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9A Page 2 The property is "L-shaped" and has firontage on both Woodside Road and Horgan Avenue. Site access is proposed to be provided from Horgan Avenue. The 11,000 square-foot gas station site is tocated on the northeast corner of Horgan Avenue and Woodside Road and thus fronts the project site on two sides. The developer proposes io provide archi#ectural improvements to the gas station to improve its design compatibly with the proposed project. The existing zaning of the site is the General Commercial-Residentiaf Combining (CG-R} District, which allows for high density multi-family residentia{developrnent.As proposed,the project meets most, but not all of the standards of tha CG-R Zoning District. The appficant seeks a higher residential density and an increase over the maximum lot coverage allowances provided in the CG-R zoning specifications. The following table summarizes the standards in the CG-R Zoning District and compares them to the specifications of the proposed projecf. The project site plans are pravided in Attachment 3. Standard �{'s-Ei Zonir�g Star��arels Praject S�eci#ication --- Density 40 dwelling units / acre 65 dwelling units / acre Height 75 feet/ 7-stories 60 feet/ 5-stories Lot Coverage 60% 66% Open Space (on-site}�` 13,900 sq. ft. 11,349 sq. ft. Setbacks: Front 7.5 fieet Varies from 8-23 feet Side — North - Montecita 0 feet 8 feet Side — South - Gas Station 0 feet Varies from 12-21 feet Rear 15 fee# 15 feet ground floor parking 20 feet 2�d_4tn floor units 39.5 feet 5th floor units Parking** 86 stalls (2 stalls / unit) 95 stafls (2.21 stalls / unit) *The revised 39.5 fifth floar rear setback has resulted in reduced project open space amenities;however,the apen space provided exceeds the project Precise Plan standard of 6,880 square feet{160 sq.ft./unit). "`2.25 stalfs per unit are normally required for multi-famiiy residential development; however, 0.25 stalls per unit for guest parking may be eliminated in cases along or near commercial corridors with#ransit service such as Woodside Road. En addition to#he specifications outlined above, the applicant also proposes to provide five mn�erat� income aff�r��b�P �,�nit�.Th� p�.rkit��s is propO�R�'tc �P;nca�?��ithin a sub-grade and at-grade parking garage underneath the four stories of residential units. Additional fieatures include a 700 square-foot bicycle storage area and open space comprised of priva#e balconies, a shared raoftop garden, and fitness center. Review Process: The project review process has included severa! publicly noticed mee#ings and hearings over the past year. They are summarized below: ■ On June 2006, the Planning Commission held a Study Session and recammended initiation of a Precise Pfan for the project to the City Cauncil. Notices far this meeting were sent to property owners within 300 fee# of thg project site. ■ On October 2006, the City Councif held a public hearing and approved initiation of the Precise Plan. Nofices were sent to property owners within 300 feet of the project site. 2