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does not unreasonably block or diminish neighbors' views of distant and scenic features, such as the SaD Francisco Bay and surrounding opeD spaces aDd skylines, to any greater degree than would a proposal for construction that conformed to the height limits of the RS-VP sub~district. Due to the steep slope of the lot, the views currently enjoyed by neighbors would be retained. The adjacent neighbors to the north on Vistagrand Drive should not be affected by the new structure, as their primary view sheds not obstructed due to the steep down sloping ofthe subject site from their homes. For the two homes on Darius Way located to the west and south, the view orientation is not impacted as the homes are well to the east. General Plan Conformance The subject site is designated Low Density Residential in the City of San Leandro General Plan. This designation allows for residential density up to 6 units per gross acre. This proposal is for two units on 1.49 acres, which falls within the Low Density Residential parameters. The following policies of the General Plan are applicable to the proposed project: Policy 3.04 Encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential areas. Policy 3.09 Encourage the provision of a significant amount of executive housing as part of an effort to maintain and diversity the City's economic base. Policy 27.03 Encourage the use of native vegetation and drought tolerant non-native vegetation in landscaping plans. Policy 27.04 Maintain local planning and building standards that encourage the efficient use of water through such measures as low-flow plumbing flXtures and water-saving appliances. Require water conservation measures as a condition of approval for major developments. Policy 29.01 Require soils and/or geologic reports for development in areas where potentially serious geologic risks exist. Policy 29.03 Ensure that development within landslide-prone or geologically hazardous areas, where feasible, does not contribute to higher hazard levels on adjacent or nearby properties. Require drainage and erosion control provisions in such areas to avoid slope failure and to mitigate potential hazards to other properties. The project complies with the above policies and its General Plan designation, with recommended Conditions of Approval for compliance to Building Code standards for low-flow plumbing and review of landscape plans for native, drought toleratnt species. This proposal for an estate-style project on this large lot in Bay-O- Vista also meets the General Plan policies for provision of executive housing in appropriate locations. Findings of Fact PLN2004-00063 July 20, 2006 Page 3 of4