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240-254 Callan Avenue; PLN2007-00050 3 November 19, 2007 City Council Committee Review and Action Not applicable Applicable General Plan Policy The General Plan Land Use Map designates the subject property for Residential High Density use. The current Zoning Map is consistent with the General Plan and designates the property as a RM -1800 Multi -Family District. The proposed modification of the zoning designation to the lower density RM -2500 District is conditionally compatible with the Residential High Density General Plan designation (General Plan Table 3-2). As proposed with five units, the overall site density would equate to approximately 15 units per acre (five units on 14,500 square feet, or one unit per 2,900 square feet). The existing RM -1800 zoning could permit a density of up to 24 units per acre, or eight units on the subject property. Although the project does not require a rezoning of the base district from RM -1800 to RM -2500, it has been the City's practice to rezone the base district so it reflects the proposed density. The following General Plan policies are relevant to this residential project: Policy 2.05: Alterations, Additions and Infill Ensure that alterations, additions and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. Policy 3.01: Mix of Unit Types Encourage 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. Policy 3.04: Promotion of Infill Encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential areas. Policy 53.03-C — In Lieu Fees for Affordable Housing Implement City policy on the payment of in -lieu fees as an alternative to meeting the City inclusionary housing requirements on-site. While the City encourages inclusionary units to be provided on-site, this may not be feasible in all instances (for instance, when the project contains fewer than six units). Formal criteria for allowing in -lieu fees are established and a consistent formula for determining the fees has been adopted. The project architecture for the new homes is well conceived. They are well appointed with the use of a variety of exterior materials and visual details. All four sides of the homes, the Callan Avenue front facing elevation, and the interior elevations facing the driveway are articulated with a variety of architectural treatments. These design features would contribute in enhancing the Callan Avenue streetscape and the appearance within the interior of the project.