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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS FOR VESTING TENTATIVE MAP TRACT 7810 1537 HAYS STREET ALAMEDA COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 75-12-7 D. LANGON, LANGON HOMES (APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER) Findings The City Council of the City of San Leandro finds that the proposed map, together with the provisions for its design and improvements, are as follows: A. The proposed map will be consistent with the General Plan in that it provides for medium- density residential as a conditionally permitted use in an area designated for high-density residential development. The proposed medium-density would be compatible with the existing high-density residential development adjacent to the south of the site and the low- density residential development in the immediate adjacent area. B. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan in that it includes an orderly division of parcels which are adequately served by streets and with drainage for residential development. In addition the project fulfills a mix of residential development types in the City, including single-family homes on a variety of lot sizes, as well as townhomes, row houses, live-work units, planned unit developments and multi-family housing. C. The site is physically suitable for residential development in that it is relatively flat, and there are no known problems regarding, cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Soil stability will be reviewed thoroughly prior to issuance of building permits. Some of the new plant material proposed will be native variety or drought tolerant type plants. D. The proposed density of development of one dwelling unit per 2,500 square feet (17 units/acre) will be conditionally compatible with high density designation and nearby existing high- and low-residential density development. E. The design of the subdivision or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. This project to construct six residential units is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Sections 15303 (b) and 15332. Furthermore, the rezoning is exempt from CEQA, per CEQA Guideline, Section 15061 (b) (3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the rezoning in question may have a significant effect on the environment. F. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. A small-lot single-family residential subdivision will not involve significant amounts of hazardous materials or products.