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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 10052004 - C48 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICD Costa COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ;Yrxp . County TA C` ell DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2004 , tr SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 184-100-007, 184-100-008, 184-100-032,184-100-027, 184-100-028, AND 184-100-030, LOCATED ALONG PAULSON LANE IN THE WALNUT CREEK AREA,AS REQUESTED BY BNB VENTURES, LLC (COUNTY FILE: #GP 04-0009) (SUP. DIST. 111) SPECIFIC REQUEST{S} OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1. AUTHORIZE a General Plan Amendment study for Assessor Parcel Nos. 184- 100-007, 184-100-008, 184-100-032,184-100-027, 184-100-028, AND 184-100- 030, located along Paulson Lane, in an unincorporated area of Walnut Creek, as requested by BNB Ventures, LLC, to change the General Plan land use designation from Single Family Residential-Medium Density(SM)to Single Family Residential- High Density (SH). 2. ACKNOWLEDGE that granting authorization for this request does not imply any support for the application to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER — I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND VOTE OF SUPERVISOR: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF AL-LUNANIMOUS(ABSENTS I(ItIlej SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Contact: Patrick Roche,CCD-AP,925-335-1242 ATTESTED QM&E cc: CAO JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Clerk of the Board SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Counsel City of Walnut Creek Parkmead Neighborhood Assoc. BY { , DEPUTY Saranap Homeowners Assoc. Francine Podenski SNB Ventures,LLC October 5,2004 Berard of Supervisors Paulson Lane GPA Authorization Request,County f=ile#GP04-0009 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT None. If authorization is granted the applicant shell pay fees to cover the cost for a General Plan Amendment and other fees for associated applications. BACKGROUND / REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department has received correspondence from representatives for BNB Ventures, LLC, requesting authorization for a General Plan Amendment study for six parcels located along Paulson Lane in an unincorporated area of Walnut Creek. A copy of a letter from Hollman- Bologna, representing BNB Ventures LLC, is attached as Exhibit "A"to this Board Report. The subject parcels, APhls: 184-100-007, 184-100-008, 184-100-032,184-100-027, 184-100-028, AND 184-100-030, totaling 6.45 acres, are currently designated as Single Family Residential — Medium Density(SM)under Land Use Element Map to the Contra Costa County General Plan(1995- 2010). These parcels were once located within the incorporated city limits of Walnut Creek and were physically separated from the city limits as a result of the freeway widening and improvements for the I-680/State Route 24 Interchange. This land area was then subsequently detached (or de-annexed) from the Walnut Creek City Limits by Contra Costa LAFCO in 1995 and the County assumed land use jurisdiction for this land area. A map of the six parcels is attached as Exhibit"B"to this Board Report. The subject parcels along Paulson Lane each contain residences built either in the 1930's or the 1950's. These parcels were originally sized as large lots based on a semi-rural residential development pattern common to the Walnut Creek area during 1930's-1950's. Paulson Lane was significantly altered by the 1-680/24 Interchange Project,which was completed in the mid-1990's.What remains today is an island of unincorporated land area bounded by the 1-680 freeway on the east, Las Trampas Creek on the west and south, and Olympic Boulevard to the north. The Paulson Lane area is predominantly designated as Single Family Residential--Medium Density under the General Plan, and has zoning that is split between R-6 and R-10 districts. BNB Ventures, LLC, is seeking to redevelop Paulson Lane into a planned unit development with up to 34 clustered single-family residences. This development proposal would require a General Plan Amendment to re-designate Paulson Lane as Single Family Residential -- High Density in order to accommodate a proposed density of 7.2 units to the acre, and a corresponding rezoning to the County's P-1, Planned Unit Development district. The request for a General Plan Amendment study is reasonable given that the redevelopment of Paulson Lane into a planned unit development of clustered housing provides an opportunity to consider an infill residential development proposal in an unincorporated area adjacent to downtown Walnut Greek. Staff has reviewed the proposal with planners from the City of Walnut Creek. They have no objection to the study. They acknowledge that given the Paulson Lane area was significantly altered by the 1-680/24 Interchange Project, a privately initiated proposal to redevelop the area for additional housing would be appropriate for study since it could provide a public benefit of more housing in close proximity to downtown Walnut Creek. October 5,2004 Beard of Supervisors Paulson Lane GPA Authorization Request,County File#GP04-0009 Page 3 BACKGROUND i REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION -continued Therefore, staff recommends that the study be authorized. Authorization of this study does not imply the Board's support or endorsement to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. Attachments (2) Exhibit"A": Letter from Hollman-Bologna, dated 8/3112004 Exhibit T": Map of Subject Parcels G.WA n Ptannkigtadv-p3an\0oarci Orders\p;MwnJngparegices doe Exhibit "A": Letter from Hollman-Bologna, dated 8/31/2004 HOLLMAN a BOLOGNA Architecture & Planning, Inc. TV August 31, 2004 Mr. Dennis Barry, A.I.C.P., Director Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street Second Floor, North Wing Martinez, CA 94553 Re: Paulson Lane Subdivision Dear Director Barry: On behalf of our Client, BNB Ventures, LLC, we request that the County Board of Supervisors consider a General Plan amendment [study] related to a proposed 34 home subdivision to be located on Paulson Lane, adjacent to the City of Walnut Creek. The addresses of the properties are: 111; 115; 119; 121; 139; 141; 160; and 161 Paulson Lane. The current General Plan designation is Single family, medium density [at 3 to 4.9 dwellings /net acre]. The proposed General Plan designation would be Single family, medium density [at 5 to 7.2 dwellings /net acre]. Two of the properties are zoned R-6 and two are zoned R-10. The surrounding residential areas on the other side of the creek are also zoned R-6. The R-6 zoning is consistent with the density we are seeking under the General Plan Amendment. This development is comprised of four properties (ownerships), which total 6.456 acres. We would propose this project as a Planned Development of clustered homes, in order to preserve more of the riparian environment at this site, maintain the prescribed creek setbacks and to achieve the newest, most stringent criteria for maintaining storm water quality and discharge standards. We met with County planning and engineering staff on August 26th to review our proposed plan. We believe the study, and hopefully ultimate approval, of the General Plan Amendment is warranted because it will provide much needed housing in the County. The increased density is consistent with the surrounding area, and the proposed density and project design are consistent with"smart growth" practices. Thank you for your attention to this request. 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