REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Rezone for the Development of Three Single-family Dwellings Located at 1444 Madison Street and 1411 Lewis Street
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Rezoning to Planned Development (PD) and subdivision of a parcel into three parcels to support the construction of three new single-family dwellings
Applicant: Greg Mussallem
General Plan: Very Low Density Residential
Zoning: Medium-density Multiple Dwelling (R3-36D)
Site Area: 13,175 square feet (0.3 acres)
Existing Site Conditions: Developed with a two-story single family house with a detached garage (1411 Lewis Street), and a duplex (1444 Madison Street)
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Multifamily apartments
South: One- and two-story single-family residences
East: One- and two-story single-family residences
West: Multifamily apartments
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines
Staff Recommendation: Alternative 1: Recommend that the City Council approve the Rezone from Medium-density Multiple Dwelling (R3-36D) to Planned Development (PD) for the development of three detached single-family dwellings on the property located at 1444 Madison Street.
BACKGROUND
The site is at the northwest corner of Madison Street and Lewis Street. The project site is currently developed with two primary structures, a two-story single family house with a detached garage (1411 Lewis Street), and a duplex (1444 Madison Street). A number of smaller sheds are also situated on the property. The proposed development would demolish all existing structures.
Prior to submitting the current applications, the project site was reviewed for historical significance by the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) based on the age and Vernacular style of the residence on 1411 Lewis Street. At a noticed public hearing on April 5, 2018, the HLC reviewed the historical eligibility of the existing structures on the property for listing...
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