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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The project is categorically exempt (Section 15303, Class 3) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental documents accompany this report. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION As described in this report, the proposed residential units (as conditioned) will be compatible with the surrounding properties. The site layout, building design, and massing are appropriate for the site and the Design Review criteria can be met. Staff recommends the Commission adopt the attached resolution, making the criteria for PMC Section 18.20 (Design Review) and approving application P19-0410, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Primary Author: Natalie Amos, Associate Planner 925-931-5613 or namos(c�cityofpleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development P19-0410, 715 Rose Avenue Planning Commission 11 of 11 ed in the analysis section, staff believes the project's density, development standards, architecture, site design, and landscaping, as proposed and conditioned, would be compatible with other single- and multi-family homes in the vicinity and not create adverse impacts, and recommends the Planning Commission approve the project as proposed and conditioned. However, alternatives to the proposal which could be considered by the Planning Commission include: 1. No project, under which the site would not be further developed in the near-term; or 2. Approve the Design Review plan with modifications. The Planning Commission could approve the project with modifications to the development standards, architecture, landscaping, or other site improvement changes. Since staff believes the project will not adversely impact any properties or the surrounding area, and the project has been designed to be compatible with the existing home on-site and homes in the neighborhood, staff recommends neither of the two project alternatives be pursued. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA PMC Section 18.20 sets forth Design Review Criteria. These criteria are set forth in the draft Resolution included as Exhibit A, and includes preservation of natural beauty, relationship of the proposed buildings with the streetscape and surroundings, compatibility of architecture, among other criteria. As described in Exhibit A and based on the information and analysis provided in this report, staff recommends the Commission make the required findings to approve the project. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this application was sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site, and the Pleasanton Heritage and Downtown Improvement Associations. At the time this report was published, staff had not received any public comments. P19-0410, 715 Rose Avenue Planning Commission 10 of 11 g complexes should be designed to follow the rhythm and scale of the surrounding homes; • Duplexes or triplexes located behind single-family homes are preferred over large-scale structures to maintain the small-town character of Downtown neighborhoods and to retain the single-family residential streetscape; P19-0410, 715 Rose Avenue Planning Commission 8of11 y, 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