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03 - City Council Report - Sept 5, 2017Category: Public Hearing Date: September 5, 2017 TITLE Public Hearing to consider the application of Jimmy Chang for a Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-257) to allow for facade improvements, new mechanical entry gates, conversion of garports to carports (and adding new carports), enlargement of existing trash enclosures, conversion of private patio areas to common open space, alterations to existing staircases, installation of new lighting fixtures, and removal of ten protected trees, through an associated Tree Removal Permit (PLN2017-200), in an existing apartment community (d.b.a. The Parc at Pruneyard) located at 225 Union Avenue. The Planning Commission is recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. (Resolution / Roll Call Vote) RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Adopt a Resolution, approving a Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-257) to allow for facade improvements, new mechanical entry gates, conversion of garports to carports (and adding new carports), enlargement of existing trash enclosures, conversion of private patio areas to common open space, alterations to existing staircases, installation of new lighting fixtures; and 2. Adopt a Resolution, partially approving a Tree to allow for the removal of seven of the to ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION n The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find that this project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to minor alterations to an existing private structure, involving negligible or no expansion of use and Section 15304 pertaining to minor alterations to land. PROJECT DATA Zoning Designation: P-D (Planned Development) General Plan Designation: High -Density Residential (21-27,units/gr. acre) Net Lot Area: 380,278 square feet