PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SLU-2022-004 & PL-REZ-2022-019)

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the proposed subdivision, however, the project envisions having an additional outbound movement access at the southern end of the subdivision, fronting the Highway (Highway 11). This road would be a private 12-foot wide paved road within a 20-foot wide easement. (See Figure 3) This additional easement easement should facilitate one trying to exit the subdivision. The proposed single-family residential lot subdivision is intended to help address the market housing needs of the community. Although not an affordable housing subdivision, the project will be required to comply with the County Affordable Housing Code. 13. Project Timetable and Cost The applicant intends to begin making the appropriate improvements immediately upon securing all development permits. Hopefully, this can begin by the first quarter of 2023. The applicant estimates the cost of the proposed on-site and related improvements to be in excess of$2 million. This cost would include the new roads, as well as water and drainage related improvements. IV. INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS A. State Land Use The subject property is designated Agriculture. As such, a State Land Use boundary amendment from Agriculture to Urban to cover the requested RS-10 zone is required and is being filed concurrently with the requested zone change application. B. County General Plan The County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map predominantly designates the subject site Medium Density with a small portion along the front portion Low Density Relative to the Medium Density designation, the General Plan allows consideration for "Village and neighborhood commercial and residential and related functions (3-story commercial; residential - up to 35 units per acre." While no commercial uses are contemplated, the requested residential rezoning would be consistent with the uses envisioned within the Medium Density area. 2