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HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-22RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE RECOMMENDING THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 89-1 AND THE CONCURRENT PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REZONING REQUEST (PUD 89-15) FOR PARK VIEW PROPERTIES (APN: 207-050-009) WHEREAS, Park View Properties and Shapell Industries of Northern California sought approval of a General Plan Amendment and a concurrent Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request involving 23 +/- acres generally located at the south side of the intersection of Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley Road (APN 207-050-009 and 207-050-011); and WHE~, on February 23, 1989 the Town Council of the Town of Danville authorized staff preparation of a General Plan Amendment Study and directed the project proponents to submit a concurrent Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning application, to detail a preliminary land plan for the Plan Area; and WHEREAS, the project proponents filed a General Plan Amendment request (GPA 89-1) reclassifying the subject 23 +/- acres from a Public & Open Space - Parks and Recreation land use designation to a mixture of Residential - Single Family - Low Density and Medium Density (1-3 to 3-5 dwelling units per acre, respectively) and Public & Open Space - General Open Space; and WHEREAS, the project proponents filed a concurrent Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request (89-15) seeking approval of a 49-unit single family residential Planned Unit Development; and WHE~, the Planning Commission did review the project at a series of noticed public hearings, concluding (as regards the Park View Properties portion of the proposal) with a hearing on May 14, 1991; and WHEREAS, the proper notice of the proposals were given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been prepared for the project pursuant to the regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), indicating that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated to be associated with the development of the site, and which calls for additional environmental analysis to be conducted with the subsequent submittal of detailed Tentative Map/Final PAGE 1 RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 Development Plan applications with said environmental work to be based in part on additional studies (acoustical, hydraulic, tree preservation and soils/geotechnical studies); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after receiving the staff report for their April 9, 1991 hearing took the following two actions; Denied without prejudice the Park View Properties portion of GPA 89,1 and PUD 89-15. Indicated their intent to approve the Shapell Industries of Northern California portion of GPA 89-1 and PUD 89-15, continuing the matter to their meeting of April. 23, 1991 and directing staff to return with the appropriate revisions to the draft Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and draft Resolution and Development Criteria; and WHEREAS, the applicants for the Park View Properties portion of the proposal filed a request that the Planning Commission reconsider their April 9, 1991 action to deny the Park View Properties portion of GPA 89-1 and PUD 89-15 (letter of April 18, 1991); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at their April 23, 1991 meeting passed Planning Commission Resolution No. 91-18 recommending the Town Council approve the Shapell Industries of Northern California portion of the proposal - reassigned as GPA 91-3 and PUD 91-7 for record keeping purposes); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at their May 14, 1991 meeting, voted to reconsider their decision; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports, recommendations and testimony presented prior to or during the public hearings. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that elimination of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 14 from the applicant's revised' 16-lot submittal was necessary for the following reasons: Allows the retention of an important view corridor through the project (as viewed from Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley Road) by limiting the area disturbed by grading, reducing the length of architectural sound wall along Camino Tassajara that will "close in" the side as viewed from these streets and by retaining an open area along the east side of the EBMUD pumping station site (APN: 207-050-008) allowing views through to the creek area and the slopes beyond. Allows retention of a portion of the site under the existing Public & Open Space - Parks and Recreation designation for use in the future for for PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 development as an equestrian staging area - a public facility whose need in this area has been reflected in the Town's adopted Trails Master Plan. The equestrian center will permit pedestrians, equestrians and others to access the trailhead to the public trail and avoids the creation of a "dead-end" trail terminating in this subdivision. The equestrian staging area therefore facilitates and promotes the use and enjoyment of the public open space by members of the general public. Provides a necessary buffer zone between new residential uses and the existing and future impacts of the operation of the EBMUD pumping station facility. Elimination of a minimum of two of the hillside lot is necessary to conform to the Town's Hillside Development policies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville recommends the Town Council of the Town of Danville adopt a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for the project and approve General Plan Amendment GPA 89-1 as recommended by staff, amending the subject property's land use designation to a combination of Residential - Single Family - Low Density (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and Public & Open Space - General Open Space and Parks and Recreation designations and limiting the maximum yield for the 11 acre Park View Properties portion of the original Plan Area to 12 lots, with development of the property subject to the GPA 89-1 General Development Criteria developed for the Park View Properties site (Attachment A of the resolution); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission recommends the Town Council of the Town of Danville approve Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning PUD 89-15, as generally detailed on the Staff Study dated May 9, 1991 and subject to the conditions of approval listed below; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville makes the following Findings in support of their recommendation for approval of General Plan Amendment GPA 89-1: The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the preservation of present aesthetics and other community qualities. