PLN170009 (Tentative Subdivision Map and Zone Change):  OWNER/APPLICANT:  Chao Wu.  APN:  020-650-020.  LOCATION:  569, 571, 573, 575, 577, and 579 South Ridgemark Drive.  REQUEST:  A recommendation by the Planning Commission that the Board of Supervisors approve the rezoning of an already-built 0.64-acre parcel from Residential Multiple (RM) zoning to Residential Multiple/Planned Unit Development (RM/PUD) and approve a tentative subdivision map establishing six lots, or one lot for each existing residence, each with a zero-lot-line design.  GENERAL PLAN:  Residential Mixed (RM).  ZONING:  Residential Multiple (RM).  ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION:  State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemptions Class 1 (Existing Facilities).  PLANNER:  Michael Kelly (mkelly@cosb.us)

The applicant proposes the rezoning of an already-built 0.64-acre parcel from Residential Multiple (RM) zoning to Residential Multiple/Planned Unit Development (RM/PUD).  The applicant also proposes a tentative subdivision map establishing six lots, or one lot for each existing residence, each with a zero-lot-line design, permissible under the proposed changed zone.  If it chooses to see this project approved, the Planning Commission would take action by recommending the zone change and tentative map to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the staff report, hold a public hearing, and hear any proponents and opponents of the proposed project.  Staff further recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution to recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of PLN170009 subject to the findings and conditions of approval included within the resolution.