PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 8/26/2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Planning and Development Department
APPLICATION REQUEST:
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PP2023-0009: Precise Plan to review the site plan, architecture, wall and fencing plan, landscaping and other features associated with 35 single family residential units proposed on 9.33 acres located on the east side of Garretson Avenue, approximately 530 feet south of Santana Way (APN: 120-020-022), in the R-1-20 and R-1-14.4 single family residential zones. (Applicant: Warmington Residential, 3090 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2643 GRANTING PP2023-0009 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
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PROJECT SITE SUMMARY:
Area of Property: 9.33 acres
Existing Zoning: R-1-20 and R-1-14.4 (both Single Family Residential)
Existing General Plan: Estate Residential (ER), 1-3 du/ac
Existing Land Use: Vacant Land
Proposed Land Use: Single Family Housing Development
Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses:
N: R-1-14.4 (Single Family Residential) / Single Family Residential
E: R-1-7.2 (Single Family Residential) / Single Family Residential
S: R-1-20 (Single Family Residential) / Single Family Residential
W: R-1A (Single Family Residential) / Single Family Residential
BACKGROUND
The project site is a 9.33-acre vacant parcel that was previously used for agricultural purposes. The immediate surrounding land uses to the north, south, west and east are residential. The vacant site is surrounded by single family residential development to the north, east, south and west. (Exhibit 2).
The subject property is a split-zoned parcel, in that the western portion of the property which fronts Garretson Avenue is zoned R-1-20, and the remaining eastern portion of the property is zoned R-1-14.4. The R-1-20 zone requires a minimum lot area of 20,000 squar...
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