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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION N0.2004-156 (3035) RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS FOR VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT 7560; 82 CHUMALIA STREET RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CHUMALIA STREET AND HYDE STREET ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 77-446-1-2 AND 77-446-2 Findings The City Council of the City of San Leandro finds that the proposed map, together with the provisions for its design and improvements, are as follows: A. The proposed map will be consistent with the General Plan in that it provides for ahigh- density residential development in what has been designated in the General Plan as a "High Density" land use area. The high-density residential use would be compatible with the commercial and residential zoning in the downtown area, which allows for increased density in this core area. The proposed plan carries out General Plan Policies 3.01 and 3.04 which is to 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-family housing and to encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential areas, respectively. The City Engineer has also determined that Tentative Map 7560 is also consistent with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. B. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan in that it includes an orderly division of a parcel which is adequately served by streets and with drainage for the mixed-use development. C. The site is physically suitable for residential condominium development in that a fair amount of the site is relatively flat. This site area would accommodate the proposed condominium development. Moreover, the development would comply with the City's Watercourse Protection Ordinance and maintain the minimum setback of 20 feet from the delineated top of the creek bank. In addition, there are no known problems regarding cultural, historical or scenic aspects. D. The proposed density of development of approximately one dwelling unit per 1,800 square feet (13.5 units/acre) will be compatible with the adjacent medium-density multi- family development to the west and the east. The high-density residential use would be compatible with the commercial and residential zoning in the downtown area. E. The design of the subdivision or proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Due to the site's proximity to San Leandro Creek, Alameda Flood Control was