What is the current and proposed zoning and general plan designations for the property?
A. The current zoning for the property is Limited Control (which is a “place holder” zoning) and One-Family Residential (R-1). The proposed zoning was residential density-multiple (RD-M) and open space. The current general plan designation is Residential Low-Medium Density (0 to 4 units per acre) and Open Space. Based on current estimates of net developable acreage for the project, a maximum of 152 residential units could be constructed on the site with the existing zoning and general plan designation. The proposed General Plan designation was Residential High Density (15-23 units per acre) and Open Space. This revised zoning and General Plan designation would allow for the estimated 504 residential units proposed in the developer application. The General Plan designation change represents a significant increase in density and has been identified as a concern by city staff and others. The increased density request would have been studied as part of the required California Environmental