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the Town's ability to maintain high-quality public facilities and services. PAGE 3 RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the quality of life within existing developed areas of the community. The General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the harmony between Danville's development and its physical setting; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission makes the following Findings in support of their recommendation to approve Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning PUD 89-15: The proposed rezoning is in conformance with the General Plan Goals and Policies. The uses authorized under this rezoning action will be compatible with the uses existing and proposed in the adjacent zoning districts. 3. Residential use is a demonstrated community need. The Planned Unit Development will constitute a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability, and will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding existing neighborhood and the ultimate development planned for the subject area. o The design of the proposed development is in substantial conformance with the applicable zoning regulations.. The design of the development and the type of associated improvements will not likely cause serious public health problems because water and sanitary facilities services will be available to the new development. 7. The density of the development is physically suitable for the site. The design of the proposed development and improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or subsequently injure fish or wildlife or their habitat since this property is in an area where residential development has previously occurred. The design of the proposed development and proposed improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The Planning Commission recommends that the Town Council waive the Park Dedication in-lieu-fees that this project is required to pay in acknowledgement of the retention of the land dedication this project will make for the PAGE 4 RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 planned equestrian staging area. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning approval is granted for the 11 +/- acre Park View Properties property (APN: 207-050-009). Development shall be consistent with the GPA 89-1 General Development Criteria (Attachment A of this resolution). Development shall be as generally shown on the revised plans entitled "Preliminary Site Plan - Park View Properties", dated received by the Planning Division on April 22, 1991. The project shall be modified to generally reflect the plan revisions depicted in the Staff Study dated May 9, 1991, and these conditions of approval. Development shall occur within the 1 to 3 dwelling units per acre density range permitted under the Residential - Single Family - Low Density land use designation of the General Plan. Area excluded from the calculation for density shall include the area devoted to the future equestrian staging area, the area to be ultimately transferred to the Contra Costa County Flood Control District (CCCFCD) through fee title dedication or by easement for flood control purposes and the area above the 475 foot contour line. The area detailed as Lots 7 through 12 on the May 9, 1991 Staff Study shall be subject to further modification during the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. The maximum number of traditionally configured lots for the development area south of the creek (i.e., narrow-deep lots) shall be six lots. If it is determined by the Planning Commission at the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review that excessive grading would be required to develop traditionally configured lots (with or without use of front-to-rear split level pads), then use of long-shallow lots shall occur, with a maximum of four such lots to be developed. The private roadway system serving these lots shall be subject to detailed review (i.e., easement width, paved section width, provisions for emergency service vehicles, provisions for pedestrian movement, etc.) as part of the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. The design of the roadway system utilized shall be such to allow a reduction in the amount of grading necessary to develop in this portion of the project. The road system north of the creek shall terminate at a standard cul-da- sac bulb at the northeast side of the proposed bridge. The design, precise location and construction materials of the bridge shall be determined at the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. A reduction of the number of lots established in this area shall also occur if it is determined necessary by the Planning Commission at the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review to provide lots with adequately sized/configured building areas and/or to provide functional rear yard areas. Cross-sections through this area shall be developed and submitted as part of the submittal for the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 Lots 5 and 6 of the Staff Study shall generally reflect the development criteria