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File Number: 12 -033 Policy 1.04 Front Yards - Encourage the attractive treatment of front yards and other areas in residential neighborhoods that are visible from the street. Establish limits on the paving of front yard areas. Environmental Review The proposed minor amendments to the Zoning Code are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065 because the associated Ordinance is not a "project" within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and because the amendments do not approve or allow the construction of any project and, therefore, have no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately. Board /Commission Review and Actions On the Accessory Structure amendments, Board of Zoning Adjustments members commented that setback requirements be increased to a minimum of 18 inches, including for those structures less than eight feet in height, citing concerns related to drainage and other impacts on adjacent properties. Staff's response was that current policy and practice allow for structures in the rear of the property to be less than five feet from the property lines, but that the size of a structure may be included in the proposed table. Staff notes that the concerns raised by the comment are also mitigated through existing code requirements for building type and State regulations that site drainage be retained on site and not directed toward adjacent properties. In response to BZA members' comments, and in consultation with the Zoning Enforcement Official, the addition of text referencing the current definition within the San Leandro Building Code for structures less than 120 square feet in area was included in the proposed height and setback table. Additional edits were made to the Lot Coverage and Height and Setback sections for consistency in format and content. At the January 19, 2012, Planning Commission meeting, the Commissioners requested that additional language specifying the Board of Zoning Adjustments as the referral body for any Conditional Use Permits be included in the proposed text changes. The Board of Zoning Adjustments voiced support for the amendments, with modifications. The Planning Commission supported the amendments, and recommended adoption of the proposed text changes with minor modifications as stated above. Finally, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council direct staff to review the regulations in San Leandro Zoning Code section 2 -516, Large Family Day Care Homes, including their conformance to State law. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts • Notification of the Planning Commission January 19, 2012 and the City Council February 21, 2012 meetings included a legal ad in the Daily Review and posting of the meeting at City of San Leandro Page 5 Printed on 211512012