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c. GPA-95-02/PUD-95-06. Red Bear. Inc. (Stanlev Seniors) (1) Application for a General Plan Amendment to redesignate five parcels of approximately 2.88 acres from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. (2) Planned Unit Development rezoning from R-1-20,000 to PUD (Planned Unit Development) - HDR (High Density Residential) District and development plan approval for a 97-unit, two-story apartment complex for reduced-income senior citizens located at 4023-4073 Stanley Boulevard. Zoning for the property is R-1-20,000 District. The Planning Commission will also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report for the second hearing of the Red Bear senior housing project. Mr. Iserson noted some neighbors were not notified of the October 25th public hearing; therefore, the application is being heard to allow for their public testimony. The neighbors not receiving the proper notification are the residents of Del Valle Court, Mr. Glanville, owner of the vacant property on Del Valle Court, and the Finns at 202 Del Valle Court. Staff held a second neighborhood meeting and became aware of the serious concerns of these neighbors. Staff determined the application should be brought before the Planning Commission for a second review. The applicants have revised the site plan in accordance to the neighbors' concerns. Staff reviewed the existing residential development in the area as well as the viable and non- viable land use designations for the site. Staff determined that the site could accommodate land use designations of Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential. This project has a density of 33 units per acre which is higher density than other projects in the area. However, staff distinguishes "senior" housing from a traditional high density housing project as having less of an impact on schools, parks, traffic, activity, noise, etc. Mr. Iserson cited the number of vehicle trips for various densities. Staff feels the streets will be able to accommodate the traffic generated by the senior project. Staff feels this project is consistent with the area because of the other high density developments in the area. If this density level was a traditional project, it would have greater impacts on the area. However, this is a senior project and staff feels the above- mentioned impacts would not be present. The General Plan Steering Committee has recommended that sites be made available for infill development, and that multiple family residential development and affordable housing be promoted. Staff feels the proposed project will meet these goals. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 November 29, 1995