of the R-10; Single Family Residential District and shall be reconfigured to integrate better with the proposed lots of the adjoining Shapell Industries of Northern California project (PUD 91-7 - APN: 207-050-011). Lots 1 through 4 of the Staff Study (lots backing up to Camino Tassajara) shall be reconfigured to integrate better with the proposed lots of the adjoining Shapell Industries of Northern California project (PUD 91-7 - APN: 207-050-011). These lots shall reflect a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet, with a minimum width at the front setback of 85' and an approximate lot depth of 120'. Additional modification to these four lots (including the potential elimination of Lot 4) shall occur if the Planning Commission determines through the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review that additional land area is necessary to provide a functional equestrian staging area and/or if the required acoustical report reveals that lot reconfiguration and/or a reduction in the unit count is necessary as a mitigation to noise impacts of the neighboring EBMUD pumping facility. The applicant shall submit to the Town of Danville fees required to file a Notice of Determination for this project, as required by AB 3158 and the Town's adopted Fee Schedule. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on May 14, 1991 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: ch~ ~i Planning Arnerich, Hughes, Hunt, Murphy, Osborn, ¥ilhauer Wright prkvres.ml4 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 ATTACHMENT A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY GPA 89-1 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA (Draft - May 14, 1991) General Plan Amendment Study (89-1) reclassifying 11 +/- acres from a Public & Open Space - Parks and Recreation land use designation to a mixture of Residential - Single Family - Low Density (1-3 dwelling units per acre) and Public & Open Space - General Open Space. The subject site is Lot 46 of SD 6675, fronting 150'+ on the south side of Sycamore Valley Road approximately 150' west of the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Tassajara and also fronting 500'+ on the south side of Camino Tassajara approximately 300' east of the same intersection. (APN: 207-050-009) A, General Provisions Subsequent development entitlements for the property within the General Plan Amendment area shall be reviewed through the Planned Unit Development (P-l) process. Development shall occur within the I to 3 dwelling units per acre density range permitted under the Residential - Single Family - Low Density land use designation of the General Plan. Area excluded from the calculation for density shall include the area devoted to the future equestrian staging area the area to be ultimately transferred to the Contra Costa County Flood Control District (CCCFCD) through fee title dedication or by easement for flood control purposes and the area above the 475 foot contour line. As generally detailed on the Staff Study dated May 9, 1991, a maximum yield of 12 lots may be developed on the subject property. The area detailed as Lots 7 through 12 on the Staff Study shall be subject to further modification during the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. The maximum number of traditionally configured lots for the development area south of the creek (i.e., narrow-deep lots) shall be six lots. If it is determined by the Planning Commission at the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review that excessive grading would be required to develop traditionally configured lots (with or without use of front-to-rear split level pads), then use of long-shallow lots shall occur, with a maximum of four such lots to be developed. The private roadway system serving these lots shall be subject to detailed review (i.e., easement width, paved section width, provisions for emergency service vehicles, provisions for pedestrian movement, etc.) as part of the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. The design of the roadway system utilized shall be such to allow a reduction in the amount of grading necessary to develop in this portion of the project. The road system north of the creek shall terminate at a standard cul-da-sac bulb at the northeast side of the proposed bridge. The design, precise location and construction materials of the bridge shall be determined at the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. A reduction of the number of lots established in this area shall also occur if it is determined necessary by the Planning Commission at the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review to provide lots with adequately sized/configured building areas and/or to provide functional rear yard areas. Cross-sections through this area shall be developed and submitted as part of the submittal for the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. Visual amenities of the area shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. The following measures shall be incorporated into development plans: Maintain the maximum number of existing mature trees. Provide a continuous landscape buffer along the Camino Tassajara frontage, including use of the Sycamore Valley Specific Plan type architectural soundwall along that portion of the development with residential uses directly backing up Camino Tassajara. Development of the area shall be designed to integrate to the maximum degree possible with the surrounding developments in the Sycamore Valley Specific Plan Area. This shall include linkage of existing and planned trails located along Sycamore Creek and construction of a foot bridge across Sycamore Creek at the west side of the project area. No building or structure shall exceed two stories or 28 feet in height (not including chimneys), measured from finished grade to the ridge beam. To limit potential adverse impacts to existing mature trees, site fill shall be limited to the amount needed to functionally lift the site out of the 100-year flood hazard zone. A Tree Preservation Plan, prepared