DATE: March 24, 2016
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed construction of sixteen attached single-family townhome-style condominiums located at 24755 O'Neil Avenue, requiring Site Plan Review, a Warrant to exceed the fence height standard for a proposed wall adjacent to the BART right-of-way, and approval of a Tentative Condominium Tract Map 8289 - Cypress Group, Tim Henderson (Applicant and Owner)
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission approve the proposed project, including approval of the Site Plan Review, Warrant to fence height, and the Tentative Condominium Tract Map 8289 applications (#201504016) to construct sixteen attached single-family townhome style condominiums, subject to the findings in this report and attached Conditions of Approval (Attachment III).
Body
SUMMARY
The applicant has requested approval of the Site Plan Review and Warrant applications, and the Tentative Condominium Tract Map to construct 16 single-family attached units at 24755 O'Neil Avenue. The proposed new in-fill development will replace a blighted vacant site with new, three-story homes, thus strengthening the residential presence along the western side of O'Neil Avenue in this neighborhood. The proposed density of 20 dwelling units per acre is consistent with the allowable density of the zoning district, which is 17.5 -35 dwelling units per acre. The units are well designed with a tandem garage for each unit and are situated between a small lot single-family and an attached townhome development. The proposed project, with the exception of the fence height along the BART right-of-way, is consistent with the Mission Boulevard Corridor Form Based Zoning Code provisions.
BACKGROUND
The project site is located along the western side of O'Neil Avenue just north of Orchard Avenue adjacent to the BART right-of-way. The applicant, Cypress Group, represented by Tim Henderson,...
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