PC-2007-41, PUD-64, 4238 FIRST STREET LLC

PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY. CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC-2007-41 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF 4238 FIRST STREET LLC FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL, AS FILED UNDER CASE PUD-64 WHEREAS, 4238 First Street LLC has applied for Planned Unit Development rezoning and development plan approval to: (1) rezone an existing 13,161-square-foot parcel from RM-2,500 (Multiple-Family Residential) District to PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development -High Density Residential) District; (2) renovate the existing home; and (3) construct four detached single-family units ranging from 1,500 square feet to 1,750 square feet at the property located at 4238 First Street; and WHEREAS, at its duly noticed public hearing of October 10, 2007, the Planning Commission considered all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of the City staff concerning this application; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Downtown Specific Plan was approved by the City Council on March 5, 2005, and the EIR anticipated that ahigh-density residential project such as this would be located on the project site; further, in-fill development projects on sites of five acres or less that have no habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, that can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services, that are consistent with the General Plan and zoning regulations, and would have no significant effects on traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality are categorically exempt (In-fill Development: 15332(32)(a-e)) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed rezoning and development plan are appropriate for the site; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings: The plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare. All on-site infrastructures shall be installed by the project developer with connections to municipal systems in order to serve the site. Adequate storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water service utilities are present near the development and are sufficient to serve the new buildings. Public street access is provided to all structures for police, fire, and other emergency response vehicles. The buildings are designed to meet the requirements of the Building Code and other applicable City codes. The applicants would install ample