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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING NS 00-12 (PUD), AN APPLICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, FOUR DUPLEXES, AND TWO PRIVATE STREETS ON 1.68 ACRES, APN 841-07-035 WHEREAS, Alfonso Almeida ("Applicant") submitted NS 00-12, an application for architectural and site approval of a planned unit development ("PUD") to allow for the development of three single-family homes, four duplexes, and two private streets on 1.68 acres, located on the southeast comer of Lewis Street and Rogers Lane; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed application NS 00-12 at its duly noticed public meeting on August 3, 2000, and recommended that the City Council adopt the mitigated Negative Declaration and approve AlS 00-12; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting on August 7, 2000, at which time the City Council considered the public testimony, the Revised Staff Report dated July 21,2000, and all other documentation related to application AlS 00-12; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project in conjunction with zoning application ZOO-02 on August 7, 2000; and WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents or other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which this project approval is based is the office of the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: \GMB\490114.1 01-082904706002 -1- RESOLUTION 2000-63 . . A. The City Council hereby adopts the following findings as required by Zoning Ordinance section 50.55 based upon substantial evidence in the record: 1. The project conforms to the Gilroy General Plan III terms of general location and standards of development. 2. The proposed development provides attractive rental homes, which fulfills a specific need of the surrounding area. 3. Urban services are available at the project site. 4. The project plan is hannonious and integrated. 5. The proposed development is an economical and efficient use of this property. 6. The project landscaping plans exceed minimum City requirements. 7. The proposed building is attractive and hannonious with other developments along San Y sidro Avenue. 8. All impacts from traffic congestion, noise, odor or other adverse effects will be mitigated to the extent feasible. 9. The project provides adequate access, parking, landscaping, trash areas and storage. B. The City Council hereby finds: 1. The project wili not be detrimental to public welfare or injurious to persons or property in the vicinity. 2. There is no substantial evidence in the record that this project will have a significant impact on the environment. \GMB\490114.1 01-082904706002 -2- RESOLUTION 2000-63 . . C. AlS 00-12 should be and hereby is approved subject to: IGMB1490114.1 01.()B2904706002 I. The twenty-six (26) conditions set forth in the Revised Staff Report dated July 21, 2000, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, and the following five (5) additional conditions, which shall read in their entirety as follows: Condition 27. The applicant shall provide lighting on both private streets within this development, subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions. Condition 28. The applicant shall provide two additional parking stalls on the north side of the southerly private streets, subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions. Condition 29. Landscape plans shall include the placement of mature landscape material, such as vines, along the easterly side of the soundwall, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Condition 30. The soundwall shall be constructed at a height of thirteen feet for its entire length, and shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of the City of Giiroy Consolidated Landscaping Policy, as amended and adopted in October 1999. This shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. Condition 31. The applicant shall provide a copy of the subdivision's proposed Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions to Planning Division staff prior to -3- RESOLUTION 2000-63 . . recordation of this document. The proposed Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions shall be subject to the Planning Division and City Attorney's review and approval. 2. The mitigation measures set forth in the Negative Declaration and the Mitigation/Monitoring Program, which Negative Declaration is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. 3. This approval shall not become effective unless and until Ordinance No. 2000-12 becomes effective. If said Ordinance fails to become effective, this approval is null and void, and this Resolution No. 2000-63 is of no force and effect. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2000, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: G. ARELLANO, P. ARELLANO, MORALES, PINHEIRO, SUDOL, SPRINGER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: VELASCO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE APPROVED: ----;{~ LA J, 7 Thomas W. Springer, Mayor ~/J / '- A- &:1.. ...f ....Lc~ Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk IGMB1490114.1 01-082904706002 -4- RESOLUTION 2000-63 . '- , r~. . Community Development Department Planning Division Staff Report July 20, 2000 FILE NUMBERS: Z 00-02, TM 99-05, AlS 00-12 -REVISED STAFF REPORT APPLICANT: Alfonso Almeida ! ! LOCATION: Southeast comer of Lewis Street and Rogers Lane DESCRIPTION: Zone Change, Tentative Map, and Planned Unit Development Approval for a residential subdivision STAFF PLANNER: Melissa Durkin REOUESTED ACTIONS: Z 00-06 Zone Chanl!:e request to rezone a 1.68"= acre parcel from RI/R2 to RI/R2-PUD Staff recommends aooroval of this reauest TM 99-05 Tentative MaD request to subdivide a 1.68-acre parcel into nine lots. Staff recommends aooroval of this reauest with 27 conditions AlS 00-22 Planned Unit DeveloDment review of a multi-family subdivision Staff recommends aooroval of this reauest with 26 conditions DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Parcel No.: 841-07-035 Parcel Size: 1.68 acres Flood Zone: nx" Panel # 060340 0002 D, 8/17/98 Exh; b:+ A Z 00..02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . ~ . 