PC-2008-18, PUD-73, STEVE MAESTAS AND MIKE CAREY

PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC -2008-18 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF STEVE MAESTAS AND MIKE CAREY FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) REZONING, AS FILED UNDER CASE PUD -73 WHEREAS, Steve Maestas and Mike Carey have applied for Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning of an approximately .22 -acre parcel located at 204 Kottinger Drive from the RM -4,000 (Multiple -Family Residential) District to the PUD -HDR (Planned Unit Development — High Density Residential) District; and WHEREAS, at its duly noticed public hearing of April 23, 2008, the Planning Commission considered all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of the City staff concerning this application; and WHEREAS,, this project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 32, Section 15332 (a -e); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed development plan is appropriate for the site; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings: 1. The plan is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare. As conditioned, the proposed development meets all applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare, including vehicle assess and geologic and flood hazards. The project developer will install all on-site infrastructures with connections to the 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, Fire Code, and other applicable City codes. Therefore, this finding can be made. 2. The plan is consistent with the City's General Plan. The proposed project's land use conforms to the High Density Residential land use designation for the project site. The General Plan defines High Density Residential as greater than eight dwelling units per acre. The proposed project, with five units on approximately .22 acres, conforms to this designation. Therefore, this finding can be made.