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be situated in close proximity to the main residence. Staff believes that the second unit is appropriately situated on the site in that it is positioned away from Sycamore Road, helping to maintain the rural character of the streetscape in accordance with the NSSP. In addition, the house is set back at least 20 feet from the southern property line, exceeding the 10 foot minimum setback, with existing landscaping between the proposed structure and Pioneer Trails Place and the adjacent homes to the south. The project has also met the parking requirements of the PMC and will not substantially contribute to increased traffic or parking demand. Construction Traffic Concerns have been raised regarding construction traffic along Pioneer Trails Place and potential effects on emergency vehicle access, traffic, and roadway maintenance. Staff understands that all construction projects generate temporary construction traffic. Construction vehicles have been conditioned to be prohibited from parking on Amber Lane and Pioneer Trails Place including the hammer-head turn-out area at all times except for brief loading and unloading and are not permitted to block or impede access by residential or safety vehicles. The road construction of Pioneer Trails Place was reviewed by the City and would be able to withstand typical vehicle traffic, including large vehicles, as it accommodates weekly trash service. Pioneer Trails Place, however, is a private drive and maintenance and repairs of the street would be in accordance with a private maintenance agreement. Staff believes that based on the size of the project and the expected scope of the construction plan, project construction traffic would not substantially contribute to roadway damage or create circulation hazards. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this appeal was sent to surrounding property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the site. At the time this report was published, no additional letters in opposition or support of the project were received. The location and noticing maps are included within Attachment 4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Projects of this nature are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. CONCLUSION As approved and conditioned, the proposed second unit complies with the City's Second Unit Ordinance and is a permitted use on the subject property. It has been designed to be compatible with the existing home and neighborhood as well as all applicable site development standards in terms of setbacks, height, size, and floor area. Submitted by: Fisc Review: Approved by: `7lti�L ^ 71/1/-- 0(7 Steve Kirkpatrick Tina Olson Nelson Fialho Acting Director of Director of Finance City Manager Community Development Page 6 of 7