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AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 060922
HIGHWAY REALIGNMENT RPPL2016004512
FINDINGS Page 2

9. The subject property consists of undeveloped lots. Surrounding uses include single-
family residences to the north, south, east and west.

10. The project is consistent with the R-1 zoning classification and project design
complies with the area requirements of the zone. Residential development is
permitted in the R-1 zone pursuant to Section 22.20.070 of the Los Angeles County
Code (County Code). The proposed density of 1,220 dwelling units is consistent
with the maximum density and permitted by the R-1 zoning.

11. The property is depicted in the Urban Residential (H2) land use category of the 1990
Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan (Community Plan). Residential development is
permitted within the H2 land use category.

12. Conditional use permit No. 04-075 authorizes the proposed dwelling units that
results in 0.56 dwelling unit per acre, exceeding the low density threshold of 402
dwelling units established for the project to implement and ensure compliance with
the performance review procedure for hillside development.

13. Conditional Use Permit No. 200900121 authorized the development of an on-site
temporary materials processing facility during project construction, an off-site
grading and solid fill project for Skyline Ranch Road.

14. The amendment to the vesting tentative tract map dated November 16, 2016,
depicts 937 total lots, including 876 single-family residence lots, four multi-family
residence lots developed with 344 detached single-family residence condominium
units, one public school lot, eight public park and private recreation lots, 20 open
space lots, 13 basin lots, one water tank lot, two booster pump station lots, and 12
private driveway lots on 2,173.25 acres.

15. Staff received public comments from the public prior to the public hearing regarding
increased visibility of the road in its new location from the southwest and open
space.

16. During the December 20, 2016 hearing, the Hearing Officer heard a presentation
from staff and testimony from the applicant.

17. Staff and the applicant were available for questioning. The amendment requests
were confirmed and it was noted that the area previously proposed as single-family
residence lots was now proposed as additional open space for the project.

18. The Hearing Officer moved to act on the applicant's request after confirming there
were no other speakers.