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File #: ID 24-651    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/7/2024 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/15/2024 Final action:
Title: Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 7056 North Prospect Avenue on the northeast corner of West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues (Council District 2). 1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989 dated February 9, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Guidelines Section 15332/Class 32 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 authorizing the construction of an 82-unit private gated multi-family development, subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 dated May 15, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - Fresno Municipal Code Findings, 2. Exhibit B - Appeal Letters, 3. Exhibit C - Written Correspondences, 4. Exhibit D - Aerial Map, 5. Exhibit E - Public Hearing Notice Radius Map (1,000 ft), 6. Exhibit F - Conditions of Approval for Development Permit P21-00989 [05-15-2024], 7. Exhibit G - Operational Statement, 8. Exhibit H - Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, 9. Exhibit I - Comments and Requirements from Responsible Agencies, 10. Exhibit J - Environmental Assessment P21-00989 [2-9-2024], 11. Supplemental Exhibit K - Additional Comments Received After Agenda Posted
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION



May 15, 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
Title
Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 7056 North Prospect Avenue on the northeast corner of West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues (Council District 2).

1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989 dated February 9, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Guidelines Section 15332/Class 32 Categorical Exemption.

2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 authorizing the construction of an 82-unit private gated multi-family development, subject to the following:

a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 dated May 15, 2024.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 was filed by Jamie Huelskamp of Park 7, LLC, and pertains to approximately 3.7 acres of vacant property located at 7056 North Prospect Avenue. The subject property is located in the RM-2/EA/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Urban Neighborhood/Expressway Area Overlay/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.

On March 25, 2024, the Planning and Development Director approved Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 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 March 25, 2024. Staff received eight appea...

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