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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2311-22487.LEGISLATIVE: Adopt Ordinances Amending Planned Community Ordinance 2343 for 2901- 2905 Middlefield Road and Establishing a Separate Planned Community Zoning Designation for 702 Ellsworth Place to Enable the Development of a new Single-Story, Single-Family Residence. CEQA Status -- Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, and 15303 (Continued from September 18 and November 6, 2023) Public Comment (Nov 6, 2023 and Dec 11, 2023), Presentation City Council Staff Report From: City Manager Report Type: ACTION ITEMS Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 11, 2023 Report #:2311-2248 TITLE LEGISLATIVE: Adopt Ordinances Amending Planned Community Ordinance 2343 for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road and Establishing a Separate Planned Community Zoning Designation for 702 Ellsworth Place to Enable the Development of a new Single-Story, Single-Family Residence. CEQA Status -- Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, and 15303 (Continued from September 18 and November 6, 2023) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends conduct a public hearing for this item. This is a cover memo to go with the staff report previously published for the Council agenda of November 6, 2023. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: November 6, 2023 Staff Report and Attachments APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director City Council Staff Report From: City Manager Report Type: ACTION ITEMS Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: November 6, 2023 Report #:2309-2070 TITLE LEGISLATIVE: Adopt Ordinances Amending Planned Community Ordinance 2343 for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road and Establishing a Separate Planned Community Zoning Designation for 702 Ellsworth Place to Enable the Development of a new Single-Story, Single-Family Residence. CEQA Status -- Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, and 15303 (Continued from September 18, 2023) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that City Council adopt two ordinances amending Planned Community Ordinance 2343 for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road to establish separate Planned Community zoning designations for the existing 12-unit apartment building at 2901-2905 Middlefield Road (Attachment A) and the undeveloped lot at 702 Ellsworth Place to enable the development of a single-family residence (Attachment B). BACKGROUND The City Council held a public hearing on September 18, 2023 to consider the subject request. Project background information is available online in the staff report prepared for that meeting.1 The City Council, on a 5-2 vote, continued the hearing with the main motion on the table and with direction to staff to attempt to resolve the issue of package deliveries on Ellsworth Place. Some Councilmembers expressed interest to support the request with the following adjustments: •Extend the access easement to Ellsworth Place from 24-feet to 26-feet in width; •Prohibit additional landscaping within the sight triangle at 2901 Middlefield Road; •Delete the word ‘perceived’ from the ordinance that establishes the easement; •Verify the accuracy of lot sizes identified in the ordinances; 1 September 18, 2023, City Council Staff Report: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/meeting/document/2722.pdf?name=Item%207%20Staff%20Report •Provide for package delivery on 2901 Middlefield Road and coordinate with package delivery vendors to provide drop off lockers for residents on Ellsworth Place; and, •Extend the sight triangle at 702 Ellsworth to the southernmost corner of the property. Staff revised the proposed ordinance based on this direction, as discussed in the Analysis section below. Staff additionally asked the applicant to investigate if it would be beneficial to lower a raised portion of the access drive that occurs near the property line boundary adjacent to Middlefield Road. The applicant contacted a grading contractor and the project traffic consultant, and both agree that the existing condition is suitable and appropriate for the site. The raised bump condition near the sidewalk causes motorists to slow down when entering or exiting the property. Slower traffic lessens the chance of collision or injury. Moreover, the raised bump does not impede visual access exiting onto Middlefield Road. The City’s Office of Transportation has similarly reviewed the condition and concurs with these findings, conditioned upon the maintenance of vegetation in the planting strips next to the sidewalk to ensure visibility; this requirement has been incorporated into the Site Development Regulations (Section 5(a)) contained in both of the proposed ordinances. Additionally, there may also be drainage-related concerns if the raised portion were lowered but staff did not pursue that further given the safety findings above. ANALYSIS Responses to the City Council’s direction are provided below. 26-Foot-Wide Easement to Provide Access to Ellsworth Place The City Council expressed preference for a 26-foot-wide easement to provide access from Middlefield Road to Ellsworth Place. Both PC ordinances have been revised to require additional asphalt paved sections along both sides of Ellsworth Place, that, when combined with the existing paved area, would result in a 26-foot wide easement over the first 37 feet of Ellsworth Place. The ordinances also require the property owners to record easements designating the additional paved sections for ingress and egress to the other properties on Ellsworth Place. At the time this report was prepared, the owner of 2901-2905 Middlefield Road has not indicated agreement or support for the additional easement width request. The owner of 702 Ellsworth Place supports the request in combination with a taller front yard fence within the sight triangle (see heading further below and Attachment C). Landscaping Within Sight Triangles The proposed ordinance for 702 Ellsworth Place PC already limits new impediments to a height of one foot within the sight triangle. The City Council expressed a preference for similar restrictions for the sight triangle on the 2901-2905 Middlefield Road. The proposed ordinance for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road PC has been updated accordingly. Verify the Accuracy of Lot Sizes Staff reviewed the draft PC ordinances and found no discrepancy in the lot sizes. Staff has made minor, non-substantive changes to the ordinances to clarify requirements regarding dimensions and locations of the additional paved sections along Ellsworth Place, sight triangles, and parking and loading areas. Package Delivery & Drop Off Lockers for Ellsworth Place Residents The applicant reports contacting UPS and FedEx and states that residential drop off containers are not available from those companies. Efforts to contact Amazon were not successful. Staff similarly attempted internet-based searches to see if there were coordinated residential drop off arrangements between companies but was unsuccessful finding a solution. The property owner for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road concludes that a community package delivery drop box solution is not feasible and is not an approach the applicant is willing to pursue. The property owner restates a perspective that the proposed temporary loading zone design represents an improvement for the residents at Ellsworth Place and that the current system that Ellsworth Place residents rely upon for their parcel delivery involves trespassing on private property. Staff concurs that a communal parcel drop box supported by many delivery vendors is not practical and that the loading zone space can reasonably accommodate certain-sized delivery trucks. For larger trucks, staff recommends a sign be posted at Middlefield Road before accessing the private easement directing delivery trucks over 24 feet to use a designated loading space on Sutter Avenue. The loading zone space on Sutter Avenue would occupy two parking spaces (approximately 40 feet) and have signs and a white-painted curb restricting non- loading zone parking. The installation of curb paint along the Sutter Avenue frontage of 2901 Middlefield for a loading zone space has been added as a new requirement to SECTION 1 item (d) sub-item (ii) in the PC ordinance for 2901 Middlefield Road, to offset the nominal cost for a loading zone installation. Staff recommends the installation of a sign stating “No Delivery Trucks Over 24' long” below or above the existing ‘No Outlet’ sign located within the Middlefield right of way between the sidewalk and Handa’s property. This has been added to SECTION 5 item (a) sub-item (v) of the PC ordinance for 702 Ellsworth, as an exception to the ‘no new impediments over one foot in height’ rule. Extend Sight Triangle for 702 Ellsworth to Southernmost Property Corner This provision has been incorporated into the PC ordinance for 702 Ellsworth Place. By extending the sight triangle endpoint to the southernmost property corner along Middlefield Road, the ordinance introduces further restrictions on vegetation, fences and other impediments to one foot or less in height within the extended triangle area. This new sight triangle area would affect approximately 14 additional feet of fence length along Middlefield to reach the southernmost corner of 702 Ellsworth Place. The PC ordinance retains the restriction on new impediments taller than one foot within the sight triangle. As noted above, the owner for this property objects to the 12-inch fence height restriction citing safety concerns and noting other properties do not have the same requirement. In exchange for the increased easement width for this property, the owner requests approval for a 36-inch tall wrought iron fence within the sight triangle that is set back four feet from the sidewalk. Two design options are proposed, including one that provides an angled design to eliminate any obstruction within six feet of the intersection of Ellsworth Place and the Middlefield Road sidewalk. More information is available in Attachment C. Staff notes that the municipal code does permit a 36-inch tall fence within the sight triangle. Moreover, in consultation with the City’s Office of Transportation, a 36-inch tall fence with openings such as wrought iron and located four feet back from the sidewalk, would not obstruct visibility of pedestrians walking on the sidewalk or motorists entering or exiting Ellsworth Place. Staff had supported a similar design concept when the project was reviewed by the PTC who added the one-foot tall fence height restriction; staff carried forward the PTC’s recommendation to the City Council when this item was considered in August. Communications Pole Relocation on 2901 Middlefield Road When assessing the implications of a 26-foot-wide easement on the subject property, staff learned that the proposal to relocate the bracing for the existing AT&T pole requires modification. To improve access to one of the planned parking spaces near the apartment building and address bracing requirements, the existing communications pole will require relocation. The image in Exhibit 2 attached to the 2901 Middlefield ordinance shows the approximate location of the new communications pole and will require coordination with AT&T for communication line trenching, removing the existing pole, and rewiring from the new pole to the existing pole on the property line with 705 Ellsworth Place. The PC ordinance for 2901- 2905 Middlefield has been revised to require the relocation of the communications pole as depicted in Exhibit 2 of the 2901-2905 Middlefield ordinance prior to the issuance of a building permit for the property at 702 Ellsworth Place, at the property owner’s expense. Construction Logistics Plan While not typically required for new single-family home construction, given community concerns expressed about site access and visibility, the adjacency to Middlefield Road, and that Ellsworth residents rely on the 702 Ellsworth Place easement for ingress and egress to their properties, staff has added a requirement that the property owner of 702 Ellsworth place prepare a construction logistics plan for approval by the City prior to the issuance of a building permit for the new home. The logistics plan will address construction staging, construction worker parking, and material deliveries during site preparation and construction. It will also include best practices for dust mitigation, stipulate permitted construction activities, hours, and noise requirements, and include contact information for construction-related complaints. Moreover, to offset city enforcement costs, staff recommends including a $5,000 deposit to respond to construction-related complaints that may arise from this project. The deposit would be replenished after reaching a certain amount specified in the ordinance, and unspent portions refunded upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT The recommendation included with this report does not have any significant fiscal impacts but does include conditions of approval to off-set costs associated with anticipated code enforcement during construction and installation of some signs and street markings. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Notice of the subject hearing was mailed to owners and occupants within 600 feet of the properties, posted in the local paper, online and placed at the public information kiosk on Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza at City Hall, in accordance with local requirements and procedures. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Council action on this item is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that minor changes to the parking configuration at 2901-2905 Middlefield Road and construction of a single-family home will not result in a significant impact on the environment. Council action on the PC ordinance for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road (Attachment A) is also categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities). Council action on the PC ordinance for 702 Ellsworth Place (Attachment B) is also categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15303 (construction of a new single family residence). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Planned Community 2343 Amendment Ordinance for 2901 Middlefield Attachment B: Planned Community Ordinance for 702 Ellsworth Place Attachment C: Email/Letter from Nitin Handa, owner for 702 Ellsworth Place APPROVED BY: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Not Yet Adopted 1 0160121_20230906_ay16 ORDINANCE NO. _____ Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (the Zoning Map) to Rezone the Property at 702 Ellsworth Place from Planned Community Ordinance 2343 (PC-2343) to Planned Community Ordinance XXXX (PC-XXXX). The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. (a) On February 2, 2023, Dewey Land Company LLC (“Dewey”) and Handa Developer’s Group/RRP (“Handa”) applied to amend Planned Community Ordinance 2343 (“PC-2343”) to apply solely to the property at 2901-2905 Middlefield Road, APN 127-35-194, (“Middlefield Parcel”) and rezone the property at 702 Ellsworth Place, APN 127-35-152, (“Ellsworth Parcel”) from Planned Community to Single Family Residential (R-1). (b) At a March 13, 2023 study session, the City Council considered the prescreening application and indicated the project applicants should proceed with a formal PC rezoning application to the Planning and Transportation Commission for a recommendation. (c) On June 28, 2023, July 12, 2023, and August 9, 2023 the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission (“PTC”) held a series of public hearings to consider the application. The PTC recommended that PC-2343 be amended to remove the Ellsworth Parcel and to adopt two new PC ordinances to govern the Middlefield Parcel and Ellsworth Parcel, respectively, along with a corresponding amendment to Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Zoning Map). (d) The amendment recommended by the PTC would remove the approximately 6,493 square foot parcel currently owned by Handa at 702 Ellsworth from PC-2343 and redesignate it as a separate PC, for the purpose of constructing a single-story, single-family residence. The PTC recommended the following conditions: (i) the development plan shall include a 2’6”-wide swath of pavement alongside Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending to the proposed walkway to the single-family residence to increase the width of Ellsworth Place, (ii) the 35-foot sight triangle at the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road shall not be obstructed by new plants, fences, or other objects taller than 1 foot, (iii) the 24-foot special setback from Middlefield Road shall be observed, (iv) the setback from the