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THE CITY OF Planning Commission INV Ili Agenda Report LEASANTON© April 27, 2022 Item 4 SUBJECT: P19-0410 APPLICANT: Kurt Hereld, Hereld &Ayres Architects PROPERTY OWNER: John Fracisco PURPOSE: Request for Design Review approval to: 1) construct an approximately 1,344-square-foot detached two-story, two-unit home in front of the existing single-story home; and 2) demolish the detached garage and construct an approximately 1,385-square-foot detached two-story garage with unit above, behind the existing single-story home, and related site improvements. LOCATION: 715 Rose Avenue GENERAL PLAN: High Density Residential SPECIFIC PLAN: Downtown Specific Plan — High Density Residential ZONING: RM-1,500 (Multi-Family Residential) and Core Area Overlay EXHIBITS: A. Draft Resolution and Conditions of Approval B. Project Plans dated "Received January 26, 2022" C. Location and Notification Map STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution approving P19-0410, based on the design review criteria of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) and subject to the draft conditions of approval listed in Exhibit A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposal would retain the existing single-family home and allow development of three new multi-family units at 715 Rose Avenue. The project includes associated site improvements including new landscaping and vehicular parking as described in this report. New multi-family housing requires review and approval by the Planning Commission. As proposed and conditioned, staff finds the proposal to be consistent with the objectives of the General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan, and zoning districts. The Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. ion of work force housing to allow compliance without artificial restraints. He concurred with streamlining ADUs and utilizing the State mandate to address the housing need. He concurred with the need for denser number of units and creating affordable opportunities for families that reflected the different ethnic profiles and interests. He expressed concern about the impacts of infill on existing neighborhoods. He indicated support for employer partnerships. Commissioner Allen asked the implications for the housing sites included in the Housing Element. Ms. Clark stated the Council provided direction on the proposed housing sites and the environmental analysis was starting, therefore, it would be difficult to reconsider the sites. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION/INFORMATION 8. Reports from Meetings Attended (e.g., Committee, Task Force, etc.) There were no reports from meetings attended. 9. Actions of the City Council Ms. Clark provided a brief overview of the items listed in the report. 10.Future Planning Calendar Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 8 February 23, 2022 to be a leading innovator in providing affordable housing for the Pleasanton workforce. He suggested Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 8 February 23, 2022 icing was critical. She suggested reconsidering the basis for the low-income housing study, especially for residential. She requested more data on the expenditure of funding and what percentage was directed at adding more housing versus the other programs, because HCD was looking at the number of built units. She stated it was worth exploring a housing overlay zone but the ordinance should align with State law for short term. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 9, 2022 a business person would be equal with building a unit and paying an IZO. Ms. Clark explained the basis for the inclusionary zoning requirement, and the amount of the low-income housing fee were different and therefore, there was a disjuncture between the two fees (i.e. the in-lieu fee does not cover 100 % of the cost of constructing an affordable unit). Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 7 February 9, 2022