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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Projects of this nature are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3, Section 15303(a), "New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures," and Class 4, Section 15304, "Minor Alterations to Land." Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. CONCLUSION The planning process is intended to invite neighborhood participation and input with the goal of finding an alternative or compromise that would meet the neighborhood concerns. As proposed and conditioned, the proposed second unit complies with the above Municipal Code standards, site development standards for setbacks, height, and size and results in a 17.2-percent floor area ratio which is less than the 20-percent maximum floor area ratio requirement for this development, and the required parking space for the second unit would be provided. There are adequate public roadways, public utilities, and public services to serve the second unit. The neighbors expressed support for the design of the second residential unit related to the architectural design and acknowledged that it looked like it fit with the existing home. They noted that overall it appeared to meet the second-unit requirements as outlined above but continued to have concerns about life safety, landslides, and property value impacts. Staff believes the applicants have attempted to have an inclusive process since introducing their intent to the neighbors in 2006 to construct the second unit. They have continued to have dialog with the neighbors throughout the preliminary, Zoning Administrator, and Planning Commission processes. The Bawas are anxious to begin the construction of their project in order to complete the swimming pool deck and patio paving and to have an additional unit for a relative who will live there and be a daytime caretaker for their child. Regarding the PUD modification, staff believes that the proposed grading, retaining walls, and tree relocation would not adversely impact the adjacent neighbors and are acceptable. Submitted by: /~-- Brian Dolan Director of Planning and Community Development David P. Culver Director of Finance Fiscal Review: Approve y: Page 11 of 12 Nelson Fialho City Manager