07/21/00 STATUS OF PROPERTY: Existing Land Use Single-Familv Dwellings Undeveloped Residential Parcel General Plan Designation Residential Low Densitv Residential Low Densitv Zoning Rl R2 STATUS OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY: Existing Land Use General Plan Designation N: San Ysidro Park ParklPublic Facilitv S: Apartments Residential Medium Densitv E: Water District Channel/Freewav ParklPublic Facilitv _ W: Single-Familv Dwelling Residential Low Densitv Undeveloped Residential Parcel Residential Low Densitv PF Zoning R3 N/A RI R2-PUD CONFORMANCE OF REOUEST WITH GENERAL PLAN: The proposed project conforms to the land use designation for the property on the General Plan map, and is consistent with the intent of the text of the General Plan document. In addition, this project conforms to .the policies of Gilroy's General Plan. The following examples demonstrate this compliance: Urban Development and Community Design (Section II): Policy 3: "Urban Development will only occur within the incorporated portion of the Planning Area. Land will therefore be annexed to the City before final development approval is given. " The proposed project is in conformance with this policy, because this land has been within City limits for many years. Policy 4: "The City will phase development in an orderly, contiguous manner in order to maintain a compact development pattern to avoid premature investment fOr the extension of public facilities and services. New urban development will occur in areas where municipal services are available and capacity exists prior to the approval of development in areas which would require major new facility expansion. " The proposed project is in conformance with this policy, because this property is adjacent to developed residential property, and municipal services are currently being extended to this site. ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACTS: NEGATIVE DECLARA nON An Expanded Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project in March 2000. The study was completed in compliance with CEQA and reflects the independent judgement of the City. The study identified potentially. significant effects on the environment, however, the applicant has agreed to individual mitigation measures that will avoid or mitigate the effects to a point where no significant impacts will occur. A Negative Declaration (dated 4/05/00) with 11 mitigation measures, and a Mitigation Monitoring Program have been prepared and circulated for a 2 I-day period. There is no substantial evidence that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . J . 07/21/00 RDO BACKGROUND: This project is exempt from the Residential Development competition by Zoning Ordinance section 50.62 (b) (I). This section provides an exemption for twelve units constructed over a three-year period, with no more than 6 units allowed to be constructed each year. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS: The development is located within an existing residential neighborhood at the southeast comer of Lewis Street and Rogers Lane. The property is bordered by a water district channel and Highway 101 to the east, a single-family dwelling and an undeveloped parcel to the west, a public park to the north, and apartments to the south. The project site is currently developed with three (3) single-family dwellings, all situated along the north property boundary. Roger's Lane and Lewis Street will provide access to this site. . PREVIOUS ACTION/COMMUNITY MEETING: This project was originally presented to the Planning Commission at their June I, 2000 meeting. At that meeting, the Planning Commission voted 4-2-1 to adopt the Negative Declaration and 6-0-1 to continue this project to the August 3, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. The purpose of this continuance was to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with neighboring residents to address concerns about this project. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on June 26, 2000. At that meeting, residents living near the Almeida site raised the following concerns regarding this project: lilt A high volume of traffic travels through the neighborhood. and it travels too Quicklv lilt Manv cars consistentlv park illegallv in this neighborhood lilt Neighborhood streets are not weUlit lilt Neighbors are concerned that this properlY will not be adeQuatelv maintained after it is developed The following measures are proposed to address the neighbors' concerns: fi} Engineering staff will take traffic counts in this area to det=ine the sPeed of vehicles traveling on neighborhood streets. This information willbe given to the police Deoartment for enforcement pumoses. fi} Warning signs advising motorists to slow for the Lewis Street to Roger's Lane curve will be installed fi} Pending City Council aporoval. an aU-wav stoo will be installed at the Roger's Lane/Hoover Court intersection fi} The Police Deoartment has been notified about illegal parking in this area fi} Parking will be prohibited next to the private street entrances fi} A streetlight will be placed near the private street entrances fi} Stop signs wiU be reQuired on both private streets fi} The City's Neighborhood Services staff is active in this area. This StaffwiU work with the properlY owners and neighbors to ensure these properties are maintained to adeQuate standards. Staff believes that these measures address the neighbors' concerns. 200-02. TM99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . 1 . 07/21/00 ZONE CHANGE ANALYSIS: The applicant requests Zone Change approval to rezone this irregularly shaped 1.68-acre parcel from Rl/R2 (Single Familyffwo Family Residential) to Rl/R2-PUD (Single Familyffwo Family Residential ~ Planned Unit Development). If approved, the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) combining district will allow the applicant flexibility with City standards in developing this site. The applicant proposes to use this flexibility to develop two (2) private streets on this site, provide reduced building setbacks, and construct a soundwall that is not is strict conformance with noise attenuation standards. The Planned Unit Development Combining District Statement of Intent (Zoning Ordinance section 26.10) states, "The intent of the PUD Planned Unit Development Combining District is to allow diversification in the relationships of buildings, structures, and open spaces in building groups and the allowable heights of said buildings and structures, while insuring adequate standards related to the public health, safety and general welfare of the community, and so doing to promote unified planning and development, economical and efficient land use, a higher standard of amenities, .appropriate and harmonious variety in physical development, creative design, and an upgrading of the urban environment." The Tentative Map and Architectural and Site review portions of this staff report will analyze this project's compliance with the PUD Statement of Intent and all necessary PUD findings. The proposed Zone Change request is substantially consistent with the intent of the City's General Plan text and Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the existence of three homes on this site and its irregular shape cause the site to be difficult to develop to normal City standards. The flexibility allowed by the PUD will enable the applicant to use creativity in designing a project on this site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planninl! Commission forward a recommendation of AIJIJroval of this request to the Citv Council. The followinl! findinl!s SUDDort this recommendation: A. The proposed zone change is consistent with the site's land use designation on the General Plan map. B. The proposed zone change is consistent with the intent of the General Plan text. C. The proposal will not be detrimental to public welfare or injurious to persons or property in the vicinity. D. There will be no significant impacts as a result of this project due to the required mitigation measures to be applied. Z 00-02. TM 99-05. NS 00-12 Revised Staff Report . .2. . 