Resolution No. 2015-14 | Zoning Application (Z15-02) Heartlands Estate Phase II Zone Change | Adopted 04/02/2015RESOLUTION NO. 2015-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GILROY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE Z 15-02, A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING AMENDMENT TO APPROVE
THE HEARTLANDS ESTATES PHASE II PROJECT, FILED BY MERITAGE
HOMES C/O SCOTT KRAMER, 1671 E. MONTE VISTA AVENUE #214,
VACAVILLE, CA 95688.
WHEREAS, Meritage Homes submitted an application requesting a Planned Unit
Development zoning amendment to approve the specific design of The Heartlands
Estates Phase II project; and
WHEREAS, The Heartlands Estates Phase II Planned Unit Development sets forth
the architectural design for property located on the northern portions of 1690 and 1750
Hecker Pass Road (APN 810-21-009); and
WHEREAS, the Planned Unit Development design conforms to all setbacks set forth
in the specific plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planned Unit Development design establishes a new front porch
setback of 11 feet to the right-of-way; setbacks for porches are not identified in the
specific plan, and this standard is specific to the Heartland Estates subdivision only;
and
WHEREAS, the developer will contribute to providing the following amenities,
required both by the Hecker Pass Specific Plan development agreement and this Planned
Unit Development approval: 1. Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for a "Public Benefit Fee';
2. Improve and dedicate a three -acre neighborhood park at no cost to the city; 3. Improve
and dedicate a trail and other improvements along the portion of the De Bell Uvas Creek
Park Preserve that lies within the boundaries of the Specific Plan area at no cost to the city;
4. Provide a wireless computer communication system for city employees in the Specific
Plan Area; 5. Reconstruct approximately 1,000 feet of a sewer main that traverses the
Specific Plan area; and construct a Class I trail south of SR 152; and
WHEREAS, the planning commission of the city of Gilroy has considered the zone
change request (Z 15-02) in accordance with the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance and other
applicable standards and regulations; and
WHEREAS, an addendum to the certified Hecker Pass Specific Plan/South Valley
Community Church EIR has been prepared for this project; and
WHEREAS, the addendum analyzed the proposed Hecker Pass Specific Plan text
amendments and development of The Heartlands Estates Phase II and determined the
proposed amendments to the specific plan would not create new significant environmental
effects, intensify previously identified effects or take place in a context where new
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information is available that would alter conclusions in the Hecker Pass Specific Plan/South
Valley Community Church EIR concerning potential environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, the planning commission of the city of Gilroy has considered the Staff
Report dated April 2, 2015 along with testimony received at the duly -noticed public hearing
and other materials: and
WHEREAS, the planning commission of the city of Gilroy has determined that the
proposed Planned Unit Development design complies will all required Planned Unit
Development findings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the planning commission of the city of
Gilroy hereby recommends to the city council the approval of the Planned Unit
Development zoning amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April 2015 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
Susan L. Martin, Secretary
APPROVED:
Richard Gullen, Chairperson