Attachment 3 - Required Findings
TOWN COUNCIL – April 5, 2022
REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR:
110 Wood Road Planned Development Application PD-20-001 Environmental Impact Report EIR-21-002 Requesting Approval of a Planned Development for Construction of a Senior Living Community, Removal of Large Protected Trees, and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned R:PD. APN 510-47-038. APPLICANT: Rockwood Pacific. PROPERTY OWNER: Covia Communities.
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the proposed development. The Town
Council make the CEQA Findings of Fact, certify the Final EIR, and adopt the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Required consistency with the Town’s General Plan:
■ That the proposed Zone Change is consistent with the General Plan and its Elements in that the
proposed development provides much needed senior housing and continuing care services to
the Town.
Compliance with Hillside Specific Plan:
■ The project is in compliance with the Hillside Specific Plan in that the site has served as a senior
living facility since 1971 and would continue to do so under the proposed PD. The project
includes modernization of the facility, circulation system, and safety characteristics; an
increase in the open space area; and would include a similar number of living units, staff levels,
and traffic generation. The proposal is consistent with the development criteria included in
the plan.
Required finding for the adoption of a Planned Development Ordinance:
■ As required by Section 29.80.095 of the Town Code for adoption of a Planned Development
Ordinance:
1. The proposed Planned Development complies with Chapter 29, Article VIII, Division 2 of the
Town Code.
2. The proposed Planned Development is consistent with the General Plan in that the
development provides much needed senior housing and continuing care services to the
Town.
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3. The proposed Planned Development is consistent with the Hillside Specific Plan in that the
project includes: modernization of the existing facility, circulation system, and safety
characteristics; an increase in the open space area; and would include a similar number of
living units, staff levels, and traffic generation to the existing facility.
4. The proposal is consistent with the development criteria included in the plan. The Planned
Development Ordinance provides a public benefit to the Town by providing much needed
senior housing and continuing care services.
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