07/21/00 TENTATIVE MAP ANALYSIS: The applicant requests Tentative Map approval to subdivide this 1.68-acre parcel into nine lots - three single family lots, four duplex lots, and two private streets - on property proposed to be zoned RI/R2-PUD (Single Familyffwo Family Residential- Planned Unit Development). [See Zone Change analysis]. Following is an analysis of the Tentative Map considerations for this project. LOT TYPES If approved, this Tentative Map would create seven (7) residential lots in two (2) configurations: Single-Family Residential Lots Approval of this Tentative Map will create legal, conforming lots for each of the site's three existing dwellings. These proposed lots range from 6,031 square feet to 6,215 square feet, and comply with Rl standards for minimum lot sizes, and side and rear yard building setbacks. The front yard setbacks for these homes range from 13 to 15 feet. Two-family (Duplex) Lots Four duplex lots are proposed within the southern two thirds of the project site. These lots range in size from 9,666 square feet to 10,866 square feet, in compliance with R2 standards for minimum lot sizes. The duplex lots are configured around and accessed by a 34-foot wide private street off of Rogers Lane. Two of the proposed lots front both Rogers Lane and the new private street. PUD EXCEPTIONS The applicant's concurrent request to place a Planned Unit Development zoning overlay on this property will allow flexibility with City standards in developing this site. The applicant proposes to use this flexibility to develop two (2) private streets on this site, rather than constructing streets to City standards. The proposed private streets are significantly smaller than standard City streets, and are described as follows: Street One Street One is located adjacent to San Y sidro Park and will replace the existing dirt and gravel, 3D-foot wide easement from which the three existing homes receive access. The applicant is requesting to construct a private street in this area because he cannot construct a public street in front of the homes without demolishing them. Street Two Z 00-02. 1M 99.05. AJS 00.12 Revised Staff Report . 2 . 07/21/00 Street Two is located off of Rogers Lane and will provide access to the four duplex lots. The applicant requests a private street in this area because construction of a public street would severely limit the ability to create viable lots on this land, due to the width requirements for a public street. Construction of the private street will allow the applicant to create four lots that exceed the City's minimum 8,000 square foot requirement for duplex lots. Two guest parking stalls will be located on the terminus of the southerly side . of this street's "hammerhead." The project will provide full street, sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements consistent with private street design standards. The City's Deputy Fire Marshall has reviewed the project plans and has determined that the proposed access will adequately accommodate fIre apparatuses. A homeowners' association, or similar mechanism, will privately maintain the streets. The proposed subdivision is substantially consistent with the intent of the City's General Plan text. In addition, the proposed subdivision is consistent with minimum requirements of the State of California Subdivision Map Act and with the City of Gilroy Subdivisions and Land Development Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Approval of this request for the following reasons: A. The proposed Tentative Map conforms to the land use designation for the property on the General Plan map and is consistent with the intent of the text of the General Plan document. B. Public utilities and infrastructure improvements needed in order to serve the proposed development are in close proximity along Rogers Lane. C. There will be no signifIcant impacts as a result of this project due to the required mitigation measures to be applied. D. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with the State of Cali fomi a Subdivision Map Act and the City of Gilroy Subdivisions and Land Development Code. Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . 1 . 07/21/00 TENTATIVE MAP CONDITIONS Staff recommends that the foUowinl!: conditions be Dlaced on the aDDroval of this request: 1. MITIGATION MEASURES #1 THROUGH #11, contained within the Negative Declaration for this project shall be applied to the approval of the project in order to reduce and/or mitigate all potential significant impacts to a level of insignificance, as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 2. Approval ofTM 99-05 is subject to the applicant receiving approval of Zone Change application Z 00-02. 3. Prior to fmal map approval, the applicant shall remove or relocate any structures that would be located within the required minimum setbacks on any newly created lot, unless specifically excepted by the Planned Unit Development approval, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division and Engineering Division. 4. Street improvements and the design of all storm drainage, sewer and water lines, and all street sections and widths shall be subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. 5. All grading operations and soil compaction activities shall be per the approved soils report and shall meet with the approval of the City Engineer. Grading plans shall show grades of all adjacent properties, and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineering Division. 6. Street improvements and the design of all storm drainage, sewer and water lines, and all street sections and widths shall be subject to the review and approval of Engineering Division. 7. All utilities to, through, and on the site shall be constructed underground, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 21.120, subject to the review and approval of Engineering Division. 8. All existing water wells shall be sealed to meet the approval of the City Engineer and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). 9. The developer shall install "No Parking" signs along the private street and at the end of the cul-de-sac, subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division. 10. The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its City Council, Planning Z 00-02. TM 99-05. AfS 00-12 Revised Staff Report . ~ . 