HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06RESOLUTION NO. 00-06
REVISED FINAL DEVELOPMENT REQUEST DP 00-04 FOR SUBDIVISIONS
SD 8128, 8062, AND 8047 ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS LOCATED WITH THE 20 +/~ FOOT
WIDE LANDSCAPE STRIP WHICH RUNS IN FRONT OF THE
HOMES IN THESE SUBDIVISIONS, RATHER THAN
GRASS DRIVEWAYS AS PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED (PULTE HOMES)
WHEREAS, Pulte Homes (Owner/Applicant) has requested approval of a revised final
Development Plan for subdivisions SD 8128, 8062, and 8047 (Pulte's Lawrence Estates II
development) to allow the construction of concrete driveways located within the 20 +/- foot wide
landscape strip which runs in front of the homes in these subdivisions, rather than grass driveways
as currently approved; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is located within the Lawrence Road area, on the north side of Culet
Ranch Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville P-l; Planned Unit Development District Ordinance requires
approval of a Preliminary and Final Development Plan prior to construction of a project; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission approval is required to amend the conditions of approval of
a previously approved Final Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on
February 8, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); aad
WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission approve
the request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports, recommendations, and
testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville approves the revised Final
Development Plan request DP 00-04 per the conditions contained herein, and makes the
following findings in support of this action:
1. The proposed Development Plan wilt not be detrimental to the to the health, safety, and
general welfare of the Town.
2. The Development Plan will not adversely affect the orderly development of property
within the Town.
The Development Plan will not adversely affect the preservation of property values and
the protection of the tax base within the Town.
The Development Plan will not adversely affect the policy and goals as set by the General
Plan.
The Development Plan will not create a nuisance and/or enforcement problem within the
neighborhood or community.
The Development Plan will not encourage marginal development within the
neighborhood.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This approval revises the previously approved conditions of approval for: Preliminary
Development Plan - Rezoning request PUD 97-09 and Final Development Plan - Major
Subdivision request SD 8128 (Culet Estates); Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning
request PUD 97-02 and Final Development Plan - Major Subdivision request SD 8062
(Karleskind); and Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request PUD 97-01 and
Final Development Plan - Rezoning request SD 8047 (Blankenship), allowing the
construction of concrete driveways located within the 20 +/- foot wide landscape strip which
runs in front of the homes in these subdivisions, rather than grass driveways as currently
approved. Except as may be modified by the conditions of approval contained herein,
concrete driveway construction shall be substantially as shown on the project plans labeled
"Pulte Homes Corp. ," dated received by the Planning Division on January 24, 2000.
Except for the authorized construction of concrete driveways through the landscape/open
space strip, all conditions of approval established under Town Council Resolutions 166-97
(Karleskind), 106-98 (Culet), and 165-97 (Blankenship) shall continue to apply to the
development of these subdivision.
Except as described below, the existing curb-cuts and driveway aprons within the subdivisions
may be kept as currently installed. Between the driveway curb-cuts and the existing concrete
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driveway, the driveway width shall be limited to approximately 15 feet wide, or the minimum
functional width as determined by the Planning Division. Prior to installation, the proposed
driveway locations shall be staked or painted for review and approval by the Planning
Division.
The curb-cut for Lot 4 is not in alignment with the driveway and garage. This curb-cut shall
be re-constructed to align with the driveway, subject to review and approval by the Planning
Division.
Construction of the new driveways, including color and texture, shall match the existing
driveways to the extent possible.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on February 8, 2000 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Combs, Graham, Hunt, Moran, Osborn, Rapp
Jameson
Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney 7
Chief of t[~mg
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