PC 03/08/78 - Laserfiche WebLink

tinuances, the matter was re-reviewed by staff and they recommended PUD zoning for the property. Although the rezoning initiation was for HPD, further analysis of this zoning district indicates that the HPD zone may not be the most appropriate zoning district for the subject property. On land as steep as the subject property, HPD zoning would allow very low density development. Only 12 units would be allowed for development on the entire 60 acres unless special features were included. Additionally, almost 55 of these acres would have to be set aside as common open space, which becomes prohibitive to only 12 homeowners. Review on the negative declaration was held. Mr. Roger Manning, spoke for the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association. Directing his comments to the negative declaration, he expressed strong concern regarding amount of traffic which might be generated onto Crellin and Arbor. If property is zoned PUD, the number of vehicle trips per day would increase significantly. His group did not object to the PUD, per se, as long as some HPD features as originally hoped for by staff and Council are maintained. Basically, their fears centered around the "unknowns" of the PUD zoning designation. Mr. Manning stated that the builders would meet with the homeowners group to review the development plans. Mark Bucher, 1094 Vintner Way, spoke. He presented a map which denotes those areas from which the hills are visible, and those from which they are not. He urged extreme caution in developing the land because of its aesthetic value. Jim Candy, 1260 Chianti Court spoke about the dilemma in both the HPD zoning as opposed to the PUD zoning. He asked that some compromise density be proposed between the two zoning districts. Next, J.D. Porter, 1236 Chianti, discussed his evaluation of certain sec- tions of the PUD ordinance. He felt that interested citizens may not get a chance to comment on any changes which might be made to an approved PUD. He discussed grading, cut and fill, etc. His conclusion was that the HPD zoning would be the best manner of development. Secretary Harris explained that the density would have to conform to the General Plan, and would have to be less than 22 units per acre. Secretary Harris indicated that under the PUD a maximum of 150 units could be developed, but it is extremely unlikely the City would consider so high a density in that area, which would necessitate an excessive amount of grading. Next, Marilyn Cheney, a boardmember of the Vintage Hills Homeowners Associ- ation described grading problems existing with the present homes there. In fact, the present owners are thinking of banding together to pursue correction of grading problems which many of them are experiencing with their properties. She also asked about possible water pressure problems, and if this would require a water tank. -3-