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RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF PLN2006-00059 235 Haas Avenue (Woodside Apartments Complex) Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 76-437-7-1 K. Oesterreich, Davidon Investors (applicant and property owner) Condominium Conversion Use Permit Findings A. That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the objectives of this Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The creation of the condominium for separate ownership of the 96 apartment units is in accord with the RM-1800 Residential Multi-Family District purposes and requirements. The purpose and requirements of the RM District is to provide opportunities for multiple residential uses such as townhouses, condominiums, multi-dwelling structures, or cluster housing with landscaped open space for residents' use. B. That the proposed location of the use and the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the City. The proposal will attain the General Plan's Policies 3.01-Mix of Unit Types, 53.03- Inclusionary Housing, and 56.08-Condominium Conversion: 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- farnilyhousing. Policy 53.03 - Inclusionary Housing Require the inclusion of affordable housing in new housing developments-both inside and outside of redevelopment project areas. Modify existing inclusionary housing ordinances as needed to make these requirements clearer and more effective. Policy 56.08 -Condominium Conversion Allow apartments to be converted to condominiums or cooperatives only where the following conditions exist: • A tenant relocation plan is provided. • The design of the building is appropriate for a wide range of residents. • Obsolete or inappropriately designed aspects of the building can be replaced or raised to current standards. Discourage conversions which would result in a net loss of affordable units or the displacement of low income tenants.