creek shall be determined by a slope stability analysis, (v) and a 6-foot setback shall apply to the rear property line, except with respect to a detached garage. Not Yet Adopted 2 0160121_20230906_ay16 (e) The PTC recommended concurrent adoption of a companion ordinance (Ordinance No. XXXX) to reduce the area of the Planned Community PC-2343 from approximately 26,386 sf to approximately 19,893 square feet to encompass 2901-2905 Middlefield Road, a 12-unit apartment building currently owned by Dewey. (f) The City Council held public hearings on September 18, 2023 and November 6, 2023 to consider the PTC’s recommendation and additional public input, and made further amendments to those recommendations regarding the width of Ellsworth Place and the sight triangle at the southeast corner of the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road, as set forth below. (g) The Council, after due consideration of the PTC’s recommendations, finds: (i) The site is so situated and the uses proposed for the site are of such characteristics that the application of general districts or combining zoning districts will not provide sufficient flexibility to allow the proposed development; the City's conventional zoning district RM20 would not permit the existing 12 unit structure on the proposed 0.46 acre site (ii) Amendment to the existing Planned Community PC-2343 will provide public benefits expected to result from the Project, including expanded ingress and egress for the existing residences on Ellsworth Place through additional easements, that, when combined, would result in a 26-foot wide easement over the first 37 feet of Ellsworth Place, an additional 5-foot long by 30-inch wide easement on 702 Ellsworth Place, and the construction of an additional dwelling unit. (iii) The Council further finds that the Project provides public benefits, as described above, that are of sufficient importance to make the Project, as a whole, one with reasonable public benefit. (iv) The proposed single-family residence is compatible with existing and potential uses on adjoining sites or within the general vicinity, which are typically single- family residences and one 12-unit apartment complex. (v) The use permitted and the site development regulations are consistent with the following Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan policies and are, on balance consistent with the goals and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan: Policy L-1.1 Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. Policy L-1.2 Hold new development to the highest development standards in order to maintain Palo Alto’s livability and achieve the highest quality development with the least impacts. Policy L-1.3 Ensure that new or remodeled structures are compatible with the neighborhood and adjacent structures. Policy L-1.4 Avoid negative impacts of basement construction for single-family homes on adjacent properties, public resources, and the natural environment. Not Yet Adopted 3 0160121_20230906_ay16 Policy L-1.5 Design buildings to complement streets and public spaces; to promote personal safety, public health and well-being; and to enhance a sense of community safety. Policy L-1.6 Discourage the use of fences that obscure the view of the front of houses from the street. The use and improvements on the site are remaining unchanged from existing conditions, which are compatible with existing and potential uses on adjoining sites. SECTION 2. Amendment of Zoning Map. Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the "Zoning Map," is hereby amended to rezone the certain property known as 702 Ellsworth Place from PC-2343 to “PC-XXXX.” The subject property and revised zoning designation is shown on the map labeled Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Development Plan Those certain plans entitled Proposed Development Plan 702 Ellsworth, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein, are hereby approved as the Development Plan for the subject property. SECTION 4. Uses. (a) Permitted Uses. The permitted uses within the PC boundary shall be limited to a single- family residence. SECTION 5. Site Development Regulations. (a) Compliance with Development Plan. All improvements and development shall be substantially in accordance with the Development Plan, except as modified herein. (i) Any exterior changes to the single-family residence or any new construction not specifically permitted by the Development Plan or by these site development regulations shall require an amendment to this Planned Community Zone or, if eligible, Architectural Review approval under Section 18.76 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as it is amended from time to time. (ii) The development plan shall include a 2-foot, 6-inch-wide swath of asphalt pavement alongside the southern edge of Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending eastward approximately 42 feet to the proposed walkway to the single-family residence, to increase the perceived width of Ellsworth Place. (iii) This additional paved area shall remain clear of obstructions. (iv) Prior to final inspections for any structure on the site, Handa shall offer prepare and record an ingress and egress easement over this additional paved area to the other properties on Ellsworth Place. Not Yet Adopted 4 0160121_20230906_ay16 (v) The sight triangle at the southeast corner of the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road shall extend to the southernmost corner of the property along Middlefield Road and shall not be obstructed by new impediments taller than 1 foot, except for the installation of an additional sign stating “No Delivery Trucks Over 24’ long” below or above the existing ‘No Outlet’ sign located within the Middlefield Road right of way between the sidewalk and Handa’s property. (vi) The property owner shall maintain the vegetation in the Middlefield right of way planting strip between the curb and sidewalk at a height no taller than 1 foot. (vii) The 24-foot special setback from Middlefield Road shall be observed, (viii) The setback from the creek shall be determined by a slope stability analysis, but no less than 6 feet. (ix) A 6-foot setback shall apply to the rear property line, except with respect to a detached garage (b) Logistics Plan. A logistics plan shall be submitted for City approval prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of the new residence at 702 Ellsworth. The logistics plan shall address construction staging, construction worker parking, and material deliveries during site preparation and construction. It shall also include best practices for dust mitigation, stipulate permitted construction activities, hours and noise requirements, and include contact information for construction-related complaints. The property owner shall provide a $5,000 deposit to offset City’s enforcement costs reasonably incurred in responding to construction-related complaints that may arise from this project. If the deposit account balance falls to $1,000 or lower, the deposit account balance shall be replenished to $5,000. Any funds remaining in the deposit account shall be refunded to property owner upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the residence. (c) Development Schedule. Construction of the improvements to Ellsworth Place shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this ordinance. Construction of other improvements shall be completed within twenty-four (24) months of the effective date of this ordinance. (d) Minor Variations in Project. Minor changes to the Project may be approved by the Director, according to the provisions of Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.76.020(b)(3)(D) for architectural review. “Minor” changes do not include changes in land use. SECTION 6. The City Council finds that this ordinance is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that construction of a single-family home pursuant to will not result in a significant impact on the environment. The City Council finds that this ordinance is additionally categorically exempt under Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it approves construction of a new single-family residence. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its adoption. Not Yet Adopted 5 0160121_20230906_ay16 INTRODUCED: PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager ____________________________ Director of Planning and Development Services 1 French, Amy From:Nitin Handa <nitinhanda2001@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:35 AM To:Stone, Greer Cc:Lait, Jonathan; Sauls, Garrett; French, Amy; Hayes, Ken Subject:702 Ellsworth - Alternate Proposal Attachments:Attachment 2.pdf; Attachment 1[1].pdf; attachment 3.pdf; Letter to Council from Nitin Handa re Fence Proposal.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links.  Hello Honorable Vice Chair Stone,  Me and My wife are the owners of property at 702 Ellsworth Pl.   As you know, the council members were contemplating a few options on how to resolve the issue we all face with this  property. We thought about those options and have drafted the attached proposal with 2 options to help things move  forward.   See attached letter containing these 2 options along with Pictures supporting the same.  We are agreeable to either of  these 2 options.     PS ‐ This letter is being sent to all council members   Some people who received this message don't often get email from nitinhanda2001@gmail.com. Learn why this is important 1 October 19, 2023 Mayor Kou and Members of the City Council City of Palo Alto city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Via Email Re: 702 Ellsworth Place - November 6, 2023, Council Agenda Dear Mayor Kou and Members of the City Council: My family and I plan to build our home on 702 Ellsworth Place. After five public hearings over eight months, including a City Council hearing on September 18, 2023, the City Council continued the matter to November 6th with a motion on the table that included reducing my front fence along Middlefield to just twelve inches high. A twelve-inch high front yard fence on Middlefield Road is not really a fence that provides any security or privacy, especially given that the existing sidewalk is 6 inches higher than the proposed top of a 12 inch fence (set four feet back from sidewalk). I have a 4 year old son who can easily step out to Middlefield road from this short fence. Requiring a twelve inch fence also differs from other fences along Middlefield that are 36 inches. The stated purpose of a twelve inch height limit was to avoid obstruction of sight lines exiting Ellsworth Place onto Middlefield. However, as shown in the enclosed photos (Attachment 1), a 36-inch high fence set four feet back from the edge of the sidewalk does not obstruct line of sight. This is supported by the Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. memos dated April 14, 2023 and July 12, 2023 respectively, and was recommended by City staff, including Transportation Planning Manager Slyvia Star-Lack who elaborated on this recommendation at the July 12, 2023 Planning Commission meeting : 2 Despite this, there was some discussion about line of sight issues at the September 18 Council meeting. In attempt to further address this while preserving some version of a 36 inch high fence, please consider the following two alternate proposals: Alternate Proposal A: Allow for a 36 inch high wrought iron fence with minimum 3 inch gapping (Picture Given Below) within the 35-foot site triangle along the Middlefield frontage, set back 4 feet from the back of sidewalk, in exchange for increasing the offered swath of pavement and easement offered to the neighbors fronting Ellsworth by one foot (from 18 inches wide to 30 inches wide) alongside Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending approximately 42 feet to the proposed walkway to the single - family residence Or Alternate Proposal B: Allow for a 36-inch high wrought iron fence with minimum 3 inch gapping (Picture Given Below) within the 35-foot site triangle along the Middlefield frontage, set back 4 feet from the back of sidewalk, with the requirement that this fence be angled as shown in Attachment 2. Photos of this mocked up fence design are included in Attachment 3. Thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss I am more than happy to meet with any of you individually either in person at the site, or by zoom. Sincerely, Nitin Handa and Priyanka Handa 3 Cc: Jonathan Lait, Planning Director Amy French, Chief Planning Official Garret Saul, Project Planner Views approaching stop sign: Man walking. Views approaching stop sign: Woman on bike. ATTACHMENT 1 Photo showing angled 36” tall fence up close Photo showing angled 36” tall fence from across drive ATTACHMENT 2 PP S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 44.50' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 42'-0" 10'-0" SB 37'-9" 18" LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH REAR YARD (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES ELLSW ORTH PLACE BLDG. 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE 16 (E) AC PAVING EXISTING LANDSCAPING RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES B.O. SIDEWALK (E) FIRE HYDRANT 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30" 37'-0" 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 4'-0" 16'-0" 24'-0" SSB 6'-0"SB 14'-2" 8'-6"3'-0" 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 10'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0" RETURN MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE 3' TALL WROUGHT IRON FENCE 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE TO BE RELOCATED OR REMOVED BY CPA UTILITIES. GAS METERS CL TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR (N) BOLLARDS AS NEEDED B.O. SIDEWALK FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE ATTACHMENT 3 N From:billp28 To:Planning Commission; Council, City Subject:Regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road Date:Monday, November 6, 2023 11:09:42 AM Some people who received this message don't often get email from billp28@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Regarding: LEGISLATIVE - Amending Planned Community 2343 zoning for 2901 - 2905Middlefield Road Dear Mayor Kou, Vice Mayor Stone, and members of the City of Palo Alto City Council, The City Council’s attempt to resolve the zoning dispute on Sept 18 shows some verycareful reasoning. Enhanced traffic entry and exit safety measures make good sense if isdecided that the present parking lot must accommodate a new substandard R1 project. Adding to this I believe the "Ellsworth Place Neighbors Request" of November 2nd, whichemploys a UPS-approved delivery space right on Ellsworth Place, is an even better stepforward because it defines truck turnaround space that can double as a parking space. Ilike that this removes vehicle congestion at the entrance of Ellsworth Place. All of this means that the Sutter Avenue public parking should remain unchanged. It neednot be taken away for private developer use. The requests of the Ellsworth Place Neighbors in the letter mentioned above nicely workwith the Council's thinking by improving safety and circulation to benefit the street trafficand the greater Midtown community. Thanks, Bill Preucel (700 block Colorado Ave, frequent visitor to Ellsworth Place on foot and by bicycle) From:Jeff Levinsky To:Council, City Subject:Suggested Improvements to Ellsworth Place Ordinances Date:Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:31:42 PM Attachments:Ellsworth Phone Pole Proposal.png Ellsworth Ordinance Changes for Improved Delivery Access.