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PUD-84-13 Castlewood Properties, Inc. Application of of Castlewood Properties, Inc. to prezone an approximately 8.8 acre site to PUD (Planned Unit Development)-High Density Residential and "A" (Agricultural) Districts and for development plan approval for an 84 unit multi-family residential complex and proposed City park on the site located on the east side of Bernal Avenue between Tawny Drive and Vineyard Avenue. The Planning Commission may take any action on this application consistent with the General Plan. A mitigated negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Mr. Harris presented the staff report. He reviewed the proposed mitigated negative declaration as the project relates to traffic impacts. Commissioner Lindsey asked about the extension of Valley Avenue to Bernal Avenue. Mr. Warnick explained that a decision will be made probably in a month or so concerning the crossing and whether or not it should be an at-grade or grade separated crossing. An assessment district would have to be formed for approximately $4-5,000,000. Commissioner Innes asked if the condition concerning no occupancy were removed, if an EIR would have to be prepared. Mr. Harris stated it is the staff's position that since the City has established LOS "E" as unacceptable, an EIR would have to be required. If on the other hand it is felt that this level of service will not happen, the Commission could find that a negative declaration rather than mitigated negative declaration is in order. The public hearing was opened. Art Dunkley, 205-F Main Street, presented the project indicating that they have been working on it since late summer of 1983 when the property became available. They have met with the Park and Recreation staff, Commission and all of the people who want a park on the site. They have met with the homeowners who indicate they prefer the proposed Plan "A". The General Plan was changed to accommodate high density residential and park. All vehicle access would be from Vineyard Avenue to the north. Units are one and two bedroom (50$ each). He stated that Plan D is recommended for approval by the Park and Recreation Commission. They are providing six more parking places than shown in the staff report. He addressed the 25' paved way going north toward Vineyard Avenue. Plan B shows no access through. The applicants do not have real strong feelings about this matter one way or the other. - 7 -