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the project site, reduce the number of proposed townhomes from 12 to 10, and add two on- site guest parking spaces. The applicant formally submitted the PUD rezoning and development plan and tentative map applications on June 20, 2016. Planning Commission Recommendation At the August 24 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the project. At that meeting, the applicant expressed his concern with a staff - recommended condition requiring the location of the historic home's uncovered tandem and garage parking spaces to be swapped to allow for better usability of the uncovered space. The applicant indicated that he was agreeable to relocate the parking spaces, but noted that relocating the detached garage farther north on -site would place the garage within two feet of the northern portion of the historic home. The applicant requested that he be allowed to work with staff on the width of the garage in order to provide more separation from the home. The Commission recommended a condition of approval that would allow the Community Development Director to determine the final dimensions and placement of the detached garage at building permit review. The Commission also recommended adding a condition that the applicant look into the feasibility of an alternative roof design in order to create variation in the roofline to add more visual interest to the project. For a detailed description of the discussion at the March 23 and August 24 meetings, please see the attached Planning Commission staff report and minutes (Attachments 5, Exhibit D, and Attachment 6). The project is now before the Council for final action. SITE AND AREA DESCRIPTION The subject site, comprising of three parcels on the south side of St. John Street, is approximately 0.73 acres (31,798 square feet) in area, generally square in shape, and relatively flat. There are a total of eight trees, on the site, two of which are heritage- sized. There is perimeter fencing along the east, south, and west property lines and mature landscaping and trees immediately adjacent to the existing, approximately 1,066- square -foot single -story dwelling, constructed in 1900, and detached garage. The home was included in the City's Historic Resource Survey and was found to be a historic resource. There are mature trees that border the southern portion of the site and mature landscaping (i.e., shrubs /bushes) surrounding the dwelling unit. The subject site is currently accessible from three driveways off St. John Street. The properties adjacent to the subject parcel include townhomes to the north, across St. John Street; a duplex and detached single - family homes to the east; single - family homes to the south, and an apartment building to the west. The subject site is approximately 183 feet from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, measured from the tracks to the closest property line of the subject site. Images 1 and 2 show an aerial and street -scene view of the subject site and existing building. Page 4 of 12