07/21/00 Commission, agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its City Council, Planning Commission, agents, officers, and employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, City Council, Planning Commission, or other board, advisory agency, or legislative body concerning this subdivision. City will promptly notifY the subdivider of any claim, action, or proceeding against it, and will cooperate fully in the defense. This condition is imposed pursuant to California Govemment Code Section 66474.9. II. The Building, Life, and Environmental Safety Division shall approve all hydrant locations and water main sizing prior to building permit issuance. Equipment and staffmg shall be provided for watering of all exposed or disturbed soil surfaces at least twice daily. An appropriate dust palliative or suppressant, added to water before application, shall be utilized, subject to review and approval by the Building, Life, and Environmental Safety Division. 12. The applicant shall obtain Planned Unit Development Architectural and Site approval prior to Final Map recordation, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 13. Prior to Council approval of the Tract Map and Improvement Plans, the following items will need to be completed, subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division: A. A signed original composite plan by the electrical design engineer shall be a part of the improvement plans. 8. A letter from the subdivision design civil engineer shall be prepared which states that the composite plan agrees with City Codes and Standards and that no underground utility conflict exists. C. "Will Serve Letters" from each utility company for the subdivision shall be supplied to the City. D. The City will collect the plan check and inspection fee for the utility underground work. 14. Prior to any construction of the utilities in the field, the following will need to be supplied to the City: A. A signed and PG&E-approved original electric plan. 8. A letter from the design Civil Engineer that states the electrical plan conforms with City Codes and Standards, and to the approved subdivision improvement plans. This shall be subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division. 15. All retaining walls must be constructed of permanent materials such as concrete or masonry, and shall be of a modular design; wood shall not be permitted. This shall be subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division. 16. All lots shall drain to the street for storm drainage, subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. 17. The developer shall negotiate rights-of-way with Pacific Gas and Electric and other utilities, subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division and the utility companies. 18. With the exception oflots that received an exemption from the application of the City's Residential Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report Development Ordinance (ROO) (City Zoning Ordinance Sections; 50.60 et seq.), no building permit shall be issued in connection with this project if the owner or developer of such development (i) is not in compliance with the RDO, any conditions of approval issued in connection with such development, or other City requirements applicable to such development; or (ii) is in default under any agreement entered into with the City in connection with such development pursuant to the RDO. . 2 . 07/21/00 19. Prior to Final Map recordation, the developer shall create a legal instrument requiring all future property owners within this development to share the costs of maintaining the private street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, lighting, and sound wall improvements. This instrument shall be recorded simultaneously with the Final Map, subject to review and approval by the Engineering Division. 20. The applicant/developer shall install a public fire hydrant on Rogers Lane, subject to review and approval by the Building, Life, and Environmental Safety Division. 21. The proposed private streets' curbs shall be painted red and labeled "NO PARKING-FIRE LANE," subject to review and approval by the Building, Life, and Environmental Safety Division. 22. The project shall contribute the appropriate development impact fees to the City, subject to review and approval by the Building, Life, and Environmental Safety Division. 23. The applicant/developer shall plant an approved street tree species, subject to review and approval by the Community Services Department. 24. All construction activities shall be limited to weekdays between 7 am. and 7 p.m., to Saturdays and City holidays between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. No construction is allowed on Sundays. 25. The applicant will provide a street light near the private street entrances, subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. 26. The applicant will provide stop signs at the intersection of both private streets with Roger's Lane. 27.. The final location of the private street adjacent to the park will be determined by the Engineering Division prior to Final Map approval. Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . 10 . 07/21/00 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting Planned Unit Development Architectural and Site review for the approval of a multi-family residential project on this 1.68-acre project site. The property is currently developed with three (3) single-family homes located along the northern property boundary. The applicant is proposing to use the Planned Unit Development process to create a multi-family development on this site consisting of the three existing single family homes, four duplexes (containing 8 units), and 2 private streets. The specific considerations of this project are as follows: Set Back Exceotions The three existing homes on this site are accessed by a dirt and gravel road that is proposed to be converted into a 30 foot wide private street through accompanying Tentative Map application TM 99-05. Upon creation of this private street, the homes will have setbacks ranging from 13 to 14.5 feet, which are less than the minimum Zoning Ordinance requirement of 20 foot. However, because the homes already exist, and the private street must be at least 30 feet wide to meet Fire Department requirements, the only option available to provide a 20- foot front yard setback is to move or demolish the homes. Staff believes this setback exception is justified by the benefit obtained from converting the unpaved road to a paved private street. Architectural Desil!D The duplexes will be single story, three bedroom units, and will have the following design elements: hip and gable roofs; foam-trimmed windows on the front, sides, and rear of the buildings; paneled garage doors with windows; decorative roof vents; and detailed front doors. In addition, the applicant has provided an enhanced architectural design on the portion of the duplexes that will face Roger's Lane. These elevations will have hip and gable roof designs, decorative roof vents, and either bay windows or a building projection designed to showcase the windows. The exterior building