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Surrounding Uses The subject property is zoned RM- LS (Residential Multi-family - 1,500 square feet) District and is surrounded by a variety of single-family homes on small sized lots and multi-family developments. "I'he proposed project is located approximately 280-feet from the Union Yacitic Railroad to the northwest which provides both commuter train service and freight transport. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes to rezone the subject site from RM-15 (Multiple-Family Residential- minimum 1,500 square-foot lot area per unit) District to PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development-High Density Residential) District to provide more design flexibility. The proposal consists of 1) demolishing the existing detached garage, 2) converting the duplex into a single-family home with an attached garage, 3) constructing an approximately 868 square foot second story addition, and 4) constructing two, two-story attached units at the rear of the property. "fhe two attached units would have one two car garage located on the ground (loot ("tuck under") with no additional parking proposed (e.g. driveway or guest parking). The existing duplex proposes to convert the single story structure to a 1,440 square-toot two story residence. "1'he floor area ratio would be 50% for the existing structure. "fhe two new attached units are proposed at 1,370 square-feet, which would create a floor area ratio of 53% for unit 2 and 68% for unit 3. 'fhe maximum height of the new single-family home is proposed at 23-feet 9-inches (maximum 24-feet) with the two new attached units proposed at 26-feet 5- inches (maximum 27-feet); measured from finished grade to the ridge of the roofs. The three units arc similar in design, color, and material as illustrated in the streetscape view of Attachment 3 (Exhibit A sheet A-106). The applicants arc proposing a design that is consistent with the Downtown Design Guidelines and is compatible with the existing surrounding PUD-76, Morales /White Planning Commission Page 3 of l l