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PROS AND CONS FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT Pros Cons One additional housing unit which will increase Adds a new structure to a vacant lot which will the City's supply of market rate housing. be visible to the surrounding neighbors to the east and west until the proposed landscaping matures. Allows appropriate development on a property Creates higher demand on City services zoned for a residential use. including water, sewer, road infrastructure, and other public services and amenities. Significant and enhanced landscaping along the project frontage and rear and side yards would soften the appearance and reduce visual impacts of the new residence. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS Notices of this application were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site. Staff has provided the location and noticing map as Exhibit C for reference. At the time this report was published, staff had not received any public comments about the project. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project was programmatically reviewed as part of the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which was certified on June 1, 1999. Pursuant to Section 15182 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, no additional environmental review is required for residential projects that are proposed in accordance with a Specific Plan for which CEQA documentation was certified after January 1, 1980. Therefore, no environmental review document accompanies this report. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION Staff has reviewed the subject proposal in accordance with the approved PUD-54 and the architectural design guidelines for the Estates on Oak Ridge Subdivision and believes the subject proposal is consistent with the regulations and would meet all of the applicable design review criteria. Staff believes that the architectural style and design of the residence are appropriate for the Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan Area. Primary Author: Eric Luchini, Associate Planner, 925-931-5612 or eluchini aC�cityofcleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Steve Otto, Senior Planner Ellen Clark, Planning Manager Gerry Beaudin, Director of Community Development P19-0092, 6 Winding Oaks Drive Planning Commission 9 of 9 g Commission 8 of 9 mostly drought tolerant, as well as hardscape features, including a decorative brick and black basalt gravel driveway and entry walkway, decorative patio, and decorative stepping pads to complement the brick wainscoting on the proposed residence. The architectural design guidelines require a minimum of 22 new 24-inch box size trees on the subject lot. The proposed landscape plan includes a total of 23 new trees throughout the site, all 24-inch box size. No existing trees are proposed for removal or will be affected by the project. Staff believes the proposed landscape plan will provide adequate landscaping for the site, as required by the architectural design guidelines. The combination of plant materials and hardscape will add interest to the site and will also soften the appearance of the home from the surrounding parcels. P19-0092, 6 Winding Oaks Drive Planning Commission 6 of 9 2002 DSP in 2013. They provided it to staff in 2014 and have been awaiting this process. She said although there have been wins, there Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 27 June 26, 2019