Planning commission approves tentative parcel map for 208–214 Cottonwood Street

The Woodland Planning Commission voted Nov. 6 to adopt Resolution PC25-10, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 5268 to divide 208–214 Cottonwood Street into three parcels.

Assistant planner Hadley Ward told the commission the 0.43-acre site in the residential-low zone would be split so Parcel 1 would be 0.142 acres and Parcels 2 and 3 would each be 0.144 acres, meeting minimum lot-size and lot-width standards. "Staff have found that the proposed tentative parcel map is substantially consistent with the development standards and the zoning ordinance," Ward said, and noted the project is designated low-density residential in the 2035 General Plan.

Ward also reported that staff completed environmental clearance and found the project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class 15 minor land division. The proposed map includes dedication of a portion of the site for Cottonwood Street right-of-way and conditions requiring evaluation for sensitive species if disturbance occurs during nesting season.

During questioning, commissioners asked whether Parcel 2 could accommodate higher-density uses; Ward said higher-density uses are allowed by right under the zone but, given parcel size and standards, the lot would most likely be developed as a single-family lot with potential accessory dwelling units as part of a future proposal. Staff also explained addressing and numbering decisions are coordinated with emergency-response agencies and confirmed required setbacks would be maintained.

Commissioner Smith moved to read and adopt Resolution PC25-10; a second was given and the commission voted in favor. The chair announced the motion passed.

The action is final for the commission; any future development on the newly created parcels would be subject to applicable building permits, site-review requirements, and any other regulatory reviews.