REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Action on Residential Townhouse Project at 1900 Warburton Avenue
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BACKGROUND
The applicant, Samir Sharma, is requesting a rezoning of a 0.55 acre site from General Office (OG) to Planned Development (PD) and approval of a Tentative Condominium Subdivision Map to allow the development of a 12-unit residential townhouse project (PLN2017-12961 and PLN2018-13234).
The project site is on the south side of Warburton Avenue between Scott Boulevard and Civic Center Drive and is currently developed with one commercial building utilized as a florist shop. Residential land uses are located to the north of the site across Warburton Avenue and to the south and east. Commercial land uses are located to the west of the site.
DISCUSSION
The project was reviewed for consistency with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and community outreach policies.
General Plan Conformance:
The project site is designated Medium Density Residential in the General Plan. This land use designation allows a residential density of 20-36 dwelling units per acre. By allowing the development of 12 units on a 0.55 acre site, the project is within the intended density range at approximately 22 dwelling units per acre.
The project is also consistent with the following General Plan policies:
General Land Use Policies:
* 5.3.1 - P2: Encourage advance notification and neighborhood meetings to provide an opportunity for early community review of new development proposals.
* 5.3.1 - P9: Require that new development provide adequate public services and facilities, infrastructure, and amenities to serve the new employment or residential growth.
* 5.3.1 - P26: Support a community-initiated planning process so that existing neighborhoods can participate in developing more detailed plans for street, landscape and pedestrian facility improvements.
* 5.3.2 - P4: Encourage indoor and outdoor private and common spaces as part of all new residentia...
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