Item 25 - Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance - Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project

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ZOA No. 2026-02, CUP No. 2026-03, and TTM No. 2026-01 — Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple at 4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue April 21, 2026 Page 5 the originally approved 17-unit configuration, the current proposal reduces the number of residential units to 12 by removing four units along the western portion of the site to accommodate the temple and its associated parking, and eliminating one additional unit near the cul-de-sac terminus to provide a common open space area. A shared driveway serves both the temple and adjacent residences. Construction of the Project is anticipated to occur in two phases. The western portion of the site is proposed to be developed first to accommodate the temple. Demolition activities are expected to begin in late summer 2026. Temple construction, including phased grading and site improvements, would follow and is anticipated to occur from late summer 2026 through summer 2027 (approximately 12 months). Construction of the remaining site improvements and the 12 single-family residences would then occur in a single phase from summer 2027 through summer 2028, resulting in an overall Project construction duration of approximately 24 months. Residential Component and Architecture The Project includes 12 residential lots ranging in size from approximately 3,461 to 5,158 square feet (5.75 dwelling units per acre (du/acre), consistent with the General Plan maximum of 11 du/acre). The lots will accommodate 12 two-story single-family residences designed in a modern Mediterranean architectural style and offered in four distinct floor plan models. Home sizes range from approximately 1,576 to 2,538 square feet and include two to four bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms (see Table 2). Each residence provides an attached two-car garage and driveway space for two additional vehicles. Exterior finishes feature a palette of neutral tones complemented by stucco, brick, wood, and metal accents, with S-tile roofing and varied roof forms to enhance architectural articulation. Two models incorporate private second-floor balconies, further contributing to visual interest. Pursuant to SD-53 development standards, building heights may reach up to 26 feet; the tallest proposed residence is approximately 24 feet to the ridge line. Table 2: Total Units by Type Unit Type and Size Range Quantity Percent of overall project Two-Bedroom 1,576 s . ft. 1 8% Three-Bedroom 2,282 s . ft. 5 42% Four-Bedroom 2,262-2,351 s . ft. 6 50% Total 12 100% Temple Component and Temple Architecture The Project includes a two-story, 3,500-square-foot Cao Dai temple, sited as a corner property fronting West Hazard Avenue, with vehicular access and parking provided from