REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Actions on the proposed Catalina II Residential Development Project to develop 39 residential townhouses at 1433-1493 El Camino Real
Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant, SCS Development, is proposing to construct a 39-unit residential development on three contiguous parcels totaling 1.70 acres. The site is currently vacant and was previously used for a single-family residence and two auto-oriented businesses. The proposal includes 39 for-sale condominium units, of which seven are live/work units, a private street and visitor parking with access from Civic Center Drive, common landscaped open space and amenity area, and future private maintenance provisions with the establishment of a Homeowners Association and Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Four of the total number of units (10 percent) are to be provided as affordable housing units.
The project site is located in the El Camino Real Focus Area, a local and regional commercial and transportation corridor envisioned for high intensity commercial and residential development in the City's 2010-2030 General Plan. The proposal is generally consistent with the goals and policies set forth in the General Plan for the site as discussed in the following report.
BACKGROUND
The proposed project includes a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; a Rezone from Thoroughfare Commercial (CT) and General Office (OG) to Planned Development (PD); and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (CEQ2018-01065, PLN2018-13609 and PLN2018-13610). These entitlements together would allow development of a 39-unit condominium development, inclusive of seven live/work units. A rezoning is required to convert use of the site from commercial to residential use. The applicant has proposed a Planned Development zoning in order to establish unique development standards for the project.
Existing Site Conditions
The project site encompasses three contiguo...
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