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council Members: Here are some quick suggestions to improve the proposed Ellsworth Place PC ordinances: Delivery Space It emerged at your last hearing on the Ellsworth PC applications that the proposed delivery area off Ellsworth was too small for typical delivery vehicles. The latest staff report suggests adding a delivery area on Sutter, but · the round-trip walk from the proposed parking area on Sutter to some Ellsworth homes is about 1/3 of a mile, which is further than UPS and Amazon drivers will walk to make deliveries, and · it takes away needed public parking on Sutter. So the new proposal doesn’t solve the problem that the Council was trying to address and actually makes things worse by removing public parking. An alternative solution submitted on November 3 by Kristen Van Fleet follows a suggestion from staff back on February 24. It uses the same two new parking areas proposed on the south side of the apartment building along Ellsworth but simply swaps their use. Its benefits include: 1. An adequately-sized delivery truck parking area right on Ellsworth 2. No public parking removed from Sutter 3. No reduction in tenant parking spaces for the apartment building 4. No need to start restricting delivery truck size on Ellsworth 5. Ellsworth can be widened to 26 feet for almost 100 feet from Middlefield 6. Modest extra cost, given that the telephone pole that blocked this solution previously is slated to be relocated anyway Here’s how this improved approach works: Please see the attached for how you might amend the proposed ordinances to achieve this. Wrought-Iron Fence Please note that the photograph of a wrought-iron fence submitted by one of the applicants in an October 19th letter in the staff report shows the view through a single wrought-iron fence. However, the proposal would require looking through two wrought-iron fences: one alongside Ellsworth and another alongside Middlefield. The photograph is also not taken from the same position and angle that drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians would have. Additionally, the photograph also shows grass on the other side of the wrought-iron fence, whereas people looking through the proposed fencing at Ellsworth and Middlefield will see a much more complex background, making it harder to spot hazards, Please also note that the proposed ordinance still allows about half of the front yard to be enclosed by a three-foot fence. The side and rear yards can be completely fenced. So there’s no need to adjust the ordinance for fencing. Costs It’s appropriate that the City ask the applicants to bear any costs for the new PCs. The proposed ordinances upzone the existing PC by allowing for a new residential site valued at about $1,000,000. based on its recent sale, and allowing the apartment building to have twelve units on the remaining land, whereas our zoning laws would allow it only nine units. Thank you, Jeff Levinsky Not Yet Adopted 3 0160120_20230906_ay16 Policy L-1.6 Discourage the use of fences that obscure the view of the front of houses from the street. The use and improvements on the site are remaining unchanged from existing conditions, which are compatible with existing and potential uses on adjoining sites. SECTION 2. Amendment of Zoning Map. Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the "Zoning Map," is hereby amended to rezone the certain property known as 2901-2905 Middlefield Road from PC-2343 to "PC- XXXX.” The subject property and revised zoning designation is shown on the map labeled Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Development Plan Those certain plans entitled PROPOSED PC AMENDMENT TO PC 2343, DATED 1967, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein, are hereby approved as the Development Plan for the subject property. SECTION 4. Uses. (a) Permitted Uses. The permitted uses within the PC boundary shall be limited to a 12-unit apartment building: The existing apartment building shall remain on the 2901-2905 Middlefield site within the PC boundary. Covered and uncovered parking for the tenants shall be provided in accordance with Section 5(b) of this ordinance. SECTION 5. Site Development Regulations. (a) Compliance with Development Plan. All improvements and development shall be substantially in accordance with the Development Plan, except as modified herein. (i) A 42-inch-wide swath of asphalt paving shall be created alongside the northern edge of Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending eastward approximately 37 feet to the location of an existing communications utility pole guy-wire, to increase the perceived width of Ellsworth Place. (ii) This additional paved area shall be maintained remain clear of obstructions. (iii) Prior to final inspection of any improvements on the site, Dewey property owner shall offer prepare and record an ingress and egress easement over this additional paved area to the other properties on Ellsworth Place. (iv) Any exterior changes to the apartment building or any new construction not specifically permitted by the Development Plan or by these site development regulations shall require an amendment to this Planned Community Zone or, if eligible, Architectural Review approval under Section 18.76 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as it is amended from time to time. Not Yet Adopted 4 0160120_20230906_ay16 (vi) The 35-foot sight triangle at the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road shall not be obstructed by new plants, fences, or other objects taller than 1 foot. (vii) The property owner shall maintain vegetation at a height of 1 foot or less in the planter strip between the Middlefield Road curb and sidewalk. (b) Parking and Loading Requirements. (i) One covered parking space shall be provided for each of the 12 residential apartments. In addition, four uncovered spaces and a truck delivery space shall be provided on the 2901-2905 Middlefield property, accessible from Ellsworth Place, as shown on the Development Plan. (ii) A curbside loading zone 40 feet in length shall be designated on Sutter Avenue in front of 2901 Middlefield Road with signage and curb painting. (iii) Property owner shall install a sign restricting the length of delivery vehicles on Ellsworth Place to 24’ or shorter. The sign shall be placed above or below the existing “No Outlet” sign installed in the Middlefield Road right of way, between the sidewalk and the Ellsworth Parcel. (iv) Property owner shall restripe the existing parking facility to assign three uncovered parking spaces to meet current code requirements for tenant parking. (v) To facilitate the provision of off-street parking space #16, property owner shall relocate the existing communications utility pole and install any improvements as required by the Director of Utilities and the Director of Planning and Development Services to comply with parking design and safety standards. (vi) Property owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph. (c) Trash Enclosures and Pickup. Trash enclosures and pickup shall be maintained with access from Sutter Avenue, and not from Ellsworth Place. (d) Development Schedule. The parking lot restriping on 2901-2905 Middlefield Road shall be immediately implemented upon the effective date of this ordinance. Off-street parking space #16 shall be provided prior to issuance of building permits for the construction of the 702 Ellsworth Place residence. Construction of the improvements to Ellsworth Place the Middlefield Parcel shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this ordinance. (e) Minor Variations in Project. Minor changes to the Project may be approved by the Director, according to the provisions of Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.76.020(b)(3)(D) for architectural review. “Minor” changes do not include changes in land use. SECTION 6. The City Council finds that this ordinance is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that minor changes to the parking configuration at 2901- 2905 Middlefield Road and construction of a single-family home pursuant to Ordinance No. XXXX will not result in a significant impact on the environment. The City Council finds that this Not Yet Adopted 1 0160121_20230906_ay16 ORDINANCE NO. _____ Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (the Zoning Map) to Rezone the Property at 702 Ellsworth Place from Planned Community Ordinance 2343 (PC-2343) to Planned Community Ordinance XXXX (PC-XXXX). The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. (a) On February 2, 2023, Dewey Land Company LLC (“Dewey”) and Handa Developer’s Group/RRP (“Handa”) applied to amend Planned Community Ordinance 2343 (“PC-2343”) to apply solely to the property at 2901-2905 Middlefield Road, APN 127-35-194, (“Middlefield Parcel”) and rezone the property at 702 Ellsworth Place, APN 127-35-152, (“Ellsworth Parcel”) from Planned Community to Single Family Residential (R-1). (b) At a March 13, 2023 study session, the City Council considered the prescreening application and indicated the project applicants should proceed with a formal PC rezoning application to the Planning and Transportation Commission for a recommendation. (c) On June 28, 2023, July 12, 2023, and August 9, 2023 the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission (“PTC”) held a series of public hearings to consider the application. The PTC recommended that PC-2343 be amended to remove the Ellsworth Parcel and to adopt two new PC ordinances to govern the Middlefield Parcel and Ellsworth Parcel, respectively, along with a corresponding amendment to Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Zoning Map). (d) The amendment recommended by the PTC would remove the approximately 6,493 square foot parcel currently owned by Handa at 702 Ellsworth from PC-2343 and redesignate it as a separate PC, for the purpose of constructing a single-story, single-family residence. The PTC recommended the following conditions: (i) the development plan shall include a 2’6”-wide swath of pavement alongside Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending to the proposed walkway to the single-family residence to increase the width of Ellsworth Place, (ii) the 35-foot sight triangle at the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road shall not be obstructed by new plants, fences, or other objects taller than 1 foot, (iii) the 24-foot special setback from Middlefield Road shall be observed, (iv) the setback from the creek shall be determined by a slope stability analysis, (v) and a 6-foot setback shall apply to the rear property line, except with respect to a detached garage. Not Yet Adopted 2 0160121_20230906_ay16 (e) The PTC recommended concurrent adoption of a companion ordinance (Ordinance No. XXXX) to reduce the area of the Planned Community PC-2343 from approximately 26,386 sf to approximately 19,893 square feet to encompass 2901-2905 Middlefield Road, a 12-unit apartment building currently owned by Dewey. (f) The City Council held public hearings on September 18, 2023 and November 6, 2023 to consider the PTC’s recommendation and additional public input, and made further amendments to those recommendations regarding the width of Ellsworth Place and the sight triangle at the southeast corner of the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road, as set forth below. (g) The Council, after due consideration of the PTC’s recommendations, finds: (i) The site is so situated and the uses proposed for the site are of such characteristics that the application of general districts or combining zoning districts will not provide sufficient flexibility to allow the proposed development; the City's conventional zoning district RM20 would not permit the existing 12 unit structure on the proposed 0.46 acre site (ii) Amendment to the existing Planned Community PC-2343 will provide public benefits expected to result from the Project, including expanded ingress and egress for the existing residences on Ellsworth Place through additional easements, that, when combined, would result in a 26-foot wide easement over the first 37 feet of Ellsworth Place, an additional 5-foot long by 30-inch wide easement on 702 Ellsworth Place, and the construction of an additional dwelling unit. (iii) The Council further finds that the Project provides public benefits, as described above, that are of sufficient importance to make the Project, as a whole, one with reasonable public benefit. (iv) The proposed single-family residence is compatible with existing and potential uses on adjoining sites or within the general vicinity, which are typically single- family residences and one 12-unit apartment complex. (v) The use permitted and the site development regulations are consistent with the following Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan policies and are, on balance consistent with the goals and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan: Policy L-1.1 Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. Policy L-1.2 Hold new development to the highest development standards in order to maintain Palo Alto’s livability and achieve the highest quality development with the least impacts. Policy L-1.3 Ensure that new or remodeled structures are compatible with the neighborhood and adjacent structures. Policy L-1.4 Avoid negative impacts of basement construction for single-family homes on adjacent properties, public resources, and the natural environment. Not Yet Adopted 3 0160121_20230906_ay16 Policy L-1.5 Design buildings to complement streets and public spaces; to promote personal safety, public health and well-being; and to enhance a sense of community safety. Policy L-1.6 Discourage the use of fences that obscure the view of the front of houses from the street. The use and improvements on the site are remaining unchanged from existing conditions, which are compatible with existing and potential uses on adjoining sites. SECTION 2. Amendment of Zoning Map. Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the "Zoning Map," is hereby amended to rezone the certain property known as 702 Ellsworth Place from PC-2343 to “PC-XXXX.” The subject property and revised zoning designation is shown on the map labeled Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. Development Plan Those certain plans entitled Proposed Development Plan 702 Ellsworth, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein, are hereby approved as the Development Plan for the subject property. SECTION 4. Uses. (a) Permitted Uses. The permitted uses within the PC boundary shall be limited to a single- family residence. SECTION 5. Site Development Regulations. (a) Compliance with Development Plan. All improvements and development shall be substantially in accordance with the Development Plan, except as modified herein. (i) Any exterior changes to the single-family residence or any new construction not specifically permitted by the Development Plan or by these site development regulations shall require an amendment to this Planned Community Zone or, if eligible, Architectural Review approval under Section 18.76 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as it is amended from time to time. (ii) The development plan shall include a 2-foot, 6-inch-wide swath of asphalt pavement alongside the southern edge of Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending eastward approximately 42 feet to the proposed walkway to the single-family residence, to increase the perceived width of Ellsworth Place. (iii) This additional paved area shall remain clear of obstructions. (iv) Prior to final inspections for any structure on the site, Handa shall offer prepare and record an ingress and egress easement over this additional paved area to the other properties on Ellsworth Place. Not Yet Adopted 4 0160121_20230906_ay16 (v) The sight triangle at the southeast corner of the intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road shall extend to the southernmost corner of the property along Middlefield Road and shall not be obstructed by new impediments taller than 1 foot, except for the installation of an additional sign stating “No Delivery Trucks Over 24’ long” below or above the existing ‘No Outlet’ sign located within the Middlefield Road right of way between the sidewalk and Handa’s property. (vi) The property owner shall maintain the vegetation in the Middlefield right of way planting strip between the curb and sidewalk at a height no taller than 1 foot. (vii) The 24-foot special setback from Middlefield Road shall be observed, (viii) The setback from the creek shall be determined by a slope stability analysis, but no less than 6 feet. (ix) A 6-foot setback shall apply to the rear property line, except with respect to a detached garage (b) Logistics Plan. A logistics plan shall be submitted for City approval prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of the new residence at 702 Ellsworth. The logistics plan shall address construction staging, construction worker parking, and material deliveries during site preparation and construction. It shall also include best practices for dust mitigation, stipulate permitted construction activities, hours and noise requirements, and include contact information for construction-related complaints. The property owner shall provide a $5,000 deposit to offset City’s enforcement costs reasonably incurred in responding to construction-related complaints that may arise from this project. If the deposit account balance falls to $1,000 or lower, the deposit account balance shall be replenished to $5,000. Any funds remaining in the deposit account shall be refunded to property owner upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the residence. (c) Development Schedule. Construction of the improvements to Ellsworth Place shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this ordinance. Construction of other improvements shall be completed within twenty-four (24) months of the effective date of this ordinance. (d) Minor Variations in Project. Minor changes to the Project may be approved by the Director, according to the provisions of Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.76.020(b)(3)(D) for architectural review. “Minor” changes do not include changes in land use. SECTION 6. The City Council finds that this ordinance is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that construction of a single-family home pursuant to will not result in a significant impact on the environment. The City Council finds that this ordinance is additionally categorically exempt under Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it approves construction of a new single-family residence. