REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
July 3, 2024
FROM: ISRAEL TREJO, Planning Manager
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: ROB HOLT, Supervising Planner
Planning and Development Department
BY: JOHN GEORGE, Planner III
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 1911 East Copper River Drive on the southwest corner of East Copper River Drive and North Maple Avenue (Council District 6).
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-01190 dated February 14, 2024, an Addendum to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report State Clearinghouse No. 2000021003 (SEIR) for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 authorizing the construction of a 114-unit gated multi-family residential development, subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 dated April 22, 2024.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 was filed by Granville Homes and pertains to approximately 7.11 acres of vacant property located at 1911 East Copper River Drive. The subject property is located in the RM-2/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Urban Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.
On April 22, 2024, the Planning and Development Director approved Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 based upon the project's compliance with the required findings for Development Permits pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 15-5206 (Exhibit A).
A Notice of Action was posted with the Fresno City Clerk on April 22, 2024. Staff received three appeals ...
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