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TM No. 2025-07 and DP No. 2024-02 – 30 Townhome Development (501 S. Harbor Blvd., 3706 and 3712 W. Camille St.) October 13, 2025 Page 2 5 3 4 4 Background and Context According to City permit records and historical aerial photographs, the subject site was originally utilized for agricultural-related purposes, until it was developed as a service station circa 1960. It was later occupied by vehicle equipment retail, motor home rentals, and used car sales, and today remains in operation as automobile-related uses. In October 2014, the City Council adopted the Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan (SP-2), which replaced the North Harbor Specific Plan and allows for a greater amount of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in the specific plan area. In February 2024, the City received a proposal to develop the site with the subject development. After several plan submittals and working with staff to comply with the provisions of SP-2 and engaging with surrounding property owners, the Applicant revised the plans to the current proposed development. Project Description The Project consists of a new 30-unit townhouse development with four three-story plans. The unit mix includes twenty-two (22) four-bedroom units and eight three-bedroom units in order to accommodate larger families. Each residence incorporates a ground-level two-car garage in a tuck-under configuration with living space above. The Project provides a total of 70 parking spaces, including 10 guest spaces, which exceeds the requirements of SP- 2, along with onsite bicycle parking. To proactively address long-term parking and circulation needs, staff is recommending conditions of approval similar to those for other residential infill projects requiring parking management provisions to be established in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded against the property. The Project proposes 9,630 square feet of common open space distributed throughout the site to serve residents, demonstrating a strong commitment to creating a high-quality, livable environment. This allocation exceeds the minimum requirement of 15 percent of the site area (8,685 square feet), enhances the outdoor experience, and contributes to the overall project design. All units will include private open space in the form of upper‑level decks/balconies and ground‑floor patios, totaling approximately 4,240 square feet (average 141 square feet per unit), which exceeds the minimum requirement of 90 square feet per unit, or 2,700 square feet in total. The common open space is designed as a passive outdoor area with functional amenities such as a dog run, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities. Improvements will include a shade trellis, a combination of hardscape and landscape features, and a diverse mix of trees, vines, and shrubs. Proposed landscaping includes a mix of tree species such as Brisbane Box, Australian Willow, and Pink Trumpet Tree, which are all listed on the City’s recommended tree list. Additional species proposed for the site include Shoestring Acacia, Southern Magnolia, Tuscarora Crape Myrtle, Mariana Strawberry Tree, Paperbark Melaleuca,