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FINDING: The proposed project will be managed by BRIDGE Housing, a not for profit affordable housing developer. Action 3.06-A: Rental Housing Production Pursue funds through a variety of government programs to assist in the creation of new affordable rental units. FINDING: The proposed development, in conjunction with the replacement BART garage and 200 market rate residential units to the east, has been awarded $24 million dollars to help develop the site, add public improvements, and build 100 affordable housing units. Policy 3.07 AMENITIESAND SOCIAL SERVICES WITHINNEW HOUSING Encourage new affordable housing development to provide amenities for future residents, such as on-site recreational facilities and community meeting space. Where feasible, consider the integration of social services such as child care within such projects. FINDING: BRIDGE Housing offers a variety of social services to its residents. A child care facility is being proposed, although funding for same has not been identified. Policy 3.10 CONVERSION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND TO HOUSING AND PUBLIC USES Encourage the development of new housing on underutilized commercial and industrial sites which meet the following criteria: • Sites on the edges of commercial or industrial areas, adjacent to established residential areas. • Sites where continued use with commercial or industrial activities could perpetuate existing land use conflicts. • Sites with adequate infrastructure, access, and road capacity. • Sites which are not constrained by external environmental factors, including freeway, railroad, and airport noise. • Sites where conflicts with surrounding uses would not be created in the event of re-use. • Sites which lack 'prime" qualities for commercial or industrial development, such as direct freeway or rail access. • Publicly-owned land which is not being used to its fullest potential. Sites meeting the above criteria should also be considered for churches, libraries, parks, community facilities, and other uses that provide necessary services and advance the quality of life in the community. FINDING: The proposed project is on the site of the old Del Monte packing plant and is located near the San Leandro BART station in an area that is transitional from commercial uses to residential uses. The site is surrounding by public streets and is supported by an existing water, drainage and sewer system. Regional Housing Needs Allocation In terms of the housing allocation for all cities, the Department of Housing and Community Development-based on population growth estimates and income estimates-determines how many housing units and what types are needed per each metropolitan region. The local association of governments, which is the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) in the City of San Leandro case, then determines what each local jurisdiction must produce. According to the Planning Commission Staff Report January 22, 2009 San Leandro Crossings Public Hearing Page 9 of 12