materials will consist of stucco siding and dimensional shake shingles. The applicant has submitted a duplex design that far exceeds minimum standards. Sound Walls This project's Initial Study determined that a 13-foot high sound wall is required along the eastern property boundary to attenuate freeway noise. The applicant proposes to construct a 13- foot high sound wall on the portion of the site that is adjacent to the proposed duplexes, and to gradually lower the wall height to 8 feet on the portion of the site that is adjacent to the existing homes. The applicant is requesting to design the wall in this manner for aesthetic purposes, since a wall that gradually transitions to a lower height is more attractive than a continuous 13 foot high wall that abruptly ends. A 13-foot high wall is needed to completely attenuate the noise impacts to the existing homes. However, the proposed wall will provide a far greater level of noise attenuation than currently exists for these homes, as there is presently no sound wall on this site. This sound wall will be located adjacent to Highway 101, which the State of California has designated Z 00-02. TM 99-05. NS 00-12 Revised Staff Report /. 11. . 07/21/00 as a Scenic Highway. This property is set back a significant distance from this freeway and is buffered by trees, therefore Staff believes the sound wall will not negatively impact the scenic nature of this freeway. Staff recommends that the applicant plants vines along the sound wall to prevent it from being painted with graffiti. Reauired Parkin!! The following analyzes the project's proposed parking: Existing Homes Two of the three existing residences on site have a single car garage and no uncovered parking. The applicant proposes to demolish the garages on both of these parcels so that the structures on these sites comply with City setback requirements. The applicant will construct two-car garages on both parcels to replace the demolished structures. The third residence has a large, covered out building that the applicant proposes to use for parking. Proposed Duplex Lots This project is required to provide two parking stalls for each residence and two parking stalls for guest parking. The applicant has meet this parl<:ing requirement by providing a two-car covered garage for each residence and two uncovered guest parking stalls at the southerly terminus of the private street's "hammerhead." As proposed, this project complies with City parking requirements. . Provision of Amenities The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Combining District Statement ofIntent (Zoning Ordinance section 26.10) requires projects within a PUD ".. .to promote unified planning and development, economical and efficient land use, a higher standard of amenities, appropriate and harmonious variety in physical development, creative design, and an upgrading of the urban environment." The applicant has proposed the following amenities to meet this requirement: . Provision of two covered parking stalls for each of the single family dwellings units. . Provision of two covered parking stalls for each of the duplex units. . Proposed building elements on the portions of the duplexes visible from Rogers Lane that exceed . minimum development standards . Stamped, colored concrete on the entrance adjacent to the private street accessing the duplex lots . Landscaping on the duplex units that exceeds minimum standards . Rear yard patios for each of the duplex units . Provision of a paved street for the three existing homes on this site Staff believes that. with the inclusion of the DroDosed amenities. this Droiect meets the intent of the PUD ordinance. Roger's Lane and two new private streets will provide access to the homes within the development. The Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . 12 . 07121/00 proposed street alignments are consistent with minimum City Development standards. FINDINGS: In order to approve a Planned Unit Development, Zoning Ordinance Section 50.55 requires the Planning Commission and City Council to find that the proposed Planned Unit Development will: A. Conform to the Gilroy General Plan in terms of general location and standards of development; . B. Provide the type of development which will fill a specific need of the surrounding area; C. Not require urban services beyond those which are currently available; D. Provide a harmonious, integrated plan which justifies exceptions, if such are required, to the normal requirements of this ordinance; E. Reflect an economical and efficient pattern of land uses; F. Include greater provisions for landscaping and open space than would generally be required; G. Utilize aesthetic design principles to create attractive buildings and open space areas that blend with the character of surrounding areas; H. Not create traffic congestion, noise, odor or other adverse effects on surrounding areas; and 1. Provide adequate access, parking, landscaping, trash areas and storage, as necessary. Staff believes this proiect complies with these requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Plannimz Commission forward a recommendation of APPROVAL to the City Council for this Planned Unit Development Architectural and Site review for the folIowinl!: reasons: A. This project conforms to the Gilroy General Plan in terms of general location and standards of development, as shown in the section of this report titled "Conformance of the Request with the General Plan"; B. The proposed development provides attractive rental homes, which fulfills a specific need of the surrounding area; C. Urban Services are available at this site; ------ . Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . 11 . 07/21/00 D. The plan is harmonious and integrated; E. This proposed development is an economical and efficient use of this property; F. The proposed landscaping plans exceed minimum City requirements; G. The proposed building is attractive and harmonizes with the other developments along San Ysidro avenue; H. All impacts from traffic congestion, noise, odor or other adverse effects will be mitigated to the extent feasible; and I. Adequate access, parking, landscaping, trash areas and storage have been provided. Staff further recommends that the approval of this application be subject to the following conditions: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS 1. MITIGATION MEASURES #1 THROUGH #11. contained within the Negative Declaration for this project, shall be applied to project approval to reduce and/or eliminate all potential significant impacts to a level of insignificance, as required under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 2. Approval of A/S 00-12 is subject to the applicant receiving approval of Zone Change application Z 00-02 and Tentative Map application TM 99-05. 