by a licensed arborist, shall be submitted to the Town for review and approval prior to 2 Be any additional fill being placed on the property or as part of the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review process - whichever occurs first. Rough grading may occur subsequent to the approval of a Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning, but no grading activity (cut or fill) may occur within 15 feet of the dripline of any existing on-site tree, unless otherwise approved by the Town, and no grading shall occur for the area south of the creek. Residential Development Standards Development of the residential units in the project may consist of either individual custom designs or production type housing. All development proposed shall be subject to review by the Town Design Review Board prior to approval of the Final Development Plan. Unless otherwise established by the project Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning, each residential lot shall have a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet, a minimum average width of 90 feet and a minimum depth of 110 feet. For hillside lots, no fencing shall be established on slope areas where elevations are more than 20' above finished pool elevation of the affected lot. In addition to this requirement, or as an alternative, the hillside lots may have a reduced minimum lot size to avoid the establishment of lots with rear yards "artificially" extending up the adjoining slope area. Minimum building setbacks shall be 25 feet for primary front yard areas, 25 total feet in side yard areas (with a minimum of 10 feet on one side and with a minimum building-to-building separation of 25 feet), and 25 feet for rear-yard areas (may not include slopes with a gradient steeper than 6 horizontal to 1 vertical)4 0 Each dwelling unit north of the creek shall have a minimum of two vehicle parking spaces located in a garage and two additional on-site spaces contained within a driveway apron. Each dwelling unit south of the creek shall have a minimum of three vehicle parking spaces located in a garage and three additional on-site spaces contained within a driveway apron. 0 Storage of vehicles within required primary front yard areas, secondary front yard areas and side yard areas is prohibited. No recreational vehicles, boats or trailers shall be permitted to be stored or parked on-site or within the established right-of-way for period in excess of 72 hours. Building elevations shall be tapered or stepped so that no two story elevations occur at the minimum primary front yard setback. This 3 Co De requirement is intended to reduce the visual mass of the structure, further enhance separation between buildings, and create a more open and comfortable streetscape setting. Rear and side elevations which abut, or are oriented towards, streets shall receive special design treatment to soften visual appearance. As graphically portrayed on the staff study referenced in #A. 3. above, use of split level lot padding (full floor and/or half floor side-to-side and front- to-rear splits) shall be used for the lots proposed on the south side of Sycamore Creek where deemed appropriate to reduce the magnitude of project grading. The grading plans submitted for the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan submittal shall include pre-plotting information for all proposed residences (and shall detail proposed finished floor elevations). Circulation The sole vehicular access to the subject area shall be provided from a road extension from the current intersection of Camino Tassajara and Glasgow Drive through the adjoining property to the east (Shapell Industries of Northern California - APN: 207-050-011). Said access shall be assured through the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review process. Emergency vehicular access (E.V.A.) through the proposed equestrian staging area to Camino Tassajara shall be established at the time the equestrian staging area is developed. o Road right-of-ways shall include adequate width for pedestrian and bicycle paths, unless this requirement is waived through the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review. 3. Street widths shall be determined during the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review process. Open Space and Recreation The natural character of Sycamore Creek shall be preserved and enhanced for its habitat value and as a recreation and visual amenity, The sloping areas at the south portion of the area shall be maintained as open space in order to avoid potential landslide problems and also to provide a buffer between the Plan Area and the existing and planned upslope development along Tunbridge Road. All existing on-site landslides and soil failure areas shall be corrected in conjunction with the project 4 development. Where drainage improvements are necessary along Sycamore Creek, they shall be designed to enhance the natural appearance of the creek. If rip- rapping is required, it shall utilize large, ungrouted rocks that permit ingrowth of grasses and other vegetation, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer and CCCFCD. Landscaping shall be installed along the banks of Sycamore Creek to enhance the appearance of this natural amenity. An open space trail easement shall be supplied with a minimum width of 35 feet along the north and south sides of Sycamore Creek from the west property boundary to the proposed vehicular bridge crossing if the easement can be established, to the Town's satisfaction on the north side of the creek in this area, than the requirement for the southerly easement can be dropped at the Tentative Map/Final Development review. From the bridge crossing east, an easement shall be offered along the north side of the creek. These easements shall be offered in dedication to the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and the Town of Danville. Building setbacks from Sycamore Creek shall be identified on the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan submittal and shall be based on a