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Committee approves Sweet Briar Townhomes parcel map with condition to preserve shared access
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Summary
The committee approved a parcel map for the Sweet Briar Townhomes at 724 and 730 G Street, adding a condition requiring the developer27s CC&Rs to guarantee reciprocal access to shared amenities and allow staff review of CC&Rs prior to map recording. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes by voice vote.
The committee voted to approve a parcel map that will subdivide two existing parcels at 724 and 730 G Street into four lots for the Sweet Briar Townhomes, adding a condition that the developer27s covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) must allow reciprocal access to shared facilities and be provided for staff review before the map is recorded.
Staff member introduced the project as one that already had design-review approval but needed a parcel map "to create a lot" so the developer could record the subdivision and proceed with the townhome construction. The staff presentation identified the project site as 724 and 730 G Street in downtown Davis and explained the map27s purpose was to convert two existing parcels into four lots for the planned buildings.
Chair questioned the applicant about shared amenities and utility arrangements, noting the project shows 44 bike-parking stalls on Parcel 1. The applicant replied, "Yes," indicating those stalls are intended to be used by residents of the other buildings. The Chair also asked about a recreation room shown on Parcel 4; the applicant said the team is "debating right now if we change that use" and may convert the space to storage for maintenance needs. On garbage, the applicant said the project originally planned dispersed trash pickup but now includes "a garbage enclosure on that parcel 4" with "a 3 yard, dumpster" plus green-waste and recycling.
Citing the fact that the proposed lots would be separate legal parcels, the Chair proposed adding a condition of approval to require CC&Rs (or equivalent) that "allows for reciprocal access and use between the 4 parcels" so common facilities remain accessible if one parcel is sold separately. The Chair further suggested the city review a draft of those CC&Rs "prior to recreation in the map" to ensure provisions for reciprocal access, bike parking use, storage-room access, and the trash enclosure. Applicant representatives and staff acknowledged they are preparing CC&Rs and expected to share a draft for review.
A committee member asked whether there would be a homeowners association; the applicant said there is no HOA now but the draft CC&Rs designate Parcel 4 as manager responsible for upkeep of bike racks and the trash enclosure. After discussion, a committee member moved "to approve the additional condition of approval" requiring CC&Rs that provide reciprocal access; the Chair seconded, asked "All in favor, say aye," and recorded affirmative votes.
Procedural items were brief: the committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting (held nearly a year earlier) by voice vote. With no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting.
Next steps: staff indicated the parcel map will be recorded once the CC&Rs and the recording requirements have been resolved per the committee's condition.
