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Vesting Tentative PLN2008-00030 2 July 20, 2009 • The Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Cornerstone and the replacement garage were approved by the Planning Commission on July 9, 2009. • Site Plan Review for the Cornerstone and replacement parking garage was approved by the Planning Commission on July 9, 2009. The Vesting Tentative Map was recommended for approval to the City Council by the Planning Commission on July 9, 2009. BACKGROUND Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings is being planned for the BART East Parking Lot located at 1400 San Leandro Boulevard also known as "Site 1" on the attached "Masterplan Projects". The development will be a Class A, luxury, multi -family rental community which will be mapped for condominium purposes. The structure will contain 200 homes based with the following unit breakdown: 8 studio units, 95 one bedroom and 97 two bedroom units with an additional 5000 sq. ft of commercial space. The podium level will contain multiple amenities including a two- story club room with a full kitchen, a fitness room with locker room/showers, an outdoor BBQ area and a heated pool, spa and sun deck. Frontages on San Leandro Boulevard, West Juana Avenue and Carpentier Street will have ground floor units with entrances facing the sheet. This pedestrian orientation coupled with extensive new landscaping will make for a strong pedestrian oriented project consistent with the City's TOD Strategy. Replacement Parking Garage The Replacement Parking Garage will be located at the intersection of Parrott Street and Martinez Street and is shown as "Site 2" on the attached Masterplan Projects. The four -level, 339 space parking stricture, will be constructed of concrete, and will include auto and van accessible stalls. The 339 parking spaces will provide 10 spaces more than those currently located on the BART East Parking Lot. A detailed description of the Cornerstone and Replacement Garage is found in the Planning Commission Report (attached). Included in your packet for informational purposes are colored elevations and site plans, the Vesting Tentative Map, and floor plans. Staff recommends that the City Council 1) hear the staff presentation; 2) open the public hearing; 3) discuss the material 4) adopt the mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program, and 4) approve the Vesting Tentative Map subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.