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. PUD-49, Silverstone Communities Workshop to review and provide comments on an application for a PUD development plan to construct 45 residential units on a vacant lot located at 3909 Vineyard Avenue. Zoning for the property is RM-4,000 (Multiple-Family Residential) and PUD-HDR (Planned Unit Development - High Density Residential) District. Ms. Decker introduced Assistant Planner Rosalind Rondash and Associate Planner Jenny Soo, who would present the staff report for this project. Commissioner Blank disclosed that he met with the applicant for an hour, discussing general ideas and concepts on the proj ect Commissioner Roberts disclosed that she met with Mr. Jeff Gilman a long time ago. Acting Chair Arkin disclosed that he had met with the applicant Commissioner Fox disclosed that she had met with the applicant the previous weekend at the site as well as with Mr. Gilman several months ago. Ms. Rondash summarized the staff report and described the scope and layout of the proposed project Comments from neighbors were requested at a neighborhood meeting, and the project was refened to the Housing Commission for review of the density and affordability of the development. The applicant made several adjustments after the neighborhood meeting and submitted the formal application to the City. The project has since begun the outside peer review process and a traffic model preparation. Ms. Soo presented the General Plan, housing, and site layout information. She noted that the 2003 Housing Element identified this site as High Density Residential; the density ratio for this site is 41 units. The total capacity could be increased to 51 units; the proposed project has 45 units and is well within the density range of the General Plan. The project has seven affordable units. Staff would like the Commission's opinion on whether the density was appropriate, if it may be increased, and whether or not the affordable housing units were appropriate. She described the design elements of the proposed project and noted that the building appeared to be a two-and-a-half story building rather than a three- story building. Staffforwarded a copy ofthe design to Larry Cannon for peer review. Ms. Rondash noted that the applicant provided a landscaping proposal and a tree report for this project The plant selection and placement indicates new vegetation will provide 30 percent shade for the paved areas within five years. The arborist did not indicate relocating the trees listed in good health as an alternative to removaL While the quality of planting material is appealing, staff is concerned about the amount of proposed landscaped area and the number of trees to be removed. Staff saw an OppOlt1Ulity to enhance the landscaping proposal by widening the bioswale to 12 feet, located along the west property line; that would allow for additional tree plantings and vegetation. Staff believed that the proposed signage was appropriate and would serve the public on an information leveL Ms. Soo noted that traffic and parking had been the primary concern among the neighbors and that a traffic study was being conducted. This project provides 12 guest parking spaces, which exceeds the number required by the Parking Ordinance. Staff asked the Commission whether that was sufficient for this proj ect Staff inquired whether the area set aside for the tot lot would be more appropriate for additional parking spaces. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, October 26,2005 Page 1 of 5