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240-254 Callan Avenue; PLN2007-00050 6 November 19, 2007 24. Exhibit Q — Landscape Plan and Fence Detail (Sheet L1) 25. Exhibit R - Perspective Photo -Simulation from Callan Avenue 26. Exhibit S — Exterior Materials Board (Not attached; will be shown at the City Council Meeting) 27. Exhibit T — Paving Materials Board (Not attached; will be shown at the City Council Meeting) CONCLUSION The proposal provides in -fill housing on an underutilized site. The development plans would be compatible with the surrounding area. The proposed architecture would enhance the appearance of the Callan Avenue neighborhood. The rezone would be a reduction in the zoning of the property to a less intensive use — from a maximum density of eight residential units on the property to five units. Although the General Plan calls for high-density development, the proposed project is a good transition product between the existing lower -density development to the east and north and the higher -density development to the west of the property. The proposal meets various General Plan Policies by providing a residential project which would be situated very near the East 14th Street and Davis Street transit corridors. The development, due to its close proximity, would also be well served by the San Leandro Downtown area and the Downtown Plaza Shopping Center. The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve the following: 1. Find that the Rezone and Planned Development is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15303 (b) and 15332. 2. An Ordinance to rezone the property from RM -1800 Residential Multi -Family District to RM -2500 (PD) Residential Multi -Family, Planned Development Overlay District. 3. The Planned Development to construct three detached single-family homes and retain the existing duplex subject to the recommended findings and revised recommended conditions of approval, by motion.