3. Landscaping: Landscaping plans including specifications for an irrigation system shall be approved by the Planning Division in accordance with the adopted Consolidated Landscaping Policy, prior to issuance of a building permit. The landscaping shall be continuously maintained in an orderly, live, healthy, and relatively weed-free condition, in accordance with the adopted Consolidated Landscaping Policy and the approved specific landscape plan. This shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 4. The applicanUdeveloper shall landscape both sides of the required eastern sound wall. The applicanUdeveloper shall provide landscaping, such as climbing vines eight (8) feet on center, for the entire length of the eastern sound wall, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. 5. The developer shall be required to install street trees according to the Consolidated Landscaping Policy. The developer will be required to obtain a Street Tree Permit prior to installation of the trees. This shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Services Division 6. Mechanical Appurtenances: Mechanical equipment to be located on the roof of a building shall be Z 00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . 14 . 07/21/00 screened by an architectural feature of the building, such that it cannot be seen from ground level at the far side of the adjacent public right-of-way, whenever possible, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division. 7. Exterior Lighting: No unobstructed beam of exterior lighting shall be directed outward from the site toward any residential use or public right-of-way. This is subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 8. Building colors shall be earth tones subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. 9. Hydrant locations and water main sizing shall be subject to approval by the Building, Life, and Environmental Safety Division, prior to the issuance of any building permits. 10. Street improvements and the design of all storm drainage, sewer, and water lines, and all street sections and widths shall be subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. II. An encroachment permit will be required from the SCVWD for the outlet structures and locations, subject to review and approval by the SCVWD. 12. A SCVWD permit is required for any construction within or adjacent to West Branch Llagas Creek. Improvements plans shall be sent to the district, and shall show grading, drainage, landscaping and fencing. All plans shall be subject to review and approval by the SCVWD. 13. Site grading should be done such that there is no overbank drainage into the creek, subject to review and approval by the SCVWD. 14. Site drainage should be directed to an existing storm drain system. If an outfall is required into the creek, approval for the outfall must be obtained from the California State Department ofFish and Game, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the SCVWD. 15. Landscaping adjacent to the creek side property line shall consist ofCalifomia native species. Any trees planted near the property line should be placed such that they do not overhang the property line, or are of a variety that can be pruned and trained to provide a minimum vertical clearance of 15 feet over the SCVWD property. All landscaping adjacent to the creek shall be subject to review and approval by the SCVWD. 16. The Sound wall constructed adjacent to SCVWD properly must be installed off the SCVWD right of way, and must be maintained by developer or future property owners. Fencing adjacent to the creek shall be subject to review and approval by the SCVWD. 17. The SCVWD streamside development policy should be incorporated into the design layout, to the extent possible, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division and the Engineering Division. 18. The developer will be required to obtain a NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharge Associated 2.00-02. TM 99-05. A/S 00-12 Revised Staff Report . ~ . 07/2l/00 with Construction Activity from the State Water Resources Control Board, subject to review and approval by the SCVWD and the State Water Resources Control Board. 19. The developer shall follow the Santa Clara Urban Runoff Pollution Program's recommended Best Management Practices for construction activities, and shall incotpOrate water quality mitigation measures into the design of this project, subject to the review and approval of the SCVWD. 20. Street names shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Department. 2 I. The Engineering Division shall assign street addresses. 22. All utilities to, through, and on the site shall be constructed underground, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2 I. I 20, subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. 23. All improvements are to be done per City of Gilroy Standards, subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. 24. All grading operations and soil compaction activities shall be per the approved soils report and shall meet with the approval of the City Engineer. Grading plans shall show grades of all adjacent properties, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Engineering Division. 25. All weather fIre access roads and fue hydrants shall be in place prior to start of any combustible construction, subject to the review and approval of the Deputy Fire Marshall. 26. The proposed detached garages must meet have a minimum of a five-foot setback from the houses and a minimum of a three foot setback from the side and rear property lines. Detached garages proposed to be within five feet of the house must have a minimum six-foot setback to the side property lines and a minimum fIfteen-foot setback to the rear property line. Respectfully, ~~ jS;)W~ William Faus 1.,..,/1 Planning Division Manager W '- 09/12/00 16:57 1t ~B/22/2088 12:52 408S46~ CITY OF GILROY ~ 141 017/024 PAGE ~" Community Development Department Planning Division Negative Declaration City File Number: TM 99-05 City of Gilioy 7351 Rosanna St. Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 848-0440 Proiect n...uilriion NIIDlCl of Project; No:ture ofProj~ct Almeida Subdivision (py AlfoDSo AllJIdda) Subdivision ofl.68 aaes into seven (7) residllllliallats- Build-aut ofthl> proposed. subdivision wouid rl!SUlt in lhe construction of a:igbl: (8) duplex units on fbur (4) 101$. (EKh of 1he olber three (3) lots would ~lIIlIIodale CIIUl elltisting sil1g1e- family unit.) This development also entails the QallSlNdioo of... pl'ivate street, sideMJk, utility, sound wall, and other improvements on IIIld off of !he site. Proied LocatioD Location: Assessor's PlIIcel #: SE comer of Rogms Lane md..Lewis Street. 