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PlanningBoard | 2007-02-12 | 3 | 8. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 8-A. Planned Development PD05-0002 - Francis Collins - 2241 and 2243 Clement Avenue (AT). The property owner is requesting a Planned Development to construct 242 dwelling units on two (2) parcels totaling approximately 9.4 acres. The site is located within the M-2, General Industrial (Manufacturing) Zoning District (4.6 acres) and the R-2/PD, Two-Family Residence/Planned Development Combining Zoning District (4.8 acres). Mr. Thomas presented the staff report, and stated that because the findings could not be made, staff recommended denial of this planned development approval. The proposed project was not consistent with the General Plan, which called for a mix of uses on the site; it was not consistent with the zoning designations on the property; the proposed development plan did not provide a more efficient use of the site than could be achieved under the district regulations; and it was not possible to make the finding that the proposed developed plan would not have a significant impact on the adjacent land uses. The public hearing was opened. Robert McGillis, project architect, wished to clarify several items. He noted that the Housing Element identified the entire property as being suitable and desirable for housing. He believed the remaining 4.6 acres should be rezoned to allow for housing. He understands that Mixed Use zoning allowed residential/industrial mix. He noted that that the staff report did not note that the project met the 25% inclusionary housing, thus entitling the area to the density bonus. He added that the staff report did not indicate that they had provided all environmental reviews required, including a traffic report. A study for the DTSC (Department of Toxic Substance Control) was provided as well, and was out for comment at this time. Mr. Joseph Woodard noted that staff did not mention the controversy surrounding this site, and that the site had been identified in the Master Plan as a site for a park. He did not want that issue to be forgotten, and believed it would allow that part of the City to be more livable. He urged the Planning Board to adopt staff's recommendation to deny the project. Mr. Christopher Siewald noted that he employed approximately 100 people on Blanding Avenue. He was pleasantly surprised by the project, which displayed the density of a city. He liked the small houses, which reminded him of the cottage rows in Alameda. He believed it lacked a fully interconnected street grid, and believed that cul de sacs and dead ends were not neighborly. He would trade some of the open space for an open space square inside the development, rather than its current location. He would support this proposal if shops were to be located in the square. He opposed this project as presented. The public hearing was closed for Board discussion. Planning Board Minutes Page 3 February 12, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-02-12.pdf |