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its adoption. From:Camas J. Steinmetz To:Council, City; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Stone, Greer; Tanaka, Greg; Veenker, Vicki Cc:French, Amy; Lait, Jonathan; Arellano, Caio; Stump, Molly; Sauls, Garrett; Richard Dewey; Hayes, Ken; Gary Black; Nitin Handa Subject:Please Replace - 2901-05 Middlefield Applicant Letter - Agenda Item no. 10 - Nov 6 CC Meeting Date:Friday, November 3, 2023 5:41:00 PM Attachments:image001.png Rv 2- 2901-05 Middlefield Applicant Attorney Ltr to Council - Item No. 10 (11-6-23 Hearing) .pdf Importance:High Some people who received this message don't often get email from cjs@jsmf.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Please replace the earlier letter sent with the attached corrected version (eliminating what was previously item no. 4 objecting to the 12” height limitation in the sight triangle). Sincerely, Camas J. Steinmetz, Esq. Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure & Flegel, LLP 1100 Alma Street, Suite 210 | Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: (650) 743-9700 |Email: cjs@jsmf.com From: Camas J. Steinmetz Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 5:04 PM To: Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>; Pat.Burt@CityofPaloAlto.org; Kou, Lydia <Lydia.Kou@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Lauing, Ed <Ed.Lauing@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Lythcott-Haims, Julie <Julie.LythcottHaims@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Stone, Greer <Greer.Stone@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Tanaka, Greg <Greg.Tanaka@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Veenker, Vicki <Vicki.Veenker@CityofPaloAlto.org> Cc: Amy French (amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org) <amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org>; Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Arellano, Caio <Caio.Arellano@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Stump, Molly <Molly.Stump@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Sauls, Garrett <Garrett.Sauls@CityofPaloAlto.org>; Richard Dewey <rrd@deweyland.com>; Ken Hayes <khayes@thehayesgroup.com>; Gary Black <gblack@hextrans.com>; Nitin Handa <handa@handadevelopers.com> Subject: 2901-05 Middlefield Applicant Letter - Agenda Item no. 10 - Nov 6 CC Meeting Importance: High Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council, Please see and consider the attached letter prior to taking action on the above referenced agenda item at Monday’s hearing. Sincerely, Camas J. Steinmetz, Esq. Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure & Flegel, LLP 1100 Alma Street, Suite 210 | Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: (650) 743-9700 |Email: cjs@jsmf.com W I L L I A M L. M c C L U R E J O H N L. F L E G E L D A N K. S I E G E L J E N N I F E R H. F R I E D M A N M I N D I E S. R O M A N O W S K Y D A V I D L. A C H G R E G O R Y K. K L I N G S P O R N N I C O L A S A. F L E G E L K R I S T I N A A. FENT O N KIMBERLY J. BRUMMER C A M A S J . S T E I N M E T Z PHILIP S. SOUSA ____________ B R I T T N E Y L. S T A N D L E Y CHRISTIAN D . PETRANGELO J O R G E N S O N, S I E G E L, M c C L U R E & F L E G E L, L L P A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W 1 1 0 0 A L M A S T R E E T, S U I T E 2 1 0 M E N L O P A R K, C A L I F O R N I A 9 4 0 2 5 -3 3 9 2 (6 5 0 ) 3 2 4 -9 3 0 0 F A C S I M I L E (6 5 0 ) 3 2 4 -0 2 2 7 w w w .j s m f .c o m O F C O U N S E L KENT MITCHELL ____________ R E T I R E D J O H N D. J O R G E N S O N MARGARET A. SLOAN D I A N E S. G R E E N B E R G ____________ D E C E A S E D M A R V I N S. S I E G E L (1 9 3 6 - 2 0 1 2 ) J O H N R.C O S G R O V E (1 9 3 2 - 2 0 1 7 ) November 3, 2023 Mayor Kou and Members of the City Council City of Palo Alto city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Via Email Re: November 6, 2023 Agenda Item No. 10 - Ordinance Amending Planned Community 2343 Zoning for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road and Ordinance Establishing a New Planned Community Zoning Designation for 702 Ellsworth Place Dear Honorable Mayor Kou and Members of the City Council: The above referenced item is returning to you on Monday, November 6th after no less than five public hearings and over 15 hours of public testimony and deliberations – all to rectify a zoning map mistake made by the City decades ago that both applicants relied upon when they purchased their respective properties. We are all more than ready for this to be over and done with, but there are new conditions set forth in the draft ordinances attached to the November 6th Staff Report #:2309-2070 that staff did not alert us to and which my client, RLD Land LLC, the owner of the apartment building at 2901-2905 Middlefield, simply cannot accept: 1. Requiring Further Widening of Ellsworth Place Would Constitute a Taking Staff clearly explained in its September 18th City Council Staff Report (#2309-2070) and in prior public hearings that there was no nexus between the impacts of this application and any requirement to widen Ellsworth Place and accordingly, recommended that the Council not require widening of Ellsworth Place beyond the four (4) feet already voluntarily offered by the applicants: 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 2 Please see my letter to the City Council dated September 15, 2023 which further supports this position and explains that any additional widening of Ellsworth Place would be an unwarranted exaction resulting in an unconstitutional taking of private property without just compensation. Moreover, as concluded by Gary Black, President of Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., widening Ellsworth Place would not serve any benefit and if fact could pose a safety risk. As stated in his email dated September 25, 2023: “… In fact, Hexagon is not in favor of widening the street/driveway beyond the existing 20 feet. Even widening to 24 feet could encourage higher speeds for the turn...” Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.’s traffic report dated April 14, 2023, which was accepted by City transportation staff, concludes that “[t]he existing 20 feet width of Ellsworth Place is adequate for two-way traffic and emergency vehicles access” and “[t] he existing intersection of Ellsworth Place with Middlefield Road has adequate width.” Please also see Hexagon’s memorandum dated November 3, 2023 enclosed as Attachment 1. Given there is not only no essential nexus, but no benefit and a possible safety risk to further widening Ellsworth Place beyond what the applicants have voluntarily offered, we were frankly shocked to see that the November 6th Staff Report included revisions to the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance requiring my client to not only increase the paved with of Ellsworth Place by an additional 12 inches, but grant a private easement over this additional required width to private properties fronting Ellsworth Place. And this despite acknowledging that my client “has not indicated agreement or support for the additional easement width request.” Accordingly, we request that Section 5(a)(ii) of the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance replace the stated “42 inches” with the voluntarily offered “30 inches” set forth in the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance attached to the September 18th Staff Report. 2. Requiring Relocation of the Utility Pole Can and Should be Avoid ed By Reconfiguring the Bracing or the Proposed Redesign of Parking Space #16 Our project team was alerted by City staff late last week that they believed a utility pole would interfere with proposed parking space #16 and that this pole would need to be relocated closer to my client’s building and Middlefield Road possibly requiring removal of an olive tree, and that because this pole supported a second city utility pole, this second utility pole would need to be replaced with an upgraded pole. To begin with, the first utility pole at issue has no right to be in its current location. Based on a survey conducted when my client purchased his property in 2017 (provided to city staff and the City Attorney’s office) this utility pole and its supportive horizontal bracing did not exist. 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 3 Apparently, they were located onto his property at some point after he purchased it without his permission. Based on the First American Titel Company preliminary title report and easement map that we have provided to the City Attorney’s Office, there is no easement on my client’s property that allows for this utility pole to be where it currently is. The location designated by staff for its proposed relocation encroaches even further onto my client’s property. Therefore, aside from the cost and complications of relocating this utility pole (and replacing the second utility pole) my client is not agreeable to it further encroaching onto his property. As we understand it the obstacle here is not the pole itself but its supportive horizontal bracing which we believe can be reconfigured to eliminate the obstacle. Alternatively, we have revised the parking plan to avoid the cost, complications and property rights issues associated with the utility pole(s) relocation. This design, enclosed as Attachment 2, was delivered this morning to City staff and was reviewed and vetted by Hexagon Transportation Consultants in the enclosed memorandum dated November 3, 2023 (Attachment 1). Accordingly, we request that the condition set forth in Section 5(b)(v) of the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance be modified as follows: (v) To facilitate the provision of off-street parking space #16, property owner shall at its option: (1) relocate reconfigure the horizontal bracing to the existing communications utility pole and install any improvements as required to comply with parking design and safety standards if determined to be feasible by the Director of Utilities and the Director of Planning and Development Services to comply with parking design and safety standards; or (2) implement the alternative design for parking space # 16 presented by Ken Hayes of Hayes Group Architects at the City Council November 6, 2023 meeting, or another alternative design presented by the property owner to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Utilities and the Director of Planning and Development Services. 3. Sutter Ave. Striping and Signage – No Nexus but Okay My client has no substantive objections to the new conditions set forth in Sections 5(b)(ii), (iii) and (iv), but there is no essential nexus between these additional exactions and the impacts of his project. Therefore, he should not be required to pay for them. However, in the interest of bringing this matter to a final decision at the hearing on Monday, he is willing to add these costs to the long list of significant costs he has expended to date and will be required to expend in attempt to rectify this City zoning mistake. 4. Disconnect Building Permit Issuance for 702 Ellsworth From Parking Space # 16 In the event relocation or replacement of any utility poles or their bracings are involved in providing parking space # 16 (see our request set forth in Section 2), such relocation and its timing would be entirely outside of my client’s control and dependent upon third party approvals including AT&T and City of Palo Alto Utilities. Accordingly, the 702 Ellsworth building permit 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 4 issuance should not be tied to parking space # 16 and we request that this requirement set forth in Section 5(d) of the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance be removed. 5. Mr. Handa Should be Allowed a 36 inch High Fence on 702 Ellsworth My client supports either of Mr. Handa’s alternative proposals set forth in his October 19, 2023 letter that would allow for a maximum 36 inch fence height on the 702 Ellsworth property. Accordingly, we request that the Council accept either of these proposals and revise the condition set forth in Section 5(a)(v) of the 702 Ellsworth PC Ordinance to allow for a 36” fence. In closing, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the following objectives and community benefits that this project will accomplish: • Resolve a decades old zoning map error by the City that was reiterated by Planning staff in its communications to both applicants and relied upon by both applicants in purchasing their respective properties. • Allow for an additional single-family home to be added to the City’s housing stock. • Accommodate all current required parking for the existing 12-unit apartment building on site at 2901-05 Middlefield Road • Create an enhanced 35-foot sight triangle at Ellsworth/Middlefield. • Widen the curb cut approach at Ellsworth/Middlefield by 4 feet to a total of 28 feet at the street flare. • Widen the width of Ellsworth Place to 24 ft by (1) paving an additional 30-inch width on the 2901-05 Middlefield side beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending approximately 37 feet to the location of an existing utility pole guy-wire; (2) paving an additional 18-inch width on the 702 Ellsworth side beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending approximately 42 feet to the proposed walkway to the single -family residence. • Grant and record an ingress and egress easement over the additional paved width to the other private properties fronting Ellsworth Place. • Provide a temporary delivery and loading space onsite at 2901-05 Middlefield Road and a temporary loading space on Sutter Ave. • Reduce vehicle trips on Ellsworth by reducing the number of parking spaces using Ellsworth Place and accommodating all current required parking for the 12 -unit apartment complex onsite and moving the trash pickup to the Sutter entrance. 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 5 Accordingly, we respectfully request that you approve the PC Ordinances for 2901-05 Middlefield and 702 Ellsworth with the revisions requested above. Respectfully submitted, JORGENSON, SIEGEL, McCLURE & FLEGEL, LLP By: Camas Steinmetz Cc: Molly Stump, City Attorney Caio Arellano, Chief Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Director Amy French, Chief Planning Official Garret Saul, Project Planner Ken Hayes, Architect Nitin Handa Client 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 6 Attachment 1 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 7 Attachment 2 From:Camas J. Steinmetz To:Council, City; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Stone, Greer; Tanaka, Greg; Veenker, Vicki Cc:French, Amy; Lait, Jonathan; Arellano, Caio; Stump, Molly; Sauls, Garrett; Richard Dewey; Hayes, Ken; Gary Black; Nitin Handa Subject:2901-05 Middlefield Applicant Letter - Agenda Item no. 10 - Nov 6 CC Meeting Date:Friday, November 3, 2023 5:05:00 PM Attachments:image001.png 2901-05 Middlefield Applicant Attorney Ltr to Council - Agenda Item No. 10 (11-6-23 Hearing) .pdf Importance:High Some people who received this message don't often get email from cjs@jsmf.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council, Please see and consider the attached letter prior to taking action on the above referenced agenda item at Monday’s hearing. Sincerely, Camas J. Steinmetz, Esq. Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure & Flegel, LLP 1100 Alma Street, Suite 210 | Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: (650) 743-9700 |Email: cjs@jsmf.com W I L L I A M L. M c C L U R E J O H N L. F L E G E L D A N K. S I E G E L J E N N I F E R H. F R I E D M A N M I N D I E S. R O M A N O W S K Y D A V I D L. A C H G R E G O R Y K. K L I N G S P O R N N I C O L A S A. F L E G E L K R I S T I N A A. FENT O N KIMBERLY J. BRUMMER C A M A S J . S T E I N M E T Z PHILIP S. SOUSA ____________ B R I T T N E Y L. S T A N D L E Y CHRISTIAN D . PETRANGELO J O R G E N S O N, S I E G E L, M c C L U R E & F L E G E L, L L P A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W 1 1 0 0 A L M A S T R E E T, S U I T E 2 1 0 M E N L O P A R K, C A L I F O R N I A 9 4 0 2 5 -3 3 9 2 (6 5 0 ) 3 2 4 -9 3 0 0 F A C S I M I L E (6 5 0 ) 3 2 4 -0 2 2 7 w w w .j s m f .c o m O F C O U N S E L KENT MITCHELL ____________ R E T I R E D J O H N D. J O R G E N S O N MARGARET A. SLOAN D I A N E S. G R E E N B E R G ____________ D E C E A S E D M A R V I N S. S I E G E L (1 9 3 6 - 2 0 1 2 ) J O H N R.C O S G R O V E (1 9 3 2 - 2 0 1 7 ) November 3, 2023 Mayor Kou and Members of the City Council City of Palo Alto city.council@cityofpaloalto.org Via Email Re: November 6, 2023 Agenda Item No. 10 - Ordinance Amending Planned Community 2343 Zoning for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road and Ordinance Establishing a New Planned Community Zoning Designation for 702 Ellsworth Place Dear Honorable Mayor Kou and Members of the City Council: The above referenced item is returning to you on Monday, November 6th after no less than five public hearings and over 15 hours of public testimony and deliberations – all to rectify a zoning map mistake made by the City decades ago that both applicants relied upon when they purchased their respective properties. We are all more than ready for this to be over and done with, but there are new conditions set forth in the draft ordinances attached to the November 6th Staff Report #:2309-2070 that staff did not alert us to and which my client, RLD Land LLC, the owner of the apartment building at 2901-2905 Middlefield, simply cannot accept: 1. Requiring Further Widening of Ellsworth Place Would Constitute a Taking Staff clearly explained in its September 18th City Council Staff Report (#2309-2070) and in prior public hearings that there was no nexus between the impacts of this application and any requirement to widen Ellsworth Place and accordingly, recommended that the Council not require widening of Ellsworth Place beyond the four (4) feet already voluntarily offered by the applicants: 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 2 Please see my letter to the City Council dated September 15, 2023 which further supports this position and explains that any additional widening of Ellsworth Place would be an unwarranted exaction resulting in an unconstitutional taking of private property without just compensation. Moreover, as concluded by Gary Black, President of Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., widening Ellsworth Place would not serve any benefit and if fact could pose a safety risk. As stated in his email dated September 25, 2023: “… In fact, Hexagon is not in favor of widening the street/driveway beyond the existing 20 feet. Even widening to 24 feet could encourage higher speeds for the turn...” Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc.’s traffic report dated April 14, 2023, which was accepted by City transportation staff, concludes that “[t]he existing 20 feet width of Ellsworth Place is adequate for two-way traffic and emergency vehicles access” and “[t] he existing intersection of Ellsworth Place with Middlefield Road has adequate width.” Please also see Hexagon’s memorandum dated November 3, 2023 enclosed as Attachment 1. Given there is not only no essential nexus, but no benefit and a possible safety risk to further widening Ellsworth Place beyond what the applicants have voluntarily offered, we were frankly shocked to see that the November 6th Staff Report included revisions to the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance requiring my client to not only increase the paved with of Ellsworth Place by an additional 12 inches, but grant a private easement over this additional required width to private properties fronting Ellsworth Place. And this despite acknowledging that my client “has not indicated agreement or support for the additional easement width request.” Accordingly, we request that Section 5(a)(ii) of the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance replace the stated “42 inches” with the voluntarily offered “30 inches” set forth in the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance attached to the September 18th Staff Report. 2. Requiring Relocation of the Utility Pole Can and Should be Avoid ed By Reconfiguring the Bracing or the Proposed Redesign of Parking Space #16 Our project team was alerted by City staff late last week that they believed a utility pole would interfere with proposed parking space #16 and that this pole would need to be relocated closer to my client’s building and Middlefield Road possibly requiring removal of an olive tree, and that because this pole supported a second city utility pole, this second utility pole would need to be replaced with an upgraded pole. To begin with, the first utility pole at issue has no right to be in its current location. Based on a survey conducted when my client purchased his property in 2017 (provided to city staff and the City Attorney’s office) this utility pole and its supportive horizontal bracing did not exist. 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 3 Apparently they were located onto his property at some point after he purchased it without his permission. Based on the First American Titel Company preliminary title report and easement map that we have provided to the City Attorney’s Office, there is no easement on my client’s property that allows for this utility pole to be where it currently is. The location designated by staff for its proposed relocation encroaches even further onto my client’s property. Therefore, aside from the cost and complications of relocating this utility pole (and replacing the second utility pole) my client is not agreeable to it further encroaching onto his property. As we understand it the obstacle here is not the pole itself but its supportive horizontal bracing which we believe can be reconfigured to eliminate the obstacle. Alternatively, we have revised the parking plan to avoid the cost, complications and property rights issues associated with the utility pole(s) relocation. This design, enclosed as Attachment 2, was delivered this morning to City staff and was reviewed and vetted by Hexagon Transportation Consultants in the enclosed memorandum dated November 3, 2023 (Attachment 1). Accordingly, we request that the condition set forth in Section 5(b)(v) of the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance be modified as follows: (v) To facilitate the provision of off-street parking space #16, property owner shall at its option: (1) relocate reconfigure the horizontal bracing to the existing communications utility pole and install any improvements as required to comply with parking design and safety standards if determined to be feasible by the Director of Utilities and the Director of Planning and Development Services to comply with parking design and safety standards; or (2) implement the alternative design for parking space # 16 presented by Ken Hayes of Hayes Group Architects at the City Council November 6, 2023 meeting, or another alternative design presented by the property owner to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Utilities and the Director of Planning and Development Services. 3. Sutter Ave. Striping and Signage Should be Conducted by the City My client has no substantive objections to the new conditions set forth in Sections 5(b)(ii), (iii) and (iv), but there is no essential nexus between these additional exactions and the impacts of his project. Therefore, he should not be required to pay for them. However, in the interest of bringing this matter to a final decision at the hearing on Monday, he is willing to add these costs to the long list of significant costs he has expended to date and will be required to expend in attempt to rectify this City zoning mistake. 4. The 12” Height Restriction on 2901 Middlefield is Unjustified The November 6 Staff Report version of 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance includes another new exaction that we believe is unwarranted. Section 5(b)(vi) restricts all new plants, fences or other objects within the 35-foot sight triangle to one foot height. We believe this restriction is unreasonable and unwarranted because as stated previously in the record, there is no sight line issue making a right turn exiting Ellsworth Place. 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 4 5. Disconnect Building Permit Issuance for 702 Ellsworth From Parking Space # 16 In the event relocation or replacement of any utility poles or their bracings are involved in providing parking space # 16 (see our request set forth in Section 2), such relocation and its timing would be entirely outside of my client’s control and dependent upon third party approvals including AT&T and City of Palo Alto Utilities. Accordingly, the 702 Ellsworth building permit issuance should not be tied to parking space # 16 and we request that this requirement set forth in Section 5(d) of the 2901-05 Middlefield PC Ordinance be removed. 6. Mr. Handa Should be Allowed a 36 inch High Fence on 702 Ellsworth My client supports either of Mr. Handa’s alternative proposals set forth in his October 19, 2023 letter that would allow for a maximum 36 inch fence height on the 702 Ellsworth property. Accordingly, we request that the Council accept either of these proposals and revise the condition set forth in Section 5(a)(v) of the 702 Ellsworth PC Ordinance to allow for a 36” fence. In closing, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the following objectives and community benefits that this project will accomplish: • Resolve a decades old zoning map error by the City that was reiterated by Planning staff in its communications to both applicants and relied upon by both applicants in purchasing their respective properties. • Allow for an additional single-family home to be added to the City’s housing stock. • Accommodate all current required parking for the existing 12-unit apartment building on site at 2901-05 Middlefield Road • Create an enhanced 35-foot sight triangle at Ellsworth/Middlefield. • Widen the curb cut approach at Ellsworth/Middlefield by 4 feet to a total of 28 feet at the street flare. • Widen the width of Ellsworth Place to 24 ft by (1) paving an additional 30-inch width on the 2901-05 Middlefield side beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending approximately 37 feet to the location of an existing utility pole guy-wire; (2) paving an additional 18-inch width on the 702 Ellsworth side beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending approximately 42 feet to the proposed walkway to the single -family residence. • Grant and record an ingress and egress easement over the additional paved width to the other private properties fronting Ellsworth Place. • Provide a temporary delivery and loading space onsite at 2901-05 Middlefield Road and a temporary loading space on Sutter Ave. • Reduce vehicle trips on Ellsworth by reducing the number of parking spaces using Ellsworth Place and accommodating all current required parking for the 12 -unit apartment 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 5 complex onsite and moving the trash pickup to the Sutter entrance. Accordingly, we respectfully request that you approve the PC Ordinances for 2901-05 Middlefield and 702 Ellsworth with the revisions requested above. Respectfully submitted, JORGENSON, SIEGEL, McCLURE & FLEGEL, LLP By: Camas Steinmetz Cc: Molly Stump, City Attorney Caio Arellano, Chief Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Director Amy French, Chief Planning Official Garret Saul, Project Planner Ken Hayes, Architect Nitin Handa Client 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 6 Attachment 1 2901-05 Middlefield / 702 Ellsworth Agenda Item No. 10 11/6/2023 Staff Report 7 Attachment 2 From:Kristen Van Fleet To:Council, City; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; kou.pacc@gmail.com; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Stone, Greer; Tanaka, Greg; greg@gregtanaka.org; Veenker, Vicki; Planning Commission Subject:ELLSWORTH PLACE - UPS APPROVED Delivery Spot & Other Safety Measures Date:Friday, November 3, 2023 1:35:56 PM Attachments:Ellsworth Place - UPS Delivery Spot & Safety_11-2-2023.pdf ELLSWORTH_UPS Letters of 8-25-2023_to_9-25-2023_ Kristen Van Fleet-combined.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Regarding: LEGISLATIVE - Amending Planned Community 2343 zoning for 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road Dear Mayor Kou, Vice Mayor Stone, and members of the City of Palo Alto City Council, Please find attached 2 PDFs pertaining to 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901-2905 Middlefield Road, which will continue before the City Council this coming Monday, November 6, 2023. The first PDF is an outline from Ellsworth Place Neighbors with our requests for: 1. The UPS-approved delivery spot on Ellsworth Place 2. The site triangle used for driveway ramps, which matches the unique conditions on Ellsworth Place 3. NO FENCE or anything over 1 foot within the site triangle 4. Adding arrows, red paint, and "No Parking" to the first 100 feet of Ellsworth Place 5. Adding tactile paving to the sidewalk on either side of the Ellsworth Place private road The second PDF contains all communications with UPS regarding a delivery spot on Ellsworth Place and it gives their approval in writing for a space placed where the first utility pole is currently located. The communications also state that the proposed "smaller truck" delivery space is not useable, and makes an alternative suggestion for using parking space in the parking lot shared by Winterlodge and Kim Grant Tennis. Those businesses were asked about UPS's second suggestion to use parking lot spaces in their lot, and Kim Grant Tennis can't comment on this since they rent space from Winterlodge, which rents space from the CPA. Given the spaces are filled every afternoon, this doesn't seem feasible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 650-646-8677 Thank you for your time and attention to this important issue affecting Midtown, Palo Alto. We appreciate all you do to help our city remain safe. Sincerely, Kristen A. Van Fleet on behalf of Ellsworth Place Residents Page 1 of 7 - November 2, 2023 Ellsworth Place Residents Request the Following Regarding 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901-2905 Middlefield Road 1) Implement the delivery space solution approved by UPS (see attachment). This provides enough space to allow daily delivery trucks to turn around and park on Ellsworth Place, then drive forward to exit the road. This subsequently makes it safer for pedestrians and vehicles traveling by this intersection on Middlefield Road. ● UPS is known for its safety record and it has approved this idea. ● It does not require the removal of public parking on Sutter Ave which is already short on parking. (See the letter from Dr. James Stephens, DDS of 10/25/2023) ● Sutter Ave is too far to be useful to Ellsworth Place (.25 to .33 miles round trip) ● It utilizes a “compromised” “26-foot-wide private road” width; from CPA City Code ● Daily delivery trucks don’t have to back up into or park on Middlefield Road. ● There is no need to ban 24-foot trucks on Ellsworth Place; these are used for moving purposes and large appliances or furniture deliveries which rarely occur. ● The proposed “smaller” truck delivery space on Ellsworth Place isn’t useable: ○ It is too narrow; not enough room to open the doors once parked. ○ The 2nd utility pole is in the delivery space’s backup path. ○ It requires an empty driveway at 702 Ellsworth Place to utilize, and most delivery companies don’t allow their drivers to use private driveways. ● On the 702 Ellsworth Place side: ○ It does not impede Handa’s existing house plans. ○ IT PREVENTS THE DANGEROUS DESIGN of the public road ending directly into the private walkway of the proposed 702 Ellsworth Place house by extending the driveable 2.5-foot widened road to the fence located at 706 Ellsworth Place. ○ This solution DOES NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PAVING above what is already slated to be paved and it lowers the cost of paving by switching paving material to drivable asphalt in place of expensive pavers with no noticeable design change overall. ○ This could be done as a public benefit in exchange for the 6-foot rear setback line being requested by Handa on the drafted ordinance. (The actual rear setback code on a substandard R-1 lot is 20 feet with less than 50% of the house at 14 feet.) ● On the 2901-2905 Middlefield Road apartment side: ○ It requires the removal of the first utility pole to make room for a delivery truck space, with the guy wires relocated to the second utility pole, (which may already have to occur for the currently proposed parking space #16). ○ Parking space #16 easily fits in the proposed “small delivery truck space”. ○ The 3.5-foot wide strip of driveable, asphalted road would be extended to the “new” guy wires at the “2nd” utility pole, and connect to the open space behind the carports. This creates enough room for a delivery truck Page 2 of 7 - November 2, 2023 to 3-point turn, angling back towards Handa’s driveway and then parking in the delivery space facing the exit of Ellsworth Place. ○ IT DOES NOT REQUIRE REMOVING THE BEAUTIFUL OLIVE TREE. Additional Road Circulation is Shown Below in Yellow. The green rectangle