847-07.03.5 Entity or Penonr.l Unci_kin!! :Proiect Name: Addn:ss: . Mr. Alfollllo Aleilh lllZ90 Silva. Circle. Gilroy, CA 95020 Initial StudY An Initial Study of this project was undertaken and prepared for the purpose of ~ wbdhBr this project miglrt have .. signifil;lllrt effect on !he envinlnroeut. A copy of tl:Iis stUdy is on file III th.. City of Gilroy Pltl%llJing Division, 1351 :Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. FindiD". &. ~DDS The Initial Smdy identifieli potentially significant eiIecIs on the environment. Bowcvllll", this project bas beet! mitigated (see Mitiglltion Measures belOW which avoid or mitiga;te the sff'ed's) 1:0 a. point whets no signi6.cant effects.will occur. There is no SubstIlDtial evid""ce!be projoct IIlI!JI have ii significant effect on 1h1O environment. The following rellSon:l will SIIpport these finding!!: I. . The proposal is a logical component of the eris1:ing lund use of this area. 2. Identified advlll'se impacts will be mitigated lhrougb preparation of special studies. as......cll as 1hrough constrUction of off- and on-site ilnptovements. 3: The proposed project is consistent with the adopted goals 8I1d policies of the Gilroy General Plan. 4. The Initial Study was reviewed by City sratf. Imd this N ega1ive DecIarSlion xetlects 1be independent . judgemc:nt of the l1:ity of Gilroy. exh I bLf i3 09/12/00 16:58 B8/22/2Be8 12;52 'Zt 488B45. Drlll't Negal:i"" DcclIU1lti"" File: TM 99-<J5 CITV OF 8ILROY.MU . ~__ 14I~.18/024 2 4105100 Mitigation 1. The following .will be incorporated into any permits with development of the project site, subject to review and approval by the City of Gilroy Building, Life and Environmental Safety Division and the Engineer Division: a) Water all active construction areas twice daily. b) Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. c) Pave, apply water three times daily, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on ail unpaved acCess roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites. d) Sweep daily all paved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites. Sweep streets dsily if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent puillic streets. 2_ Due to the possibility that significant buried cultural resources might be found during construction, the follOWing language shall be inciuded in all permits issued for the project site, including, but not limited to building permits for the future development, pursuant to the review and approval of the City Planning Division: If archaeokJgical resources of human remains are discovered dunng construction, work shall be halted at minimum of 200 feet from the find and the area shall be. staked off. The project develope,. shall notify the coroner or the Director of the Archaeologicsl Regionsl Research Center. If the find is determined to be significant, appropriate mitigation measures shell be formulated and implemented. 3. A 1J..foot high noiea barrier shall be constructed on the east side of lots 7 and 8. The noise barrier shall be CQnstructed of any dense material such as CQncrete blocks or masonry. Other materials may be acceptable if approve.d by an acoustical consultant. The noise barrier shall be continuous without gaps or openings. 4. A noise barrier shall be constructed on the south side of propOSed lots 5 and 7 per the recommendations of the noise report. Said wall shall range from 13 feet in heig"t at its eastern terminus to siJ( feet in height at its westerly terminus. 5. A noise barrier shall be constructed on the north side of proposed lots 6 and 8 per the recommendations of the noise report. Said wall shall range from 13 feet irl height at its eastern terminus to six feet in height at its westerly terminus. 6. Mechanical ventilation or air conditioning should be imstalled so windoWS and doors may remain closed to provide for the necessary acoustical insulation. 7. WindOWS should be carefully installed, sealed and caulked so that there are no openings between the windoW assembly and wall. 09/12/00 16:58 'Zt 488846. CITY OF GILROY.U 141 619/024 f'AIaE B6 88/22/2888 12:52 Droll: N..gsl:M Declaration File: 1M 99-05 3 4IOSJOa 8. E.JClerior doors, excluding glass doors, llhOlJld be llolid-.ccre wood with perimeter weather-stripping and threshold seals. 9. If two-story homes are proposed, an acoustical analysis of construction plans should be conducted to demonstrate compliance with the City's interior noise level standard. . 10. Monday through Friday, worX which creates noise that is audible off the site shail not commence prior to 0700 hours and shall not occur on the site after 1900 hours_ 11. On Saturdays and holidays recognixed by the City of Gilroy, work which creates noise that is audible off the site shall not commence prior to 0900 hOlJf5 and sl1all not occur after 1900 hours. No work on the site shall occur on Sundays. DatePrepll'!'Od: April 5, 2000 End afRe'IIic<v Periacl: . Date ApI"''''''''' By City C.",.",;!: William F31lS, Planlling Oi-visiQll MlIII&I!er 09/12/00 16:58 1t 08/22/2BBB 12:52 408846~ AlmtdJ/ll Subdivisilllf. Initilll S,.,1iy 141 020/024 CITY OF GILROY eU PAGE 0 r Mitigraion Mo"itorln8 l'rDgrtUrI I I ~ . ! Almeida Residential Minor Subdivision Mitigation Monitoring Program Introduction On Janua.ry 1. 1989.. the Cal!fomia S~ate LeQislature PS.Slied into law Assembly Bill 3180. ThiS bill requires public agencies to adopt reportmg or monitoring programs when they appl!Ove projects subject to an environmental imJ:lact report or a negative declaration that includes mitigation measures to avoid significant adverse environmental effects. The reporting or m'onitoring program is to be designed to ensure comphance with conditions or project approval during project implementation in order to avoid significant adverse environmental effects identified in the environmental neview process. This monitoring; program is designed to prt:lvide a mechanism to ensure that mitigation measures and subsequent conditions of project approval are implemented. Monitoring Program The bases for this monitOring program are the mitigation meas\:Jres included in the initial study/negative declaration. These mitigation measures are designed to eliminate or reduce significant adverse environmental effects to levels of. insignificance. These mitigation measures become conditions of project approval, which the project proponent is required to complete during and after implementation of the proposed project. The attached checklist is proposed for monitoring the implementation of the mitigation measures. This monitoring checklist contains all appropriate mitigation measures in the initial study/negative declaration, Monitoring Program procedures it is required that the City of Gilroy use the attached monitoring checklist for the proposed project The monitoring prt:Igram should be implemented as follows: 1. The City of GlIroy Planning Division should be responsible for coordination of the monitoring program, including the monitoring checklist. The Planning Division should be resplllnsible for completing the monitoring c;hec~list and distributing the checklist to the ,responsible individuals or agencies for their use in monitoring the mitigation measures. 