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City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
July 21, 2025

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July 21, 2025
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City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
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General Plan Amendment #25-0001;
Zone Change #25-0002; and
Environmental Review #25-0006
Stonefield Home, Inc. - Applicant
ATTACHMENT 11
2 City Context
Project Site
3 Project Location

• Background:
• In 2004, the City approved the “Crossing at River Oaks” subdivision for 277 single-family homes.
• The site was never properly rezoned from commercial to residential.
• Despite this, permits were issued and homes were approved. • Current Issue:
• The site lacks proper zoning and General Plan designation. • Lots/Homes are currently considered legal non-conforming, which may:
• Limit homeowners’ ability to expand.
• Complicate financing and refinancing.
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• Requested Action:
• Consider a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.
•P u r p o s e :
• Align zoning with the original 2004 approval.
• Ensure homes are fully conforming and entitled
• Prevent
issues with financing/refinancing and future home
expansions.
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Existing General Plan

7 Existing Zoning
C-N
R-1-5
R-3-2
R-1-6
8 Applicant Request
• General Plan Amendment
• Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Low
Density (LD) Residential
• Zone Change
• Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) to Low
Density Residential (R-1-5)
Recommendation to City Council
Approve/Disapprove/Modify
•Environmental Review #25-0006
(Categorical Exemption);
•General Plan Amendment #25-0001
•Zone Change #25-0002
•Legislative Action Agreement
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