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RESOLUTION of the Planning Commission to recommend to City Council approval of a Zoning Amendment, Planned Development, Tentative Map, and Site Plan Review for 874 Lewelling Boulevard (PLN17-0069).
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WHEREAS, on October 20, 2017, GKW Architects, Inc. ("Applicant") submitted an application for a Zoning Amendment, Planned Development, Tentative Map, and Site Plan Review to construct a six-unit, two- and three-story residential townhome condominium development at 874 Lewelling Boulevard (PLN17-0069)("Project"); and
WHEREAS, 874 Lewelling Boulevard ("Property") consists of a one-story single-family residential structure located on a single 0.48 acre parcel; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Sections 15303 (b) and 15332, the project to construct six residential units is categorically exempt from CEQA. Section 15303(b). New construction in urbanized areas for not more than six units is categorically exempt from CEQA. Section 15332. A residential project is categorically exempt from CEQA if it is: Consistent with the general plan and the zoning code; Is located on a site with no more than five acres; Has no value for endangered or rare or threatened species; Would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air or water quality; and All required utilities and public services can adequately serve the site.
WHEREAS, the Property has a General Plan designation of Medium-High Density Residential and is currently zoned RS Residential Single-Family; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes a Zoning Amendment to rezone the Project site from RS Residential Single-Family to RM-3000(PD) Residential Multi-Family, Planned Development Overlay District to align the Zoning with the General Plan land use designation; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to amend the Zoning Map to identify the Project site as RM-3000(PD) Residential Multi-Family, Planned Development Overlay District as id...
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