CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
PREPARED BY: Gina Paolini, Senior Planner/Development Services
APPROVED BY: City Manager
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CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE (ZA-15-10) OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 18.29 (STANDARDS FOR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) TO TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING RELATED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 18.12.070 OF CHAPTER 18.12, SECTION 18.14.050 OF CHAPTER 18.14, SECTION 18.16.050 OF CHAPTER 18.16, ALL OF TITLE 18, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.34.060 (PRIVATE STREETS) AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.34.070 (ALLEYS) TO CHAPTER 17.34 (STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE STREETS) OF TITLE 17 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT (GPA-15-01) TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER OF THE 2001 CITY OF MORGAN HILL GENERAL PLAN TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF DENSITY AND AMEND TABLE 2 ON PAGE 16 OF THE GENERAL PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Open/Close Public Hearing;
2. Waive the first and second reading of the Ordinance;
3. Introduce Ordinance approving Zoning Amendment ZA-15-10; and
4. Adopt resolution amending the General Plan text for GPA-15-01
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Enhancing public safety
Protecting the environment
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2015 Focus Areas
General Plan Update
Community Engagement Effectiveness
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The proposed amendment to the City's Zoning Code was initiated by staff in order to establish standards within the Zoning Code for the development of medium density residential townhouse projects, including small lot single-family and courtyard type development.
Each year, per RDCS requirements, the Planning Officer must evaluate each RDCS application to determine whether they are consistent with Sections 18.78.100 and 18.78.190 of the Municipal Code:
* Section 18.78.100 of the Muni...
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