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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2008- RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS FOR VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT NO. 7767 235 HAAS AVENUE (WOODSIDE APARTMENT COMPLEX) ALAMEDA COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 76-437-7-1 K. OESTERREICH, DAVIDON INVESTORS (APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER) >h~ndings The City Council of the City of San Leandro finds that the proposed map, together with the provisions for its design and improvements, are as follows: A. The proposed Map will be consistent with the General Plan in that it provides for high- density residential as a compatible use in the area designated for high-density residential development. The existing residential development would be compatible with the existing high-density residential development adjacent and surrounding the property. The proposed plan carries out General Plan Policies 3.01, 53.03 and 56.08 which are to 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, planned unit developments and multi-family housing, to require the inclusion of affordable housing, and to allow apartments to be converted to condominiums where tenant relocation plans are provided, the design of the buildings are appropriate for a wide range of residents, and obsolete or inappropriately designed aspects of a site can be raised to a higher standard, respectively. The City Engineer has also determined that Vesting Tentative Map, Tract No. 7767 and the condominium plan are also consistent with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. B. The design and improvements of the proposed condominium subdivision are consistent with the General Plan in that it includes an orderly condominium division of a parcel which is adequately served by streets and with drainage for the existing apartment development. C. The site and its existing apartment complex arrangement are physically suitable for conversion from rental to individual condominium ownership housing. There are no known problems regarding cultural, historical or scenic aspects. The applicant has prepared various reports that discuss the physical condition of the buildings (including building foundations, soil, roofs, walls, mechanical equipment, et cetera) and prescribe measures to assure their continued useful life.