is the UPS-approved delivery truck space (located where the 1st utility pole is currently located) The Subdivision Map Below Gives Measurements in Feet and Shows How Far Away Sutter Ave is From the End of the 525 Foot Long Ellsworth Place Page 3 of 7 - November 2, 2023 2) IMPLEMENT THE LINE-OF-SIGHT TRIANGLE under code: 18.54.070, FIGURE 6 - Driveway ramps and setback zones which is an L.O.S. triangle of 28 feet x 160 feet that is specifically designed for ramped exits. ● Ellsworth Place has a UNIQUE RAMPED EXIT found nowhere else in Palo Alto, except in underground parking garage exit ramps. ● This keeps the line-of-site clear to the Matadero Creek fence, at the top of the hill where the bend in the sidewalk creates a blind spot. ● Hexagon’s Traffic Review, on page 4 states, “According to Table 5 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code 18.54.070, 20 feet is the minimum width to serve residential developments ( footnote : The intersection of Ellsworth Place and Middlefield Road has historically been accessed by a 20-foot driveway located on 702 Middlefield Road. To be conservative, this report treats the driveway approach as equivalent to an urban driveway serving over 11 multi-family units.)” ● Doing the math, this places the trajectory of the L.O.S. triangle on the south corner of the 702 Ellsworth Place lot at about the Matadero Creek fence, (18 feet in from the city curb), which is where people are looking to see the blind spot caused by the bend in the sidewalk at the overpass. ● This L.O.S. triangle maintains enough room for a patio enclosure on the front of the proposed 702 Ellsworth Place house (Middlefield Road side). A Site Triangle That Works for Ellsworth Place Page 4 of 7 - November 2, 2023 3) NO FENCE WITHIN THE LINE-OF-SITE TRIANGLE ● NO FENCE or anything over 1 foot in height should be allowed within this 28 x 160 foot line-of-site triangle ; (With exception for Matadero Creek infrastructure). ● The “fence photo” supplied by Handa for the packet has only one row of fencing which is NOT ACCURATE and misleads the actual conditions at this unique, double-inclined intersection caused by the Matadero Creek overpass. ● Children on the sidewalk are hidden by a fence. Can You See The Child? A Corner Fence Doubles the Number of Bars a Driver Has To Look Through -AND- The Slope of the Inclines at Middlefield Road and Ellsworth Place Makes It Taller Than 3-feet Page 5 of 7 - November 2, 2023 Who Monitors the 1-Foot Height Rule INSIDE of the Fence? Ellsworth Place Residents may have to call code enforcement to keep the sight triangle at 1 foot, adding stress to the neighborhood! 4) ADD RED PAINT and “NO PARKING” to the curbs and street along the first 100 feet of Ellsworth Place, and two-way arrows with a lane-divide line at the entrance ● This is consistent with the apartment driveways on Middlefield Road ● Creates a FIRE LANE and also prevents parking at the entrance to Ellsworth Place, which can block the road; especially in an emergency ● Allows any car parked in the red to be legally towed. Page 6 of 7 - November 2, 2023 Red-Painted Curbs Are Utilized at both Multi-Family Residential Complexes on Middlefield Rd (NOTE: Both have a cul-de-sac space in the back, and neither have a STOP sign because they are actual driveways and not roads. Ellsworth Place is a private road; not a driveway.) Above: Condos at 3069 Middlefield Road Below: Apartments at 3085 Middlefield Road Page 7 of 7 - November 2, 2023 5) ADD TACTILE PAVING with yellow detectible warning pavers to the sidewalk on either side of the Ellsworth Place private street opening. ● These are commonly used around town to indicate to pedestrians that a roadway is present ● Gives a visual warning to pedestrians that the Ellsworth Place road is there. ● Gives a tactile warning to visually impaired pedestrians that the Ellsworth Place road is there. . Above: Entrance to Alma Village Below: Entrance to Santa Rita Elementary School, Los Altos Kristen Van Fleet < UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com>Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 1:49 PM To: Good afternoon, I received your message, unfortunately there was no description of what you were calling for. I see your package was delivered 8/23 to your front door. I show it left on your brick porch with a red door and greyish house. Please respond to this email on what information you are looking for. Regards, Katie Menlo Park UPS ref:_00DF05wsA._5003k2b2NOl:ref This e-mail and any attachments thereto may contain information which is confidential and intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) named above. Any use of the information contained herein (including, but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution in any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender either by telephone or by e-mail and delete the material from any computer. Thank you for your cooperation. Kristen Van Fleet <Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 1:58 PM To: UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com> Hi Katie, The ticket was opened today for a larger issue and the customer service representative needed a recent package tracking number to open the ticket. A developer is proposing to build a home on the parking lot at the start of the private street I live on here in Palo Alto, and the apartment complex that sold the parking lot has proposed a delivery truck space that does not work for UPS trucks. I spoke with a UPS driver about this issue this morning and he recommended I contact the Menlo Park UPS office. If the developer's plan goes through, then a UPS driver will no longer be able to safely come down Ellsworth Place without having to use someone's driveway to back up and turn around. I was told by the driver today that they are not allowed to use people's driveways. I have a copy of the proposed "delivery space" plan and it's subsequent "back-up manoeuvers" to use it, as was prepared by Hexagon, for this the developers are using to say their proposed plan is safe and useable. This issue affects all 15 home addresses here at Ellsworth Place in Palo Alto, CA. Can someone please contact me about this issue? I will be presenting to the City of Palo Alto City Council about this problem on September 18, 2023, and need to include TRUTHFUL delivery information in my presentation to the City Council members and to the City Mayor, etc. Thank you for your help with this urgent issue. Sincerely, Kristen A. Van Fleet [Quoted text hidden] Kristen Van Fleet Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 2:11 PM To: UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com> Sorry, I hit send too quickly. To see the truck delivery space design, please use this link for access to the public comments from the Planning and Transportation Commission meeting of July 12, 2023. On PDF pages 58 - 62 is the TRUCK TURNING TEMPLATE. I have also attached these pages in a PDF, and there is a screenshot of the first template added into this email. The delivery parking space measures 10 feet x 30 feet, with a building wall on the left and a fence on the right side of the parking space. The delivery driver told me today that it was too small for his truck. I need something in writing from UPS to help us get the developers to plan a better solution for delivery truck parking that is safe for the neighborhood and useable by the delivery truck drivers. I am also reaching out to other delivery companies for help with this. https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2023/ptc-7.12-public-comments6.pdf [Quoted text hidden] ptc-7.12-public-comments_pages 56-62_ELLSWORTH PLACE TRUCK TURNING TEMPLATE.pdf 1303K UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com>Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM Kristen, I printed out your emails and gave them to our center manager. He will follow up with you, most likely with a phone call. Regards, Astaria --------------- Original Message --------------- From: Kristen Van Fleet Sent: 8/25/2023 2:11 PM To: customerservice@ups.com CAUTION! This email originated outside of the organization. Please do not open attachments or click links from an unknown or suspicious origin. Sorry, I hit send too quickly. To see the truck delivery space design, please use this link for access to the public comments from the Planning and Transportation Commission meeting of July 12, 2023. On PDF pages 58 - 62 is the TRUCK TURNING TEMPLATE. I have also attached these pages in a PDF, and there is a screenshot of the first template added into this email. The delivery parking space measures 10 feet x 30 feet, with a building wall on the left and a fence on the right side of the parking space. The delivery driver told me today that it was too small for his truck. I need something in writing from UPS to help us get the developers to plan a better solution for delivery truck parking that is safe for the neighborhood and useable by the delivery truck drivers. I am also reaching out to other delivery companies for help with this. https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2023/ptc-7.12-public-comments6.pdf [cityofpaloalto.org] Kristen Van Fleet < UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com>Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 6:04 PM Hello Kristen, Miriam has passed your case and conversations over to me as she has not been with UPS longer enough to answer your questions. I have reviewed the pictures and the information you have provided. You are correct in your evaluation of the proposed "space" planned for delivery. UPS has a strict policy and training for drivers to not place themselves or their delivery vehicle in a situation to cause harm or property damage. This policy includes an addendum that states (and is enforced) that the driver must limit placing themselves and delivery vehicles in a situation to cause them to "back up" to exit the delivery area. There are very few exceptions to this and it applies to all delivery vehicle sizes. The size of the delivery vehicles that services the area are 14 feet long and 10 feet wide. Since the drivers have found an alternative (although not a perfect solution), the current proposed plan of 11 feet is unacceptable. Based on the first picture you sent to show how the delivery vehicles used to park for delivery, would be the only acceptable solution for the Ellsworth Place deliveries. As this is no longer the case, the drivers will continue to park on Middlefield Rd until we are able to devise a better solution. I do hope this information is helpful for your meeting. Please continue to reply to this email if there are any more questions or information. Thank you Angelita Q UPS Menlo Park [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] 1/3 Kristen Van Fleet < Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 2:30 PM To: UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com> Hi Angelita, Thank you for getting back to me in time for the City of Palo Alto (CPA) City Council meeting last Monday, September 18, 2023. I was able to get your letter to the Council Members while they were in discussion about Ellsworth Place deliveries, and it provided the needed information to support the fact the proposed delivery space does not work. So the City Council voted to extend the meeting to give the developers time to find a suitable delivery space. Earlier today I spoke with our main delivery driver, Josh, and showed him your letter and the following idea I came up with for a delivery space on Ellsworth Place. He gave me his permission to use his name in this email. Josh said that he could park his truck safely in this green space, as shown in the diagram below, which I created by using Photoshop to rework the developer's transportation plan. He said with the road at the width of the orange netting (the 26-foot wide mark), it may require one backup maneuver to get into the space, angling the truck back towards the driveway of the proposed home, (but not onto the pavered driveway), and then he could pull into that spot where there is currently a utility pole now. Then to leave the space he could safely drive forward and back out to Middlefield Road. Josh also said that parking here allows him to reach the business where Samyama was located, at 2995 Middlefield Road. (That building is currently vacant, but it will have tenants again at some point in the future.) Notes: • There is currently a utility pole in this location, so the guy wires would have to be relocated to the second pole. • The yellow lines indicate a driveable, blacktopped road, with a width of 26 feet up to where the delivery space begins. • The yellow box on the left side ends where the guy wires would begin to brace that second utility pole. • The proposed home on the right side of the road would have a pavered (non-driveable) walkway and driveway to the right of that yellow driveable road line. Other ideas mentioned during Monday night's meeting were: 1) The apartments provide package lockers for the residents on Ellsworth Place. Ellsworth Place Residents DO NOT WANT THIS, as we are not an apartment complex! We need to get packages delivered to our front doors! Not all of our neighbors own cars and some of our 2/3 senior citizen-aged neighbors no longer drive, so there would not be an easy way to retrieve packages from East Menlo Park, should they be too large for a parcel locker! (Not to mention the logistics of maintaining the lockets, the rate of theft, etc.) 2) The City of Palo Alto Transportation Department were also going to look into making a delivery/loading zone on Sutter Ave, but this greatly extends the amount of walking needed. In calculating the length to reach the far end of Ellsworth Place, which is a 525-foot-long road, it would require 1/4 to 1/3 mile of walking to make the round trip. (Josh said that was too far to walk!) Below is our parcel map that shows the lengths in feet of this location. The Green Star is where the green rectangle is located in the diagram above. The Pink Star is where Josh is currently parking on Middlefield Road. The Yellow line is the walking path from Sutter Ave. Please give your thoughts and/or approval or suggestions on the proposed idea. I will then forward this email to the CPA Transportation and Planning department and also to the developers. We are seeking a solution that works for everyone here on Ellsworth Place, including the apartments, and also keeps it safe for all who traverse on or near Ellsworth Place. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Kristen A. Van Fleet [Quoted text hidden] 4 attachments Screenshot 2023-09-12 at 10.54.27 AM.png 5655K 3/3 Screenshot 2023-09-12 at 10.57.16 AM.png 5111K Screenshot 2023-09-12 at 10.57.16 AM.png 5111K Screenshot 2023-09-12 at 10.54.27 AM.png 5655K 1/1 Kristen Van Fleet < UPS CUSTOMER SERVICE <customerservice@ups.com>Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM Good evening Kristen, I do apologise for the late response, as I have been out of office. I am glad to hear that you wwere able to talk to Josh and work out some solutions to the issue at hand. Unfortuneately, Josh is right in that the parking and walking from Sutter Ave will not be a viable option. This is due to the fact the drivers have set time allowances for each delivery. When there are and will be closer options, parking and having to walk that far from Sutter Ave to make deliveries will not be allowed by UPS standards. We would agree that proposed delivery space indicated by the green star is workable for the driver and a sound delivery option for all involved. Until the green star location is ready to be utilized, our drivers will need to continue to use the the location indicated by the pink star. There is also an option for the driver to use that involes using the parking lot area between 2995 Middlefield Rd and the Matadero Canal. This option would only be usable if that particular parking lot area is vacant at time of delivery. It would involve the driver entering at the driveway between 2995 Middlefield Rd and 3009 Middlefield Rd and then looping around the back of 2995 Middlefield Rd to the parking lot area by Matadero Canal. Once in the parking lot area (if empty) the driver will be able to pull up into the last several parking spaces and when done with deliveries pull away onto the driveway entering back onto Middlefield Rd. This area is also only a few feet away from where the drivers have been parking (the pink star). I hope this information will help you and the City Council come to a viable solution. [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] 7 From: To: Subject: Date: Annette Glanckopf Council, City; Clerk, City Ellsworth Place Monday, December 11, 2023 11:52:44 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Council Members. For the safety of the neighborhood, the PC should not be amended. The proposals offered by the developers do not justify a PC, and they make the situation worse than it currently is. The road conditions occurring from the Matadero Creek Overpass and incline/decline of Ellsworth Place, onto a 4-lane road, do not exist anywhere else in Palo Alto. The neighbors have complained about this for over ten years! I personally do not think the PC should be amended, but if it is my recommendations below need to be followed: 1. Implement the UPS-Approved delivery spot plan on Ellsworth. Having trucks park on Sutter will reduce much needed parking for Sutter residents as well as the medical office. 