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16. Continued Public Hearing: PUD-71, Michael Aminian/Vineyard Gardens, LLC - Consider an application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning and development plan approval to rezone an approximately .876-acre parcel from RM-4,000 (Multiple-Family Residential) to PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development -High Density Residential) and to construct ten townhouse units at the property located at 3835 Vineyard Avenue; and approved the draft affordable housing agreement Special Projects Manager Jerry Iserson gave the staff report and a brief description of the project, its zoning and density requirements and rezoning request and said units range from 2300 to 2400+ square feet as well as a below market-rate unit of 1000 square feet with affordable housing. He described surrounding development in the area, presented the proposed site plan, ingress and egress, resident and guest parking, rear yards, a common open space area, building elevations, revised plans and minimal traffic impacts. A neighbor voiced initial concerns with view impacts, but he reported that the building is below 30 feet and lower than the actual grade of the sidewalk, and staff finds that the applicant has reduced any visual impact. The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to approve it, the Housing Commission recommended approval of an affordable housing agreement, and staff believes this is an excellent example of an infill project close to the downtown and recommended its approval subject to conditions in the staff report. Mayor Hosterman confirmed the project is a 10-unit condominium project before the Council for rezoning and development plan approval. Councilmember McGovern confirmed the project was approximately '/2 mile from the park on Vineyard Avenue and that the project was close enough to utilize the park. She suggested the applicant consider adding the tot lot into the existing park which would provide equipment for younger children than what currently exists. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Ronald Marovich, President of the Shadow Creek HOA, said and lives directly west of the project, has attended all meetings, voiced initial concern about his front door view to the back of the project, but was very happy with the applicant's revisions to the building and upgrade of the fence between the two properties and asked for the Council's support. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. Michael Aminian, Vineyard Gardens, LLC, thanked City staff and residents for their support and assistance with the project. Councilmembers thanked Mr. Aminian for working with the neighbors and with staff, including a below market rate unit and were supportive of the revisions. Councilmember McGovern asked Mr. Aminian to consider installing the tot lot at the existing park for the benefit of younger children. Motion: It was m/s by McGovern/Sullivan to Introduce Ordinance No. 1975 approving an application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning and development plan approval to rezone an approximately .876-acre parcel from RM-4,000 (Multiple-Family Residential) to PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development -High Density Residential) and to construct ten townhouse units at the property located at 3835 Vineyard Avenue; and approved the draft affordable housing agreement. Motion passed by the following vote: City Council Minutes 7 April 15, 2008