at 24178 and 24570 Saklan Road, requiring a change to the zoning from RM (Medium Density Residential) to PD (Planned Development), Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTTM 8226, and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program - Rick Rosenbaum, Lenox Homes, LLC (Applicant)/Ronald Depina Etal (Owner)
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the proposed project, including the adoption of the attached Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)(Attachment III), and approval of the Zone Change and Vesting Tentative Tract Map to build eighteen detached single-family homes, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval (Attachment II).
Body
SUMMARY
This proposal is supported by staff because the proposed density, twelve (12) dwelling units per net acre, is consistent with the allowed density of the existing Medium Density Residential General Plan land use designation of 8.7-17.4 dwelling units per net acre. The project is well-designed, keeping many of the desirable features of a typical detached single family dwelling project. The design provides a variety of architectural styles, roofs and exterior finishes, a landscape entry feature and an abundance of trees, creating a rich streetscape. Though the homes are on lots smaller than those of typical single-family homes, the development is consistent with surrounding newer development and provides the desired features of typical single-family homes, including recessed second floors, rear yard private open space, and parking in front of garages. In addition, as discussed later in this report, the proj...
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