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David Taormino has submitted applications to the City of Davis Community Development Department proposing consideration of the West Davis Active Adult Community project. The site is 75 acres on the north side of Covell Boulevard, west of Sutter-Davis Hospital. Approval of the project would require General Plan Amendment, Annexation, and voter approval under Measure R. An Environmental Impact Report will be prepared. Public meetings and opportunities for comment will be posted on this page when they are scheduled.
Summary of Proposal:
325 for-sale units, primarily single-family detached;
150 affordable senior apartments;
3-acre (approximate) Activity and Wellness Center, including pool, public restaurant, outdoor patio and parking lot
80 percent of the units, including the affordable apartments, are proposed to be age-restricted (55 and over). Approximately 70 single-family units will not be age-restricted.
Measure L Information
Frequently Asked Questions
City Council Public Hearing and Final Action, May 29, 2018
The City of Davis City Council held a public hearing on the project application on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The agenda packet for the hearing is posted here. The City Council heard public testimony and directed that the necessary resolutions and ordinances be brought to the meeting of June 12, 2018 for final action. At that meeting, the Council took action to approve the applications and place the proposal on the November 2018 ballot for voter consideration.
Final General Plan Amendment Resolution (including Baseline Project Features)
Final Development Agreement Ordinance (including affordable housing provisions)
Final Planned Development Ordinance
Planning Commission Public Hearing, April 11, 2018
The City of Davis Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the project application at a meetings beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in the Community Chambers, City Offices, 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow public testimony, Planning Commission deliberation, and recommendation to City Council. The City Council is expected to hold a public hearing and take actions on the applications in spring 2018.
Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Report
Official agenda materials are posted here. As a courtesy to the reader, materials are posted as separate documents on this page.
1. Site Plan
2. Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report
3. General Plan Amendment Resolution, including Baseline Project Features
Resolution
Map Exhibit
Baseline Project Features
Baseline Project Features Map
4. Draft Development Agreement, including Affordable Housing Plan
5. Preliminary Planned Development Ordinance
PPD Map Exhibit (posted 4/10/18)
6. Commission minutes and comments
a. Summary of Commission Comments and Disposition
b. Bicycling, Transportation, and Street Safety Commission
c. Natural Resources Commission
d. Open Space and Habitat Commission
e. Recreation and Park Commission
f. Senior Citizen Commission
g. Social Services Commission
h. Fiscal Analysis Summary from Finance and Budget Commission
7. Excerpt from The 2008 City Council resolution on the recommendations of the Housing Element Steering Committee
(entire resolution at http://cityofdavis.org/home/showdocument?id=7312)
8. Additional applicant submittals
a. Legal opinion on proposed Davis-Based Buyers Program
b. Applicant supplemental materials for Planning Commission
Environmental Impact Report
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released for public review and comment on December 22, 2017, for a 60-day review period ending at noon on February 20, 2017. The Draft EIR is available for review at the Department of Community Development and Sustainability, 23 Russell Boulevard, during regular working hours. Flash drives and paper loan copies are also available. A review copy has also been provided to the Davis Public Library at 315 East 14th Street.The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) includes responses to all comments submitted on the Draft EIR, along with revisions to the Draft EIR and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
Addendum for Final Environmental Impact Report
Final Environmental Impact Report
Draft Environmental Impact Report, including Appendices and Reference Documents.
Additional Applicant Submittals, Fall 2017 / January 2018
Conceptual Master Plan (sub-area level)
Conceptual Master Plan (parcel level)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Program
Regional Bike/Ped Connectivity exhibit
FAQ and Response to Commission Questions
Commission Reviews, Fall 2017
Advisory Commissions will be reviewing the project and the applicant's responses to initial commission comments throughout autumn 2017 and early 2018. All dates are tentative, contingent upon commission schedules.
Recreation and Park Commission October 18, 2017
Agenda and materials will be posted here by October 13, 2017
Planning Commission Workshop October 25, 2017 CANCELLED! Meeting will be November 8, 2017
Agenda and materials will be posted here by October 20, 2017
Social Services Commission November 20, 2017 (agenda packet)
Natural Resources Commission November 27, 2017 (agenda packet)
Open Space and Habitat Commission January 8, 2018 (agenda packet)
Senior Citizen Commission January 11, 2018 (agenda packet)
Bicycling, Transportation, and Street Safety Commission January 11, 2018 (agenda packet)
Natural Resources Commission January 29, 2018
Email Notifications
To receive notice of public meetings and other opportunities to comment on the proposed project, email Project Planner Sherri Metzker at smetzker@cityofdavis.org.