2_ . Each responsible individual or agency will then be responsible for determining whether the mitigation measures contained in the monitoring checklist have been implemented. Once all mitigation measures have been complied with, the responsible individual or agency should submit a copy of the monitoring ch~ckli.st to the City of GlIroy Planning qivisi~n to be plat:ed ,in the pro/..ect file. If a mitigation measure has not been compiled with, the monitoring check 1st should not be returned to the Planning Division. GoWen Stllte PIDnnin/1lD1d. En"",,,"'tIIlllJI C~"."l""lI MMP-l 09/12/00 16:59 'Zt 488846. CIT'! OF GII..ROY r Alae;. S..bdiwlsilml1f.UItJJ SIatIy 141 021/024 pQ,GE ~811. . .. .. .... III .- .. -- . . , B~/22/2eaa 12;52 MittpQfI MDIlItD,iilZ Pmlf"ll" 3. 8efore issuance of ani occupancy permit, the Planning Divisicn should review the checklist to ensure that all mitigation measures and additional conditions of project approval included in tlhe monitoring checklist have been implemented. An occupancy permit should not be issued until all mitigation measures and additional conditions of project approval included in the monitoring checklist have been implemented. . 4_ If a responsible individual or agency determines that a non-compliance has occurred, a written notice should be delivered by certified mail to the project proponent within 10 days, with a copy to the Planning Division. describing the non- compliance and requiring compliance within a specified period of time. If a non. compliance still exists at the expiration of the specified period oHime, construction may be halted and fines may be imposed at the discretIon of the City of Gilroy. ofMJ'-] GDIMa 9_ Phlt.,....Zhg _ti EII"irofllflDIWII Cmuu/lfltg III '. '--''-'''''I''''~~~ 09/12/00 08/22/2BB6 16:59 'Zt 12:52 4B8.846~ NmcU,. S/lbdlNwa"Yff'llItzl Sluc(p 141022/024 cITY OF GILROY eu PAG!;: ~., M"aipJlDn Jttfl..iblri1Jc h"f"Jllf. Mitigation Monitoring Checklist A The following mitigation mealilur&s shall be Indicated on the Final Parcel Map. Mitigation Number 3_ 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Mitigation A 13.1001 high noise barrier snsll be c~tructed On Ihe east side of lots nd 8. The noise banisr sllal De constructed of any dcnse .materlal such as ccncr1'!e blocks or masonry. Other materials may be accapl<lble if approved by an acoustical consultant The noise barrier shall be continuous without gaps or openings. A nOise. bamer snail be lIOnstructed on the south side of praposad lots 5 and 7 per the recommandatlcns of tha noise h!port. Said wall snail range from 13 feet in heighl at Its eeste,," terminus 10 six feel in height at its vireGter1y terminus. A noise banier shall be constructed an the north side of pro pOlled lots 6 and II per the . recommendations of the noise report. Said wall shall renge fl'am 13 feet in height at im eastern tElrmlnus to six feet in height at tis Westerly terminus. Mecllanlcal ventilation or air ccnditioning shOUld be installed so windows and doors may remain clllseo to provide for the nece.53aty accustiCilllnsull!!tion. Windows should bl!! CllreJ'uIlY iniSlalled, sealed and caulked So \hat there are no op$nlng!l between the window asserribly ane! wall. Exterior doors, exduding glass doors, shoula b... solic:t-care wood with perimeter weather-stripping an!! thrllSl1olc:t sealS. Goldon """0 Plannitla .nd Emnranmll1l"" Consul/lnll. Party Responsible for Implementation Party Responsible for Monitoring Applicant City Planning and Engineerlnll Division Applic:ant City Pla!,n!n!l, ~n.d Englne.."ng OMslon Applicant City Planning and EngIneering Division Applicant City Planning and. Engineering Division AppUCllnl City PlaMnlng and E;rtgin""rlng Division Applicant City Planning and Engineering Division MMP-J 09/12/00 17:00 1t a~/22/2BBB 12:52 4e8B46~ JI{bIg;t&n MD_ri1f.g p,."grrDf< cITY Cf" GILROY ~ ,-~ A.l/n6iIl/l SIibIIMDDIi InitiJJ1 SIfuiy 9. If lw~$tcry homEls are proposed, an i1COl.1st1cal analysis of o:QnstnJcticn plans should be conduQted to demonS1rale compli""ce with the Cily's interior noise level standard. Applicant City Planning and Engfneering Divi5ion Mitigation Monitoring Checklist B The following mitigation measures shall be applicable to the project during the construction phase and shall be printed on the approved grading and construction plans. r Mitigation Mitigation Party Party i Number Responsible for Rsspon5ible for Implementation Monitorln!;l , The fOlicwing. w~1 be il\corporated Contractor City Plan"ing Into an~ permlls with development Dlvisi"n "f the ~rojtlCt site, subjec;tlo r"view and approval tly the City of GUI1lY Buildln% ute and Envtronmental Safety ivision and the Engineer Division: a} Water all activa col'IstnJction arells twice daily_ I bj Colter all tnJcks hauling soil. sarnland other loose materiElIS or requlra alllr1Jcks to maintain I at least two feel of freeboard. c) P<Ne, apply water three times dally, or apply (non-toxic) sail i sta!;i1izers on all unpaved \ ac~S roads. parking areas and! slaglng areas at canslr1Jclian sites. d} SWeep cally all paved aOl:eSS raallls, parking areas and staging areElS at constn.Jction slles. e) Sweep s!reels daily if visible soli. matarial is carried onto adjacent public sWets. 2 Due Ib the pCIssibility Ihat Canlnlclor C~ Planf\lng slgf\lfIcailt buried cUltural rasaurces !vision might be founc during CDr:lstnJclion. the follmwing language shall be included in all paimits issued for !he pralt!lC! site, includin~, but not limited to building pernllls for t"e fUtura clevB1':fment, pursuant to the review an approval of the City Planning Divillian: MMP.J. Gt>/u," Stili. PI4JJ"ing IUld E..wo"",,,,,1tIl c",,;u/liJIg I4I.O}3/024 . . . . . . . . . . . II . . . . I I I 09/12/00 86/22/2BBB 17:00 'Zt 12:52 48SS46 ..liB""''' ~"/1fINJwlll. , 141024/024 CITY OF GILROY ~ PAGE 11 . M/liptiD" MD"ib1rlJrg ~ Sill. 10 If IIrch/iec/Oflical f8S0ul'C88 or human remams IlT8 rllIlQOVSf8cj during ccnstrudJon, 'NOrlc shall lie haJtud at minimum or 200 Ii3ef from the flnrl /inti the 1If811 shall be sr/ilked off. The p/Oje<;t developer 5haJ1 no6fy the aomner or the Dlrel:tor of the Archaetl/oaical Rtlgion,,' ReseElTCh Center. If the ,R"a is determined to be sign/fleant, epprcpri/i/8 mitigefion msasUffls sheH be formulated ana fm emen/ed. Monday through FridlilY. work wtllch creates noise lhllt is audible ()ff lIle slle $haJl not commence bsfora 0700 hours Ilnd shall not Occur on the sile after 1;00 hoUl". en Satuniay& and holiday. nEJa:)Qnlzed by the City of Gilroy, WDrk which creates noise lIlat lit audible off the site shall nol lj(Immence prior lQ 0900 haurs IilJ1d shall nOl occur after '900 hours. No work on !tie site shall occur on Sun<:! s. 11 t;Dldon SlIm PI.nfI/nll md EnvircmmenlarCDllsulli"lI. Contractor Cantraator City Planning Dlllisian City Planning . Division MMP-5 '"" .- . . . I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2000-63 is an original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of September, 2000, at which meeting a quorum was present. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this 4th day of October, 2000. ~~ City Clerk of the City of Gilroy (Seal)