2. Line of sight. absolutely is key for safety - pedestrians, bikers, cars. South side line of sight adjusted to 160 degrees and per city code line of sight at entrance for 160 feet. 3. Middlefield facing fence to be no higher than 1' and add tactile paving to the Middlefield Road sidewalk on both sides of Ellsworth Place 4. Width of Ellsworth at entrance (Easement) should be 26 feet wide for at least 100 feet from Middlefield, not 35 feet. 5. Mobilization should not be on Middlefield, I agree with details in staff report about development of a plan that would not effect the residents. Thank you for considering these points. Annette From: To: James Stephens French, Amy; Planning Commission; Council, City; Burt, Patrick; Kou, Lydia; kou.pacc@gmail.com; Lauing, Ed; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Stone, Greer; Tanaka, Greg; greg@gregtanaka.org; Veenker, Vicki Subject: Date: Re: Regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:07:19 PM Attachments:Palo Alto City Council.docx Some people who received this message don't often get email from jstephensdds@gmail.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. Please find attached my revised letter regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road. Please include my letter in the printed packet for the December 11th City Council Meeting. I teach in San Francisco at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and will be unable to present in person. Thank you, James Stephens James D. Stephens, DDS Midtown Professional Building 2075 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 650.248.6717 Notice of Confidentiality: This communication and any accompanying document(s) may contain health information that may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended for the sole use of the individual named above. If you receive this electronic transmission in error you are advised that any disclosure including copying, distribution, or the taking of any action is strictly prohibited. Moreover any such inadvertent disclosure shall not compromise or waive the HIPAA compliance privilege in the communication or otherwise. If you have received this communication in error, please contact Stephens & Park, DDS 650.321.9693 On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 5:10ꢀPM James Stephens <jstephensdds@gmail.com> wrote: Please find attached my letter regarding the Application for Amending of PC2343 - 702 Ellsworth Place and 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road. Please include my letter in the printed packet for the November 6th City Council Meeting. I will be out of town and unable to present in person. Thank you, James Stephens James D. Stephens, DDS Midtown Professional Building 2875 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 650.248.6717 jstephensdds@gmail.com Notice of Confidentiality: This communication and any accompanying document(s) may contain health information that may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended for the sole use of the individual named above. If you receive this electronic transmission in error you are advised that any disclosure including copying, distribution, or the taking of any action is strictly prohibited. Moreover any such inadvertent disclosure shall not compromise or waive the HIPAA compliance privilege in the communication or otherwise. If you have received this communication in error, please contact Stephens & Park, DDS 650.321.9693 TO: Palo Alto City Council Re: Regarding: LEGISLATIVE - Amending Planned Community 2343 zoning for 2901 - 2905 Middlefield Road 11/30/2023 Dear Amy French, Mayor Kou, Vice Mayor Stone, and members of the City of Palo Alto City Council, I am wri�ng today to comment on the unintended consequences of the development project at Elsworth Place and Middlefield Road. My wife and I own the Medical Dental building on the corner of Middlefield Road and Suter Avenue in Palo Alto. Known as the Midtown Professional Building, it has provided offices for neighborhood Physicians and Den�st since the late 1950’s. Addi�onally, we both prac�ced den�stry in Suite #1 of the building for almost 40 years. My concern is regarding the loss of access to parking for residents on Elsworth Place and the sugges�on that they can simply park on Suter Avenue. It is not quite that simple because Suter is already impacted by vehicles from the residents of high density living, school and church parking and recently camper vans that regularly use the street for more than overnight parking. Over the years we have had Suter Avenue residents forced to park in our lot which is reserved for our pa�ents and employees. Telling the Elsworth Place residents that they can simply go around the corner to park is disingenuous as few spaces are available at any �me of the day let alone a�ernoons and evenings. The issues around parking in the lot for the Midtown Professional Building will be significantly magnified by this near-sighted recommenda�on. The result of displacement of the residents of the Elsworth Place community’s parking will be a significant nega�ve effect on the residents and businesses on Suter Avenue and Middlefield Road. Addi�onal demand will lead to a significant quality of life issues for the many Suter Avenue residents who already have to search for adequate parking. I would strongly encourage the City Council and Planning Department to find a solu�on that allows for adequate parking on the Elsworth Place site and does not increase the demand on the already dense parking on Suter Street that will impact the healthcare offices and the community they serve. Thank you for your considera�on. Respec�ully, James Stephens, DDS Midtown Professional Building 2875 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 650 248-6717 HOW TO BEST SOLVE THE ELLSWORTH PROBLEMS and MAINTAIN SAFETY & CIRCULATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD For the benefit of all who live on or traverse near Ellsworth Place! NEW INCORRECT STATEMENT “Based on a survey conducted when my client purchased his property in 2017…this utility pole and its supportive horizontal bracing did not exist. Apparently, they were located onto his property at some point after he purchased it without his permission.” (Attorney Letter of November 3, 2023, pages 2 - 3) THE CURRENT PLAN HAS MANY PROBLEMS 1. Small truck delivery space is not useable by delivery companies 2. The 24-foot and larger truck delivery space is too far away for Ellsworth Place and removes needed public parking on Sutter 3. Parking space #16 is not useable by the apartments tenants 4. Insufficient line-of-sight to Matadero Creek that would be blocked by 3 - 4’ fencing 5. The first 100-feet of Ellsworth Place becomes significantly narrower which affects road circulation and safety THE DELIVERY SPACE IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH FOR 10 - 11 FOOT WIDE DELIVERY TRUCKS TRUCK ABOVE IS 6.65’ WIDE x 19’ LONG THE NEW PROPOSED DELIVERY SPACE ON SUTTER DOESN’T WORK! 24 Foot Truck (above) ● SUTTER IS TOO FAR AWAY TO SERVICE ELLSWORTH PLACE ● NO NEED TO BAN 24 FOOT “MOVING” TRUCKS ON ELLSWORTH PLACE ● UPS & OTHER DAILY DELIVERY TRUCKS ARE 14 - 18 FEET LONG x 10 FEET WIDE ● REMOVES MUCH NEEDED PUBLIC PARKING ON SUTTER AVE. PARKING SPACE #16 DOES NOT WORK STALL PARKING REQUIREMENT = 18 feet long (the back of the car would be in the road!) 18.54.020 Vehicle Parking Facilities (a) (2) Stalls and aisles shall be designed such that columns, walls, or other obstructions do not interfere with normal vehicle parking maneuvers. All required stall and aisle widths shall be designed to be clear of such obstructions. THE UPS-APPROVED DELIVERY SPACE SOLVES THE PROBLEMS! THE UPS-APPROVED DELIVERY SPOT DEVELOPER'S MAP NOTICE THE RED LINE PLACEMENT ● Does not affect the footprint of the house ● Provides a useable delivery spot for 10 - 11 foot wide trucks ● Provides a useable parking place #16 ● Maintains safe road circulation w/Middlefield ● Does not remove public parking on Sutter26 foot wide road A SIGHT TRIANGLE THAT WORKS FOR THE UNIQUE CONDITIONS ON ELLSWORTH Uses a 28’ x 160’ or 145’ Scalene, Clear-Sight Distance Triangle for Driveway Ramp TEMPORARY FENCE CREATES A VISUAL OBSTRUCTION AT THE BLIND CORNER The line of sight must be kept clear to the Matadero Creek overpass! We look left to the bend in the sidewalk when we exit Ellsworth Place. THIS PHOTO IS MISLEADING ● Only shows one “layer” of fencing ● Uses a solid background THE PROPOSED FENCE WOULD RUN AROUND A CORNER ALONG TWO INCLINES ● Doubles the number of vertical fence bars and columns ● Is higher than 3-feet when looking up the hill ● NOT ALL FRONT YARDS HAVE A FENCE NO FENCE WITHIN THE SIGHT TRIANGLE! Who enforces what is placed inside of the fence? Homeowner or tenant could place inside of the fence large kid’s play equipment, a table and chair set, or shrubbery as shown below. Protect Our Children! The downward slope of the sidewalk causes bicycles to pick up speed faster than walking pace. It is NOT just about tall adults moving at a walking pace! Did you see me? Currently, Exiting Ellsworth Place Requires Being on the Sidewalk We can’t see through the temporary orange netting! We Want to Prevent this! There have been too many close calls! THE EASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR EMERGENCIES The proposed 4-feet of pavers is not wide enough to park a car off of the road! Homes on Ellsworth Place have 7-feet of pavers to provide extra parking for guests, etc. ADD RED PAINT, NO PARKING, LANE LINES & DIRECTIONAL ARROWS TO CURBS & ASPHALT This is consistent with other “driveways” on Middlefield Road and allows for traffic enforcement. 3065 Middlefield Road (left) 3069 Middlefield Road (above) ADD TACTILE PAVING TO SIDEWALK ON BOTH SIDES OF ELLSWORTH PLACE This alerts pedestrians that a road is present, and is commonly used around town. ELLSWORTH PLACE PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED BY APPROVING ● THE UPS-APPROVED DELIVERY SPACE ON ELLSWORTH PLACE ○ Swaps parking space #16 with small “delivery truck space” on side of building ○ 1st utility pole is already being removed per the Ordinance Drafts ○ Does not require additional paving beyond what is proposed ● THE USE OF DRIVEWAY RAMP SIGHT TRIANGLE (18.54.070 figure 6) ○ Uses a sight triangle that fits the unique conditions of Ellsworth Place with the double incline/decline caused by Matadero Creek overpass ● NOTHING OVER 1-FOOT HIGH WITHIN THE LINE-OF-SIGHT TRIANGLE ○ CLEAR LINE-OF-SIGHT to MATADERO CREEK FENCE (at bend in sidewalk) ● SAFETY MARKINGS TO THE ROAD & SIDEWALK ○ RED PAINT, “NO PARKING”, LANE LINES & ARROWS TO CURBS & ASPHALT ○ Keeps the road clear for emergencies and allows for traffic enforcement ○ Is consistent with other “driveways” for “multi-residential complexes” along Middlefield Road ○ Tactile paving to the sidewalk on both sides of Ellsworth Place, which alerts pedestrians to the presence of a road Jonathan Lait |Amy French | Jim Pachikara PC AMENDMENT 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD RD & 702 ELLSWORTH PL •Application to amend an existing Planned Community application (2901 Middlefield) •Request for approval of a new Planned Community application (702 Ellsworth Pl) •702 Ellsworth Pl previously mis-identified as an R1 lot and not associated with 2901 Middlefield Road PC zoning •Two different property owners with related but different interests. Background 2 PTC Review/Recommendation •Supports PCs •Limit fence to 1 foot w/sight triangle •Increase easement from 20 to 26 feet (applicants propose 24 feet) Neighborhood Concerns •Delivery trucks •Visibility at Ellsworth Pl / Middlefield •Requests wider easement (26 feet) PC REZONING Parcel A -1 Parcel A -2 Parcel A -3 Parcel A -4 APN 127-35-152 43 •Remove 702 Ellsworth from PC 2343 (existing parcel A- 4); 702 Ellsworth fronts on Middlefield (55’), rear abuts 706 Ellsworth, interior side lines abut Matadero Canal, and 2901-2905 Middlefield •Reduce PC 2343 boundary to APN 127-35-194 (existing Parcels A-1, A-2, A-3); front yard on Sutter, street-side on Middlefield, interior side abutting 718 Sutter, rear yard abutting 702 Ellsworth Middlefield Road APN 127-35-194 •Council held a public hearing on September 18, 2023 •Continued the hearing to a date uncertain •Council tabled the following motion for consideration: 26-feet wide Ellsworth Pl easement; Additional sight triangle restrictions at 2901 Middlefield Road; Explore package delivery options for residents on Ellsworth Place; Extend the sight triangle at 702 Ellsworth to the southernmost corner of the property; and, Other minor considerations Background 4 Considerations since September 18, 2023 meeting: •PC ordinances include a 26 foot wide easement (owners have not outright accepted this change) •Package delivery options not practical •Sign proposed adjacent to Middlefield Road at Ellsworth Pl entrance prohibiting trucks larger than 24 feet. •Loading zone recommended at Sutter Avenue •Communications pole at 2901 Middlefield Road relocation and strengthening a second pole Background 5Both PC ordinances now reference widening the Ellsworth Place to 26 feet •local business owner expressing concern about parking availability on Sutter Avenue; proposed loading zone location; •2901 Middlefield Road property owner has not agreed to increased easement width; is expected to discuss change to parking layout to avoid moving communication pole; •702 Ellsworth Pl owner submitted letter to Council requesting change to 1 foot fence height restriction; and, •Resident on Ellsworth Pl requests larger loading zone after discussions with UPS driver •Various emails to City Council mailbox Public Comment 6Both PC ordinances now reference widening the Ellsworth Place to 26 feet 1.Reopen the public hearing and receive public testimony 2.Adopt an ordinance amending PC 2343 (Attachment A) for 2901-2905 Middlefield Road to remove 702 Ellsworth; and, 3.Adopt a new PC ordinance (Attachment B) to enable the development of a single- family residence at 702 Ellsworth. RECOMMENDATION 7 AMY FRENCH Chief Planning Official Amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org (650) 329-2336 JONATHAN LAIT Director Jonathan.Lait@CityofPaloAlto.org (650) 329-2679 JIM PACHIKARA Utilities Engineer Jim.Pachikara@CityofPaloAlto.org (650) 566-4532 Motion Restricting us allow only a Max 1 foot tall fence in the 35 feet site Triangle •If we do so, it will create serious security concern for my 4 year old who can jump this fence and go to Middlefield Rd. •Not only this, the part of the lot behind the site triangle area will become useless for us (Shown in Orange Highlighted area) Given the professional opinions we got form the city’s transportation department (and independent Transport consultant Hexagon), we strongly believe there is no need to restrict the fence to max 1 foot height in the site triangle. Consistent with the city’s transport department opinions, we are proposing 2 solutions: Option A: Let us do what the City Transport has suggested and is deemed safe by them (i.e. Allow for a 36 inch high fence with minimum 3 inch gapping (Picture Given Below) within the 35-foot site triangle along the Middlefield frontage, set back 4 feet from the back of sidewalk) + We are offering 2 more options (though, not asked by City Transport department) 1.The City transport Department suggested this fence should be ‘Somewhat Transparent’. We are making them completely transparent (see below picture) 2.We are also willing to increase the offered swath of pavement and easement offered to the neighbors fronting Ellsworth by 1 foot (from 18 inches wide to 30 inches wide) alongside Ellsworth Place beginning at the Middlefield Road curb line and extending approximately 42 feet to the proposed walkway to the single-family residence Option B: Let us do what the City Transport has suggested and is deemed safe by them (i.e. Allow for a 36 inch high wrought iron fence with minimum 3 inch gapping (Picture Given Below) within the 35-foot site triangle along the Middlefield frontage, set back 4 feet from the back of sidewalk) + We are offering 2 more options (though, not asked by City Transport department) •We do a Notch where Ellsworth meets Middlefield •The City transport Department suggested this fence should be ‘Somewhat Transparent’. We are making them completely transparent (see below picture) Final Summary •This is a private lot. No one has any rights to use this for Parking/Trespassing •The assessment of safety is best done by professionals (which is city transport department and independent transport consultant) •While buying the lot, the city told me multiple times that a single family home can be built on this lot PC 2343 Modifications PRESENTATION 11.06.2023 VICINITY MAP OL I V E A V E . 