REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Four Unit Development Project located at 1075 Pomeroy Avenue
Report
BACKGROUND
The proposed development project includes the rezoning of a 12,400 square foot property at 1075 Pomeroy Avenue from Low-Density Multiple Dwelling (R3-18D) to Planned Development (PD), and a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the property into four parcels. These actions would allow the development of four detached townhomes on the property.
The project site is adjacent to the Pomeroy Green and Pomeroy West townhouse developments, both of which were designed by Joseph Eichler, a developer active in the Bay Area in the 1950s and 1960s, known for development projects that made use of distinctive Mid-Century Modern architectural style.
The project was previously considered by the City Council at the November 21, 2017 and March 6, 2018 public hearings. The previous Reports to Council are provided as Attachment 12.
At the November 21 hearing, the project was referred by the City Council to the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC), which considered the project and made recommendations at its January 4, 2018 meeting.
Following the HLC meeting, the project was considered by the City Council on March 6. Residents of Pomeroy Green and Pomeroy West were present and spoke in opposition of the proposed project. Following public testimony and Council deliberation, the Council adopted the project Mitigated Negative Declaration and referred the project to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) to provide an opportunity for further design review with the Committee, staff, residents and the applicant.
The project was reviewed at the ARC March 21, 2018 meeting and at a special ARC meeting on April 4, 2018. The March 21 meeting was attended by approximately seven residents from Pomeroy Green and Pomeroy West as well as one member of the Historical and Landmarks Commission. The residents expressed concerns with the propose...
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