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RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT FOR APPROVAL OF PLN2007-00062 Planned Development Modification 1315 Clarke Street (Historic Daniel Best Property) Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 75-19-5 D. Friend (Applicant and Property Owner) California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption Findings Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15301, the proposed conversion of the existing buildings are categorically exempt from CEQA. This section provides that repair and minor alteration of existing structures, involving negligible expansion with interior or exterior alterations will qualify for categorical exemption. Planned Unit Development 1. That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The DA -3 Downtown Area base district encourages the implementation of the Downtown San Leandro Transit -Oriented Development Strategy in areas immediately adjacent to the Downtown retail core, which includes a minimum allowable multi -family residential density of 24 units per acre (one unit per 1,800 square feet) for lots with less than 20,000 square feet (Zoning Code Section 2-640 A. 5.). The subject property contains 16,850 square feet thus the DA -3 minimum density encourages nine units on the property. The lower density proposal and the conversion of the small detached units would be considerably more compatible than a higher density development proposal. The proposed low density proposal would be less likely to have any impacts such as traffic intensity to the area. The existing small detached units lessens any impact of the project site appearing overdeveloped to the adjacent residential area with the reuse of the existing structures and keeping the overall density to a low amount. 2. 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 is consistent with City goals, objectives and policies related to housing and land uses outlined in the General Plan. The project increases the housing supply in a manner that will be compatible with the existing area. In addition, the proposal represents a re -use of existing structures that will result in the maintenance and preservation of the historical appearance to the property. The site will be adequately served with public services, including utilities, and public transportation (BART), which is within walking distance.