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PLN2008-00003 will directly impact the privacy, views, air circulation, lighting and value of 74 and 82 Williams St. V. At Board of Zoning Adjustments mtgs. the presence ofmulti-family residences on Thompson and Castro was given as a reason for approving PLN2008-00003. This is incorrect. It is contradicted by the various quotes noted above. Further if reasoning like this is allowed many streets could be transformed as there are 4-plexes on the same street or 1 street over in many parts of San Leandro. For example the same reasoning could be applied to the area bound by Carpenter to Hayes and Parrott to Castro. VI. Goal: 2, Neighborhood Character Preserve and enhance the distinct identities of San Leandro neighborhoods. Z.04 PRESERVATION OF LOW-DENSITY CHARACTER Preserve the low-density character of San Leandro's predominantly single family neighborhoods. Concentrate new multi-family development in the areas near the BART Stations and along major transit corridors such as East 14th Street. Ensure that such development enhances rather than detracts from the character of surrounding neighborhoods. 2.05 ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS, AND INFII.L >rnsure that alterations, additions and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. 2.07 TEARDOWNS Discourage "teardowns" (the replacement of smaller dwellings with larger and more expensive homes) where the existing home is in good physical condition and the proposed home would be substantially lazger than the prevailing scale of the neighborhood. 2.08 PRIVACY AND VIEWS Encourage residential alterations, additions, and new homes to be designed in a manner that respects the privacy of nearby homes and preserves access to sunlight and views. Wherever feasible, new or altered structures should avoid the disruption of panoramic or scenic views. Pg. 3-34 of the General Plan Note: PLN2008-00003 would not be in conformance with these goals. A single family house would become a duple; it is substantially larger then the prevailing scale of the neighborhood and it alters access to sunight and views. The low density character of this block would be further eroded. VII. Goal: 3, New Ho~siwg Opportunities Proviuie housing opportaaities and imQrove economic access to housing for all segments of the community. POLICIES AND ACTIONS 3.04 PROMOTION OF IINFII.L Encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential areas. Pg 3-36 PLN2008-00003 is not being built on a vacant or underused site. It is being proposed for a substandard lot that akeady contains a very nice house. Page 3 of 4