Exhibit 4 - Required Findings
PLANNING COMMISSION – November 13, 2024
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 Demolition of a Senior Living
Community, Construction of a New Senior Living Community, Removal of Large
Protected Trees, and Site Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Property
Zoned R:PD. APN 510-47-038. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Modified CEQA Checklist have been Prepared
for this Project.
Applicant: Frank Rockwood
Property Owner: Front Porch Communities
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the proposed development. The
Planning Commission recommends that 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:
EXHIBIT 4
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.
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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