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The proposal is consistent with City goals, objectives and policies related to housing and land uses outlined in the General Plan. The project increases the housing supply in a manner that will be compatible with the existing area. The development will result in an improvement in appearance to the property, which is currently underutilized. In addition to aesthetic quality, the new row homes will be designed, constructed and equipped to provide an adequate level of safety and security for the residents. Furthermore, the site will be adequately served with public services, including utilities. Vesting Tentative Map Two versions of a vesting tentative map (Tract 7875) are included with this proposal. The map shows the proposed property line boundaries, the common area, and infrastructure serving the proposed development. The map conforms to the proposed Planned Development previously described. The Planning Commission is being asked to review and forward a recommendation of either the "proposed" or the "alternate" tentative map. Staff believes that the two versions of the map are substantially similar and that, with the recommended conditions of approval to address issues regarding the location of the open space, either proposal could proceed to City Council for a final map approval. A standard recommended condition of approval would require the developer to draft, for the City's and City Attorney's review, Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) prior to approval of the Final Map. The CC&Rs will contain language specifying the future property owners' responsibilities as a homeowner's association in maintaining the paved driveway and guest parking areas, maintenance of common areas and limiting certain uses such as BBQs therein, required use of garages for resident parking, and the landscaping in the front and side of the homes on MacArthur Boulevard and Herma Court. In addition, the CC&Rs should include the property owners' individual responsibilities in maintaining their respective patios free of clutter and prohibit outdoor storage. School District The Tentative Map for the project, with a description of the project basic details, has been sent to the San Leandro Unified School District for their review and comment on two occasions: August 2006 and March 2007. Staff also made follow up email and phone contact to solicit an official comment on this project. As of the writing of this report, staff has not received a statement whether this project will have a significant impact on the school facilities that would serve this development. Staff notes that the standard conditions of approval for payment of school impact fees is included. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS This project to construct 23 single-family townhomes on an approximate one-acre site is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline Planning Commission Staff Report PLN2006-00 1 04 April 12, 2007 Page 14 of 16