75H - PH EDINGER DESIGNATION CHANGE

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MND No. 2015-14, GPA No. 2017-03, TTM No. 2017-04 & VAR No. 2017-10 May 13, 2019 Page 4 TOWNHOME STANDARDS Standard Required by SAMC Provided Private Open Space; 250 square feet per unit, minimum 10' x 10' Does not comply; (at the ground level, accessible Open space is provided on the second Open Space from the kitchen, dining area, den, level and less than 10' in each direction family/living room Common Open Space; 4,250 square feet (250 square feet per Complies; 4,415 square feet unit, not including yards) Building Separation 20 feet between structures Complies; 20 feet, 3 inches 40% of living area required at Does not comply; Access ground floor Plan 1 required 468 SF plan 1 = 81 SF (7%) %) Plan 2 requires 800 SF Plan 2 = 420 SF Plan 3 required 808 SF Plan 3 = 422 SF (21 %) Prolect Analysis General Plan Amendment The project site is currently designated as Low Density Residential (LR-7) which allows for a maximum of seven dwelling units per acre. The intent of the low density designation is to allow for the development of single-family homes. However, the zoning for the site (R-2) allows for two- family dwellings and townhomes (three or more attached units). Therefore, applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential (MR-15) which allows a maximum of 15 dwelling units per acre (18 units for a 1.22-acre site). The proposed project is 17 unit (14 dwelling units per acre) which is consistent with the MR-15 prescribed density. The Planning Division is proposing to amend the land use designation of the four properties to the east (3019, 3013, 3007 and 2935 West Edinger Avenue) to also be Medium Density Residential. The Medium Density Residential (MR-15) designation is consistent with the existing multi -family uses to the east. The amendment will create a block of MR-15 properties which will encourage a cohesive development pattern. Additionally, the amendment supports planning practices to use multi -family uses as a buffer between to single-family dwellings and to focus higher intensity uses and development along arterial roadways such as Edinger Avenue. The project supports several of the goals and policies of the General Plan, by providing housing and creating a project which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. Therefore, text and map amendments have been prepared for the Planning Commission's consideration and recommendation to the City Council. 75H-10