2901-2905 Middlefield 702 Ellsworth A2.1 01 02 HAYES GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. 2657 SPRING STREET REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 P: 650.365.0600 F: 650.365.0670 www.thehayesgroup.com DRAWING CONTENT DRAWING NUMBER All drawings and written materials contained herein constitute the original & unpublished work of the Architect and the same may not be duplicated, used or disclosed without the written consent of the Architect. © Hayes Group Architects, Inc. DRAWN BY: SCALE: JOB NUMBER: STAMP ISSUANCE: PROJECT ADDRESS: DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS NOTED 2202.00 LB D ate: 9/18/23 File N am e: E llsw orth H ouse_B IM _A R C H NO. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 702 ELLSWORTH PLACE PALO ALTO CA 94306 PLANNING SUBMITTAL 02.01.2023 6'-0" SB RETURN P P (E) FIRE HYDRANT B.O. SIDEWALK N49°20'00"E 86.08' N52°00'00"W 229.20'(T) N52°00'00"W 130.67' S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 50.00'78.28'44.50' S38°00'00"W 109.87' S38°00'00"W 109.87' 80.67'50.00' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 12'-0" + /- 42'-0" 37'-9" 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" SB LOT A 127-35-194 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD AVE. LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH F R O N T YA R D R E A R Y A R D 13 14 15 E LLS W O R T H P LA C E M A TA D E R O C A N A L B LD G . BLDG.BLDG. (E) TRASH AREA 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE 16 TANDEM (N) PARKING SPACE TYP. (E) AC PAVING B.O. SIDEWALK (E) ELECTRIC BOXES RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES (E) COMM EXISTING LANDSCAPING 3' TALL FENCE WITH 3" HORIZONTAL GAP BETWEEN BOARDS W/IN SITE TRIANGLE AND ALL MIDDLEFIELD FRONTAGE AND RETURN. 4' ALONG CREEK FRONTAGE. FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30"18" 37'-0" FOR REFERENCE ONLYSUBJECT PARCEL 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 12" 26'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 5'-6" 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 12" S U T T E R A V E N U E MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES (E) 8 COVERED PARKING SPACES 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE TO BE RELOCATED OR REMOVED BY CPA UTILITIES. GAS METERS TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR (N) BOLLARDS AS NEEDED (E) APARTMENTS (E) APARTMENTS (E ) A PA R T M E N T S EXISTING PC 2343 AMENDMENT LOT-A 127-35-194 2901 + 2905 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD (E) (E) (E) SITE AREA BUILDING AREA (APPROX. EXISTING) FAR (APPROX.) 19,893 7,775 .39 SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0" PROPOSED PLAN 2 REQUIRED PARKING 4-2BR UNITS 4-1BR UNITS 4-STUDIO UNITS 8 4 4 TOTAL REQUIRED TOTAL PROVIDED 16 16 1PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT CALCULATION (E) (E) (E) UNITS (NO CHANGE) PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (NO CHANGE) BIKE PARKING (NO CHANGE) (4) 2 BEDROOM (4) 1 BEDROOM (4) STUDIO 12 UNITS TOTAL 2861 INSIDE UNITS CITY COUNCIL 09.18.2023 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD RD. PALO ALTO, CA 94306 N 2901 DEVELOPMENT PLAN A2.1 01 02 HAYES GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. 2657 SPRING STREET REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 P: 650.365.0600 F: 650.365.0670 www.thehayesgroup.com DRAWING CONTENT DRAWING NUMBER All drawings and written materials contained herein constitute the original & unpublished work of the Architect and the same may not be duplicated, used or disclosed without the written consent of the Architect. © Hayes Group Architects, Inc. DRAWN BY: SCALE: JOB NUMBER: STAMP ISSUANCE: PROJECT ADDRESS: DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS NOTED 2202.00 LB D ate: 9/18/23 File N am e: E llsw orth H ouse_B IM _A R C H NO. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 702 ELLSWORTH PLACE PALO ALTO CA 94306 PLANNING SUBMITTAL 02.01.2023 6'-0" SB RETURN P P (E) FIRE HYDRANT B.O. SIDEWALK N49°20'00"E 86.08' N52°00'00"W 229.20'(T) N52°00'00"W 130.67' S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 50.00'78.28'44.50' S38°00'00"W 109.87' S38°00'00"W 109.87' 80.67'50.00' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 12'-0" + /- 42'-0" 37'-9" 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" SB LOT A 127-35-194 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD AVE. LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH F R O N T YA R D R E A R Y A R D 13 14 15 E LLS W O R T H P LA C E M A TA D E R O C A N A L B LD G . BLDG.BLDG. (E) TRASH AREA 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE 16 TANDEM (N) PARKING SPACE TYP. (E) AC PAVING B.O. SIDEWALK (E) ELECTRIC BOXES RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES (E) COMM EXISTING LANDSCAPING 3' TALL FENCE WITH 3" HORIZONTAL GAP BETWEEN BOARDS W/IN SITE TRIANGLE AND ALL MIDDLEFIELD FRONTAGE AND RETURN. 4' ALONG CREEK FRONTAGE. FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30"18" 37'-0" FOR REFERENCE ONLYSUBJECT PARCEL 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 12" 26'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 5'-6" 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 12" S U T T E R A V E N U E MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES (E) 8 COVERED PARKING SPACES 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE TO BE RELOCATED OR REMOVED BY CPA UTILITIES. GAS METERS TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR (N) BOLLARDS AS NEEDED (E) APARTMENTS (E) APARTMENTS (E ) A PA R T M E N T S EXISTING PC 2343 AMENDMENT LOT-A 127-35-194 2901 + 2905 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD (E) (E) (E) SITE AREA BUILDING AREA (APPROX. EXISTING) FAR (APPROX.) 19,893 7,775 .39 SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0" PROPOSED PLAN 2 REQUIRED PARKING 4-2BR UNITS 4-1BR UNITS 4-STUDIO UNITS 8 4 4 TOTAL REQUIRED TOTAL PROVIDED 16 16 1PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT CALCULATION (E) (E) (E) UNITS (NO CHANGE) PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (NO CHANGE) BIKE PARKING (NO CHANGE) (4) 2 BEDROOM (4) 1 BEDROOM (4) STUDIO 12 UNITS TOTAL 2861 INSIDE UNITS CITY COUNCIL 09.18.2023 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD RD. PALO ALTO, CA 94306 N 2901 DEVELOPMENT PLAN P P S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 44.50' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 42'-0" 4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" SB 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 5'-6" 37'-9" LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH R E A R Y A R D (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES E LLS W O R T H P LA C E BLDG. 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE 16 (E) AC PAVING EXISTING LANDSCAPING RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES B.O. SIDEWALK (E) FIRE HYDRANT B.O. SIDEWALK 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30" 37'-0" 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 12" 26'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 6'-0" SB 14'-2" 8'-6"3'-0" 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE 3' TALL FENCE WITH 3" HORIZONTAL GAP BETWEEN BOARDS W/IN SITE TRIANGLE AND ALL MIDDLEFIELD FRONTAGE AND RETURN. 4' ALONG CREEK FRONTAGE. 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE TO BE RELOCATED OR REMOVED BY CPA UTILITIES. GAS METERS CL TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR RETURN (N) BOLLARDS AS NEEDED FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE 702 ELLSWORTH ALTERNATE A SHOWING 24' & 26' EASEMENTN ALTERNATE A PHOTOS View approaching stop sign: Man walking. View approaching stop sign: Woman on bike. P P S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 44.50' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 42'-0" 10'-0" SB 37'-9" 18" LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH R E A R Y A R D (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES E LLS W O R T H P LA C E BLDG. 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE 16 (E) AC PAVING EXISTING LANDSCAPING RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES B.O. SIDEWALK (E) FIRE HYDRANT 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30" 37'-0" 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 4'-0" 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 6'-0" SB 14'-2" 8'-6"3'-0" 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 10'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0" RETURN MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE 3' TALL WROUGHT IRON FENCE 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE TO BE RELOCATED OR REMOVED BY CPA UTILITIES. GAS METERS CL TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR (N) BOLLARDS AS NEEDED B.O. SIDEWALK FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE 702 ELLSWORTH ALTERNATE B SHOWING 24' EASEMENTN Photo showing angled 36” tall fence up close Photo showing angled 36” tall fence from across drive ALTERNATE B PHOTOS A2.1 01 02 HAYES GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. 2657 SPRING STREET REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 P: 650.365.0600 F: 650.365.0670 www.thehayesgroup.com DRAWING CONTENT DRAWING NUMBER All drawings and written materials contained herein constitute the original & unpublished work of the Architect and the same may not be duplicated, used or disclosed without the written consent of the Architect. © Hayes Group Architects, Inc. DRAWN BY: SCALE: JOB NUMBER: STAMP ISSUANCE: PROJECT ADDRESS: DEVELOPMENT PLAN AS NOTED 2202.00 LB D ate: 9/18/23 File N am e: E llsw orth H ouse_B IM _A R C H NO. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 702 ELLSWORTH PLACE PALO ALTO CA 94306 PLANNING SUBMITTAL 02.01.2023 6'-0" SB RETURN P P (E) FIRE HYDRANT B.O. SIDEWALK N49°20'00"E 86.08' N52°00'00"W 229.20'(T) N52°00'00"W 130.67' S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 50.00'78.28'44.50' S38°00'00"W 109.87' S38°00'00"W 109.87' 80.67'50.00' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 12'-0" + /- 42'-0" 37'-9" 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" SB LOT A 127-35-194 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD AVE. LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH F R O N T YA R D R E A R Y A R D 13 14 15 E LLS W O R T H P LA C E M A TA D E R O C A N A L B LD G . BLDG.BLDG. (E) TRASH AREA 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE 16 TANDEM (N) PARKING SPACE TYP. (E) AC PAVING B.O. SIDEWALK (E) ELECTRIC BOXES RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES (E) COMM EXISTING LANDSCAPING 3' TALL FENCE WITH 3" HORIZONTAL GAP BETWEEN BOARDS W/IN SITE TRIANGLE AND ALL MIDDLEFIELD FRONTAGE AND RETURN. 4' ALONG CREEK FRONTAGE. FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30"18" 37'-0" FOR REFERENCE ONLYSUBJECT PARCEL 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 12" 26'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 5'-6" 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 12" S U T T E R A V E N U E MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES (E) 8 COVERED PARKING SPACES 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE TO BE RELOCATED OR REMOVED BY CPA UTILITIES. GAS METERS TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR (N) BOLLARDS AS NEEDED (E) APARTMENTS (E) APARTMENTS (E ) A PA R T M E N T S EXISTING PC 2343 AMENDMENT LOT-A 127-35-194 2901 + 2905 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD (E) (E) (E) SITE AREA BUILDING AREA (APPROX. EXISTING) FAR (APPROX.) 19,893 7,775 .39 SCALE 3/32" = 1'-0" PROPOSED PLAN 2 REQUIRED PARKING 4-2BR UNITS 4-1BR UNITS 4-STUDIO UNITS 8 4 4 TOTAL REQUIRED TOTAL PROVIDED 16 16 1PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT CALCULATION (E) (E) (E) UNITS (NO CHANGE) PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (NO CHANGE) BIKE PARKING (NO CHANGE) (4) 2 BEDROOM (4) 1 BEDROOM (4) STUDIO 12 UNITS TOTAL 2861 INSIDE UNITS CITY COUNCIL 09.18.2023 2901-2905 MIDDLEFIELD RD. PALO ALTO, CA 94306 N 2901 DEVELOPMENT PLAN PHOTO OF POLE BRACE 16 P P S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 44.50' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 42'-0" 4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" SB 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 5'-6" 37'-9" 8'-6"LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH R E A R Y A R D (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES E LLS W O R T H P LA C E BLDG. 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE (E) AC PAVING EXISTING LANDSCAPING RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES B.O. SIDEWALK (E) FIRE HYDRANT B.O. SIDEWALK 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30" 37'-0" 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 12" 26'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 6'-0" SB 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 17'-6" MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE 3' TALL FENCE WITH 3" HORIZONTAL GAP BETWEEN BOARDS W/IN SITE TRIANGLE AND ALL MIDDLEFIELD FRONTAGE AND RETURN. 4' ALONG CREEK FRONTAGE. 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD (E) GROUND BRACE AND POLE. GAS METERS CL TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR RETURN 16 FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE REVISED 2901 MIDDLE FIELD PARKING SPACE #16N PHOTOS LOOKING EACH WAY ELLSWORTH At the August 9th PTC hearing, Commissioner Hechtman pointed out that the project’s impact on Ellsworth Place is in fact beneficial as it will improve the existing vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian safety of the intersection of Middlefield and Ellsworth Place and on Ellsworth Place by: •Creating a 35-foot sight triangle at Ellsworth/Middlefield. • •Widening the curb cut approach at Ellsworth/Middlefield by 4 feet to a total of 28 feet at the street flare. •Widening the width of Ellsworth Place to 24 ft •Offering an ingress and egress easement over the additional paved width to the other properties on Ellsworth Place. •Providing a temporary delivery and loading space onsite at 2901-05 Middlefield Road which is not otherwise required by Code; and •Reducing vehicle trips on Ellsworth by reducing the number of parking spaces using Ellsworth Place and accommodating all current required parking for the 12-unit apartment complex onsite and moving the trash pickup to the Sutter entrance. HAYES GROUP ARCH I TECTS THANK YOU 8'-6" 16 P P S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 44.50' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 42'-0" 10'-0" SB 37'-9" 18" 17'-6" LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH R E A R Y A R D (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES E LLS W O R T H P LA C E BLDG. 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE (E) AC PAVING EXISTING LANDSCAPING RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES B.O. SIDEWALK (E) FIRE HYDRANT 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30" 37'-0" 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 4'-0" 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 6'-0" SB 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE 10'-0" 6'-0" 4'-0" RETURN MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE 3' TALL WROUGHT IRON FENCE 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD CL TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR B.O. SIDEWALK (E) GROUND BRACE AND POLE. GAS METERS FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE 702 ELLSWORTH ALTERNATE B SHOWING 24' EASEMENTN 8'-6" P P S38°00'00"W 100.00' S47°12'00"W 101.30' S52°00'00"E 117.11'(T) 44.50' 100.00' 44.50' 56.42' 72.61' 42'-0" 4'-0" 4'-0" 10'-0" SB 16'-0" 24'-0" S S B 5'-6" 37'-9" 17'-6" LOT B 127-35-152 702 ELLSWORTH R E A R Y A R D (E) 4 COVERED PARKING SPACES E LLS W O R T H P LA C E BLDG. 10' X 30' SU-30 DELIVERY SPACE (E) AC PAVING EXISTING LANDSCAPING RELOCATE CABLE BOX FOR UTILITY PURPOSES B.O. SIDEWALK (E) FIRE HYDRANT B.O. SIDEWALK 16 20'-0" (E) EASEMENT 30" 37'-0" 24'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 12" 26'-0" EASEMENT OPTION 6'-0" SB 4'-0" PAVERS ZONE MIDDLE FIELD AVENUE 3' TALL FENCE WITH 3" HORIZONTAL GAP BETWEEN BOARDS W/IN SITE TRIANGLE AND ALL MIDDLEFIELD FRONTAGE AND RETURN. 4' ALONG CREEK FRONTAGE. 35' SITE TRIANGLE TYP. (N) DRIVEWAY APRON PER CITY STANDARD CL TO FIRST WIRE ANCHOR RETURN (E) GROUND BRACE AND POLE. GAS METERS FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY HOME FUTURE DETACHED GARAGE 702 ELLSWORTH ALTERNATE A SHOWING 24' & 26' EASEMENTN