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The subject property was previously developed with four small buildings, including the Jokers bar and three small residential structures related to a 22-unit mobile home park that had been in operation since the 1950s. The State of California revoked the permit for the mobile home park in 2003 for numerous and on-going violations of State codes. In 2005, the current property owners purchased the property and proceeded to close the mobile home park, including providing relocation assistance to the existing tenants. The property owner also closed the bar and has cleaned up the site over the last year, permitting the San Leandro Police Department and the Alameda County Fire Department to utilize the abandoned buildings for training purposes. Demolition of the buildings is slated to occur in the next few weeks. A Board of Zoning Adjustments work session was held in November 2006, with the Board approval of the project on January 18, 2007. The staff report, exhibits and minutes from the January 2007 meeting are attached to this report, for informational purposes, only. At the time, the applicant indicated that he would be processing the Vesting Tentative Map separately, which the current application covers. PROPOSAL The Vesting Tentative Map for the subject property is proposed as a single-lot subdivision, or condominium map, where the existing parcel will be maintained as a single lot and condominium parcels are created for the 24 units and the remaining common space. The common areas (driveways, courtyards and landscaped areas) would be jointly owned by all of the homeowners. A homeowners association would be formed with Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions guiding the maintenance of the common areas. Setbacks for the townhomes complex are as approved with the Site Plan Review. Each of the homes has an attached two-car tandem garage in the partially submerged parking structure. Ten guest parking spaces are also provided in surface parking spaces in the rear of the lot. Due to the minimal roadway width, no parking will be allowed on either side of the access road, and no sidewalks are provided. Ingress to and egress from the site is provided by a two-way, 24-foot wide driveway. The driveway continues around to the north side of the lot, narrowing to 20 feet in width, and becomes a one-way, gated egress point for emergency vehicles and garbage collection trucks, only. Homeowners and visitors will be limited to entering and exiting the project from the southernmost driveway only. The access gate will be locked, with keys provided to the fire department and the garbage company, per agreements with both Alameda County Industries and the Alameda County Fire Department. STAFF ANALYSIS The tract map has been reviewed by the City Engineer pursuant to Section 7-1-315 of the San Leandro Municipal Code. The City Engineer finds that the Map will be in compliance with Title VII, Chapter 1 ofthe Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act. Planning Commission Staff Report PLN2007-00036; TM for 15101 Washington Avenue July 26, 2007 Page 2 of3