project specific flood control analysis. A landscaped creek trail system shall be developed as part of the project, extending the entire length of the Plan Area and shall include a pedestrian/equestrian bridge crossing at the western edge of the Plan Area to allow the trail to cross over to the south side of Sycamore Creek. The requirement to supply the pedestrian/equestrian bridge may be waived if the trail can be established in a satisfactory manner on the north side of the creek. The pedestrian portion of the trail shall have a minimum width of eight feet and shall have pavement contained within appropriately sized headerboards. Trail easements in addition to those cited in #D.4. above shall be supplied as necessary to connect to existing and/or planned off-site trails. Disturbed slope areas (disturbed for lot, road development and/or for slide repairs) shall receive an upgraded hydroseeding with heavy planting of native vegetation and trees. The upslope open space areas along the south portion of the Plan Area shall incorporate pedestrian trails to facilitate pedestrian movement. These trail areas shall be covered by trail easements to be offered to the EBRPD and the Town of Danville for potential future public usage. An offer of dedication of appropriate easements (to either the Town of 5 Eo Fo Ge Danville or the East Bay Regional Park District) for a trail connection to the planned future ridgeline trail, with appropriate connections to the creek trail, shall be provided. Public Facilities and Utilities All utility lines serving the site, including natural gas, electrical, water, waste water and communications lines, shall be placed underground, except as necessary at the creek crossing. Street lights, where used, shall be of low level intensity (as approved by staff). 0 New development within the Plan Area shall be required to fund necessary improvements to offset impacts generated and shall contribute toward area- wide and regional infrastructure at an appropriate level. Homeowners Association Responsibilities Development projects constructed within this Plan Area shall be subject to the creation of a homeowners association. The purposes and responsibilities of the association shall include, but shall not be limited to, the maintenance of common landscape and open space areas, maintenance of the private roadway and bridge and the maintenance of trail areas not accepted by a public agency. 0 Diligent efforts shall be made by the applicant to establish a Master Homeowner Association with the adjoining Shapell Industries of Northern California property (APN: 207-050-011) for common facilities. Design Guidelines 1. Landscaping Existing riparian vegetation shall be preserved and, where possible, enhanced by introduction of compatible native and shrub species. Landscaping along Camino Tassajara shall conform to the Camino Tassajara Streetscape Standards (which requires provision of a sound wall and a six foot width meandering concrete paved pathway), as may be amended by landscape guidelines in place at the time of landscape installation. c. Graded slopes adjacent to street rights-of-way and areas between 6 roadways and the area to be controlled by CCCFCD shall be landscaped in accordance with an approved overall landscape theme. The steepness of the slopes shall be varied to blend with the natural contours of the land. The sound wall along Camino Tassajara shall be a split face block concrete wall constructed to match the sound wall constructed along Camino Tassajara and Sycamore Valley Road. The wall shall not be designed with a long uninterrupted stretch, but instead shall jog in and out along the right-of-way and work around pockets of deciduous and evergreen trees. 2. Architecture The intent of these guidelines is to establish standards of high quality architecture to be used in the design of buildings, structures, and surrounding environment. It is recognized that the location of the Plan Area at the entrance of the Sycamore Valley, and its corresponding high visual sensitivity, makes it important that development serve not only the needs of the community but that the physical design characteristics reflect the overall design theme prevalent in the Sycamore Valley. The developers are encouraged to use innovative techniques to make the project area a significant statement of design. ao If production housing is utilized, substantial architectural variation shall occur through the number of floor plans developed and by providing multiple elevations for each floor plan. Elevations shall show variations through changes in materials, rooflines, colors and window treatment. bo Architectural style shall establish a consistent theme. The western contemporary style used in the Sycamore Valley is encouraged. Equestrian Staging Area The developer shall be responsible for the provision of a site for a future equestrian staging area and for site improvements of the site as described below· Size - Area devoted to the facility shall be approximately 25,000 to 35,000 square feet, reflective of the size and configuration shown on the Staff Study of May 9, 1991. o Location - Adjoining the east side of the EBMUD pumping site (APN: 207- 050-008) (precise location to be fixed during the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review process). 3. Ownership - To be offered to the Town of Danville and/or East Bay Regional Park District. 4. Site improvements - Park View Properties' responsibility at the time of project development of the residential portion of the projec0; a. All frontage improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, longitudinal drainage, street lights, etc.). b. Architectural soundwall along the western side of Lot 4 (of the Staff Study dated May 9, 1991). c. Frontage landscaping d. Rough grading of the site e. Design and construction drawings for all the above, as needed. The location, precise size and configuration and access of the equestrian staging area shall be determined through the Tentative Map/Final Development Plan review process. Ch~ef?f Planning pkvwdevl.crt 8