Environmental Review
On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, the City Council considered alternatives to the proposed project that will be considered in the Environmental Impact Report. The full agenda packet is posted here and staff recommendations are posted here.
The City has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. The City is interested in the input and/or comments of public agencies and the general public as to the scope and content of the environmental information that should be included in the EIR.
On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 starting at 4:45 p.m. the City of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department will conduct a public scoping meeting to solicit input and comments from public agencies and the general public on the proposed Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the West Davis Active Adult Community Project. This meeting will be held at Davis City Hall, located at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616. The meeting will run from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
This meeting will be an open house format and interested parties may drop in to review the proposed project exhibits and submit written comments at any time between 4:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Representatives from the City of Davis, the EIR consultant, and the Applicant will be available to address questions regarding the EIR process. Members of the public may provide written comments throughout the meeting.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Notice of Scoping Meeting and Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
Notice of Preparation and Initial Study
Social Services Commission March 20, 2017
On Monday, March 20, 2017, the Social Services y Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here. The staff report is also posted on this page, as a courtesy to the reader.
Staff Report
Affordable Housing Plan
Materials Delivered to Commissioners, by the Applicant, in Paper Form (to come; technical difficulties)
Recreation and Park Commission March 16, 2017
On Thursday, March 16, 2017, the Recreation and Park Bicycle, Transportation, and Street Safety Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here. Staff report and attachments are also posted on this page, as a courtesy to the reader.
Staff Report
Conceptual Site Plan
Street Sections, with Key
Covell Boulevard Concept Plan
Bicycling, Transportation, and Street Safety Commission March 9, 2017
On Thursday, March 9, 2017, the Bicycle, Transportation, and Street Safety Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here. Staff report and attachments are also posted on this page, as a courtesy to the reader.
Senior Citizen Commission Discussion March 9, 2017
On Thursday, March 9, the Senior Citizen Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here. The staff report for the item was presented during the workshop on February 9, 2017.
Open Space and Habitat Commission March 6, 2017
On Monday, March 6, 2017, the Open Space and Habitat Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here. Staff report and attachments will also be posted on this page as separate documents, as a courtesy to the reader.
Staff Report
Preliminary Master Plan
Conceptual Site Plan
Natural Resources Commission Workshop February 27, 2017
On Monday, February 27, 2017, the Natural Resources Commission will hold a preliminary workshop on the proposal. The Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here. Staff report and attachments will also be posted on this page as separate documents, as a courtesy to the reader.
Staff Report
Preliminary Master Plan
Conceptual Site Plan
Initial Draft Sustainability Matrix
Senior Citizen Commission Workshop February 9, 2017
On Thursday, February 9, 2017, the Senior Citizen Commission will hold a preliminary workshop on the proposal. The matter will be continued to the meeting of March 39, 2017, when the Commission will be asked to provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here . Staff report and attachments are posted on this page as separate documents, as a courtesy to the reader.
Staff Report
Preliminary Master Plan
Conceptual Site Plan
Preliminary Conceptual Floor Plans
Guidelines for Housing that Serves Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Universal Access Ordinance
Planning Commission Workshop February 8, 2017
On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the Planning Commission will hold a workshop on the proposal and provide suggestions to staff and the applicant for consideration during the Commission and environmental review process.
The official agenda and supporting materials are posted here . Staff report and attachments are posted on this page as separate documents, as a courtesy to the reader.
Staff Report
Preliminary Master Plan
Conceptual Site Plan
Applicant Supplemental Materials for Planning Commission
Cover Letter
Brochure
Measure R Description
Aerial Overview
Design Philosophy
Conceptual Master Plan
House/Greenbelt Orientation
Conceptual Greenbelt Path
Neighborhood Street View
Conceptual Agricultural Buffer
Conceptual Floor Plans
Focus Group Themes
Advisory Group Comments
City Council Directions Regarding Application Review Process
On Tuesday January 24, 2017, the City Council is scheduled to consider recommendations for processing the applications through Commission and environmental review. Agenda and staff reports are posted here .
The staff report and attachments are posted as separate documents on this page, as a courtesy to the reader.
Applicant Submittal Materials (November 2016)
Project Description and Narrative
Infrastructure Analysis - Water
Infrastructure Analysis - Sewer
Infrastructure Analysis - Drainage and Flood Management
Applicant's Guiding Principles December 1, 2016