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Home My WebLink AboutItem 2.1 -staff Palm VIllas PresentationCity Council Meeting-November 18, 2020 Palm Villas Saratoga Saratoga Creek Drive (APN’S 389-06-020 &389-06-021)Application Number: APCC20-0002 (Continued from 11/4/20) Timeline •August 2015 -Application for the RCFE was submitted •June 7, 2016 -Planning Commission Study Session •February 7, 2019–Circulation of Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an EIR •February 26, 2019 –Community EIR Scoping meeting •April 2019 –Project webpage created (www.Saratoga.ca.us/pv) •January 28, 2020 -Circulation of Notice of Availability (NOA) that the Draft EIR was available for public review •February 27, 2020 -Community Draft EIR meeting to receive comments from the public •July 7, 2020 -Planning Commission Study Session •August 28, 2020 -Final EIR released for public review •September 9, 2020 –Planning Commission voted to certify the EIR and approve the Design Review application and CUP with Landscape Alternative (Alternative #3) •September 23, 2020 –Daryl Abrams submitted an appeal application of the PC’s decision Vicinity Map Overall Site Plan/Easements Lot 1 10’ Creek Protection Easement 18’ SCVWD easement (e) oak Emergency Vehicle Turnaround Lot 1 Gross/Net -31,757/25,208 sq. ft. Building Coverage -7,440 sq. ft. Height-30’ Parking Spaces-22 (3 surface/19 in garage) Driveway/ramp to basement garage Outdoor area 25’ Creek Protection Setback 10’ Creek Protection Easement18’ SCVWDEasement Floor Plans-Lot 1 Main Floor 7.440 sq. ft •11 Bedrooms suites •21 Beds •Lobby, kitchen, dining & Activity Room, two offices, Community outreach area, control station, pharmacy Second Floor 7,626 sq. ft. •15 Bedrooms suites •27 Beds •Dining & activity room, control station, salon Basement 8,419 sq. ft •19 Parking Spaces (including 11 in lifts) •Maintenance room, Break Room, Laundry room, Electrical Room Rendering –Lot 1 Landscape plan Lot 1 (e) Tree (n) 36” box Tree (n) shrubs/grasses/ground cover (n)6’ tall fence w/lattice (e) Fence to remain 25’ front Setback Lot 2 Gross/Net lot Size-24,357/15,408 Building Coverage –4,492 Height-30’ Parking Spaces-26 (15 surface/11 in garage)X X X X Loading Emergency Vehicle Turnaround X Driveway/ramp to basement garage Outdoor area parking & driveway easementingress/egress easement Floor Plans-Lot 2 Main Floor 4,492 •6 Bedrooms suites •12 Beds •Dining, & activity room, Control station, office, kitchen, lobby Second Floor 4, 649 sq. ft. •9 Bedrooms suites •18 Beds •Dining & activity room, Control station Basement 5,254 sq. ft •11 Parking Spaces (including 9 lifts) •Break room, laundry room, Activities office Rendering-Lot 2 Landscape plan Lot 2 (e) Tree (n) 36” box Tree (n) shrubs/grasses/ground cover X X X X X X (e) Tree to be removed parking & driveway easementingress/egress easement(n)6’ tall fence w/lattice 6’ tall bi-passing fenced enclosure Creek Protection 25’ Creek Protection Setback 18’ SCVWDEasement10’ Creek Protection Easement Top of Bank of Saratoga Creek Trail The City will not require a trail easement on the proposed project site and adjacent to Saratoga Creek. a.The City did not plan for nor does it have any future plans for a trail at this location b.A City trail is not shown in the City’s Parks and Trails Master Plan and the City’s General Plan for this location. c.Construction of a City trail, including vegetation removal, and use of the trail would have adverse impacts to and along Saratoga Creek d.There are no City trail easements on the adjacent properties e.City Code Sections 15-46.035 & 14- 25.065 prohibits improvements in the Creek Protection Setbacks and Creek Protection easement. f.A City trail easement on the Palm Villas property would result in a trail segment without a destination 18’ SCVWDEasement10’ Creek Protection Easement General plan OSC policy & Existing and proposed Trails map Project Site Circulation •Aesthetics •Agricultural and Forestry Resources •Air Quality •Biological Resources •Cultural Resources •Energy •Geology & Soils •Greenhouse Gas Emissions •Hazards and Hazardous Materials Topics Covered in the EIR •Hydrology and Water Quality •Land Use and Planning •Mineral Resources •Noise •Population and Housing •Public Services and Recreation •Traffic •Utilities and Service Systems •Wildfire Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Conditional Use Permit Findings The findings required for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 15-55.070 of the City Code are set forth below and the Applicant has met the burden of proof to support making all of those required findings: a.That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. b.That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. c.That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this Chapter. d.That the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect existing or anticipated uses in the immediate neighborhood and will not adversely affect surrounding properties or the occupants thereof. Design Review Findings The findings required for issuance of a Design Review Approval pursuant to City Code Section Article 15- 46.040 are set forth below and the Applicant has met the burden of proof to support making all of those required findings: a.Where more than one building or structure will be constructed, the architectural features and landscaping thereof shall be harmonious. Such features include height, elevations, roofs, material, color and appurtenances. b.Where more than one sign will be erected or displayed on the site, the signs shall have a common or compatible design and locational positions and shall be harmonious in appearance. c.Landscaping shall integrate and accommodate existing trees and vegetation to be preserved; it shall make use of water-conserving plants, materials and irrigation systems to the maximum extent feasible; and, to the maximum extent feasible, it shall be clustered in natural appearing groups, as opposed to being placed in rows or regularly spaced. d.Colors of wall and roofing materials shall blend with the natural landscape and be nonreflective. e.Roofing materials shall be wood shingles, wood shakes, tile, or other materials such as composition as approved by the Planning Commission. No mechanical equipment shall be located upon a roof unless it is appropriately screened f.The proposed development shall be compatible in terms of height, bulk and design with other structures in the immediate area. Staff Recommendation 1.Adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR),making findings, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;and 2.Adopt a resolution denying the appeal (APCC20-0002)and approving the Conditional Use Permit,Design Review,and Arborist Approval (CUP15-0002/PDR15-0019/ARB 15- 0053)for the construction of a RCFE on Saratoga Creek Drive with the Landscape Alternative (Alternative #3)from the FEIR subject to conditions of approval as approved by the Planning Commission. Elevations –Lot 1 East (Front) West (Rear) South (Side) North (Side) Sections-Lot 1 Elevations-Lot 2 West (Front) East (Rear) North (Side) South (Side) Sections -Lot 2 Adjacent Properties Lands of City of Saratoga 15’ SCVWD R/W Lands of SturlaThe Vineyards Parking Parks and Trails Master Plan 1991 Project location Air Quality/Noise •Construction •Vehicle Traffic •Emergency Vehicles •Delivery Vehicles •24/7 Operations •Mechanical Equipment Aesthetics •Scenic Resources •Visual Character/Views •Light & Glare The Vineyards Lands of Mvs Company LP Palm Villas Palm Villas Lands of Sturla Easements on Palm Villas Property 10’ Creek Protection Easement 18’ SCVWD easement A B Legend CREEK Legend C D CREEK CREEK Legend E F CREEK CREEK Legend G CREEK AREA Key Concerns from the public 1.Development Setbacks 2.Saratoga Creek Easement 3.Recreational Trail 4.Noise 5.Aesthetics 6.Adjacent Lots 7.Parking 8.Loading & Delivery 9.Pedestrian Crossing 10.Extension of Saratoga Creek Drive