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1537 Hays Street; PLN2005.00141 4 September 5, 2006 The following General Plan policies are relevant to this residential project: Policy 2.04: Preservation of Low-Density Character Preserve the low-density character of San Leandro's predominantly singlefamily neighborhoods. Concentrate new multifamily development in areas near the BART Stations and along major transit corridors such as East 14th Street. Ensure that such development enhances rather than detracts from the character of surrounding neighborhoods. The second sentence of this policy is applicable to the subject property and surrounding area. The proposed project has a multi-family density and is near the San Leandro BART station, the San Leandro Boulevard, Washington Avenue, East 14th Street, and Davis Street transit corridors. The site is also in the immediate vicinity of the San Leandro Downtown area (i.e., Downtown Plaza Shopping Center). Policy 2.05: Alterations, Additions and Intill Ensure that alterations, additions and inflll development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. The proposal respects the mixed residential character of the area by providing a medium density transitional project. Policy 2.08: Privacy and Views Encourage residential alterations, additions, and new homes to be designed in a manner that respects the privacy of nearby homes and preserves access to sunlight and views. Wherever feasible, new or altered structures should avoid the disruption of panoramic or scenic views. Although the proposal partially obstructs the view from the northerly side of the Garden Terrace Condominium, the proposed plans take into account adequate setbacks and separation. The applicant has agreed to provide additional setback to the southerly side property line from 10 feet to 12.5 feet. The total separiltion will be 25 feet. The 28-foot tall top-plate of the third-floor walls and the 34 foot peak to the proposed roofs are less than the maximum height permitted of 45 feet in the RM2500 District and 50 feet in the RM1800 District. The proposed residences are below the maximum envelope that would be permitted by the zoning. In addition the detached design of the units would also allow for access to light and partial views since it would not be as obtrusive as one monolithic and expansive building running parallel to the Garden Terrace building. Moreover, obscured glass would be used for the south facing bedroom windows facing the Garden Terrace building to maintain privacy. Policy 3.01: Mix of Unit Types Encourage a mix of residential development types in the City, including singlefamily homes on a variety of lot sizes, as well as townhomes, row houses, live-work units, planned unit developments and multifamily housing.