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ROLL CALL VOTE . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Cooper, Lutz, McGuirk, Wright and Chair Barker None None None Resolution No. PC 96-97 was entered approving Case PUD-81-30-68D and PUD-85-8-10D, as motioned. Mr. Iserson stated that he understands the consensus of the Commission is supportive of the signage as proposed. c. PUD-96-10. Ponderosa Homes Application for prezoning to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) - Medium Density Residential District and for PUD development plan approval for a 364-unit, single-family residential development on a 92-acre parcel located at 3380 and 3450 Mohr Avenue. The project site is bordered on the north by Mohr Avenue, on the south by Busch Road, on the west by existing single-family residential lots, and to the east by Kaiser Sand and Gravel Company. The Planning Commission will also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for this project. . Mr. Iserson presented the staff report on the application for the prezoning of the Ponderosa Homes site to PUD (Planned Unit Development) - Medium Density Residential and the PUD development plan approval for a 364-unit, single-family residential development located on an approximately 92 acre parcel. Mr. Iserson advised that tonight's meeting will consist of a public hearing and an opportunity for the Planning Commission to ask questions of staff. The matter will be continued to January, 1997. Mr. Iserson noted the neighbors of the project still have concerns. Mr. Iserson described the location of the project, being located between Mohr A venue, Busch Road, and Valley Avenue. The project has a mix of densities: 14 acres of low density, 66 acres of medium density, 6 acres of high density and 6 acres of park. This area was reviewed by the Steering Committee during the General Plan Update. The medium density rate is four units per acre or five units per acre if it incorporates a superb traditional design. Mr. Iserson explained that the General Plan established a holding capacity of 392 units for this site. Since that time, the City has discussed with Ponderosa the possibility of acquiring 4.8 acres adjacent to the OSC for expansion purposes. The holding capacity would then become 368 units. The proposed units totals 364. If the 4.8 acres is not acquired by the City, the applicants are proposing a total of 378 units. Under either scenario, the project is somewhat lower than the maximum holding capacity approved in the General Plan. The General Plan also speaks to saving the older homes on the property, providing larger lots with generous setbacks from Mohr Avenue, landscaping at least three acres of the Iron Horse Trail, and providing a six acre neighborhood park. . Plannin& Commission Minutes Page 6 December 11, 1996