DATE: March 24, 2016
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Proposal to subdivide a 2.3 acre parcel and construct 42 Townhomes at 25891 and 25915 Dollar Street, north of the Harder Road intersection, requiring approval of an Amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan of the Hayward Mission Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Form-Based Code, Site Plan Review, Warrants for Parking and Roof Pitch, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map; Donald Babbitt/Warmington Residential (Applicant), Lakhbir Singh, Dubba, LLC (Owner)
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the proposed Plan/Code Amendment, Site Plan Review, Warrants for Parking and Roof Pitch, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8301, subject to the findings contained herein and attached Conditions of Approval (Attachments II); and that the City Council finds the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15322: In-Fill Development Projects.
Body
SUMMARY
The project is supported by staff because the proposed density is consistent with that required in the Hayward Mission Boulevard Corridor Form-Based Code. In addition, the project is consistent with surrounding development, including properties to the west across the BART tracks and the adjacent KB Home development under construction to the south. The Spanish style architecture meets Hayward Design Guidelines and Code Design requirements with a variety of colored stucco exterior finishes, tile gable roof forms, use of arches and columns delineating entries and balconies with iron railings, and windows accented with decorative iron grills or wood shutters. The project design is at a scale and is harmonious with nearby Mission style development. Furthermore, the project is "green", with a GreenPoint Rated score of 103 points (over twice the minimum required for such rating) for such things as water and energy...
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