ITEM 23 ATTACHMENT 7 - PC Agenda Report

P22-1089, PUD-147 and Tract 8522, Merritt Planning Commission 11 of 33 Table 1: Parking Space Breakdown Grading and Drainage As mentioned, the proposed project site drops in elevation as you move east from Foothill Road. The elevation from the Foothill Road frontage to the entry gate falls by approximately 60 feet. Grading is proposed throughout the proposed project areas to create the predominantly flat pad lots, bio-retention areas, and streets. Due to some abrupt grade changes in the central portions of the proposed project site, approximately 12,400 cubic yards of earth is estimated for off-haul or export. The entire project site slopes to the southeast corner of the property where there is an existing storm drain inlet that carries the drainage into the storm system under I-680. There is also an open channel ditch along the southern edge of the proposed project site. This ditch was relocated to the Merritt Property when the Foothill Knolls neighborhood to the south was developed. This ditch carries water from off-site that flows from the west side of Foothill Road into pipes under Foothill Road and down Puri Court (to the south) and then into a drainage structure at the northern end of the ditch. Off-site storm drainage runoff from Puri Court and Foothill Road are proposed to be conveyed through the proposed project site in a separate storm drain bypass system, shown on various civil plan sheets in Exhibit B. Building Architecture/Design All new market rate units would be production homes, although, three lots would remain vacant and be reserved for future custom homes (see discussion below). For the new market rate production units, seven styles of homes proposed, with seventeen distinct elevations. All plans, which range in height between 25 to 32 feet, are primarily single-story units (except Plan 6 and Plan 8) and Plans 2, 3, and 5 have second story “pop-ups” as options that would provide a bonus room, and office or guest bedroom in those units. These second story “pop-ups” are all positioned over the central to front area of the respective units and all windows are oriented to the front or side to provide privacy for any adjoining neighbors to the rear. The new market rate units range in size from approximately 2,334 square feet to 4,280 square feet and have two- to four-car garages. There would be numerous options provided to the buyer providing flexibility in their living spaces, including detached and attached casitas and detached and attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Plans 3, 4 and 5 have optional interior ADUs/suites providing the opportunity for multi-generational adults to live together or to provide accommodations for caregivers. The architecture provides an eclectic mix of elevation styles including French, Modern Farmhouse, Sonoma, Spanish and Traditional Farmhouse. The designs also incorporate a mixture of side entry garages as well as front loaded garages which further enhances the street scene.