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use that would be permitted with the RM- 1800 - Planned Development are consistent with the existing uses adjacent to the property along San Leandro Boulevard and Washington Avenue. The apartment complex at this site would not infringe upon the privacy and quality of life for the existing area residents. The use of the Planned Development Overlay designation will allow the Planning Commission to review any subsequent changes to the property through the Planned Development (PD) modification process and ensure that the new development will be compatible with the existing area. 3. The property subject to the rezone will be served by streets, utilities and other public facilities of sufficient capacity to properly serve it without overloading and without detriment to other areas presently zoned in contemplation of full use and availability of such facilities. The Project site is an infill site not slated for intense development, and a portion was previously developed. Thus the rezoned property will be adequately served by existing infrastructure without overloading streets, utilities and other public facilities, and without detriment to other uses in the area. Findings for Planned Unit Development (Zoning Code Sections 5 -2212, 5 -2214, 3 -1018 and 3- 1020) 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 proposed location, with the approval of the rezoning of two of the parcels from P- Professional to RM- 1800(PD), will be residential multi - family apartment development, a permitted use under the Zoning Code for the Residential Multi - Family (RM) district. 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 high- density residential development, as well as for development in proximity to historic structures, as outlined in the General Plan. The development will result in an improvement in appearance to the property with the removal of the outdated medical office structure and construction of new buildings with high -end Craftsman architecture on the property and with parking and landscaping amenities. The application of current construction practices and adherence to the recommended mitigation measures will prevent disturbances from significant levels of noise emanating from within the completed buildings. 3. That the proposed use will comply with the provisions of this code; including any specific condition required for the proposed use, in the district, in which it would be located. Recommended Findings of Fact November 21, 2011 PLN2009- 00006; 2450 Washington Apartments Page 3 of 5