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File Number: 12 -253 Planned Development Permit As mentioned above, Section 3 -1006 of Article 10 of the City of San Leandro Zoning Code provides a mechanism through the Planned Development (PD) zoning process to allow the creation of a new district composed of customized development standards that reflect the local character and neighborhood form while meeting the special attributes of the project site. This ensures that such land uses and new structures are compatible with the surrounding context and are developed in an orderly manner and with high quality urban design. In this case, the Planned District creates the zoning and development standards and the Planned Development Permit approves the project uses, site plan, and architectural design. Elevations The proposed design takes elements from the local building vernacular and the City's historical Spanish contexts along West Estudillo Avenue, and elsewhere downtown. The City's design is evolving in this direction with the recent addition of the Creekside project at Davis and San Leandro Boulevard, and the approved Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings residential project near the Downtown BART Station. There is a diversity of roof lines and the multi- tenant structure's individual retail spaces are segmented by using differing building materials, rooflines and glazing. Overall it is a visually interesting building. Landscaping, Fencing and Signs The project site plan includes a plaza area that is adjacent to the AC Transit bus stop on E. 14th Street. The plaza consists of stone (granite) seating areas, a small grove of trees and a water element that creates a spray when activated. The plaza will create a protected area for people to wait for bus service and will encourage shoppers to take public transportation to downtown San Leandro. Additionally, the area at the corner of Juana Avenue and E. 14th Street, the site of the proposed Peet's Coffee shop, will include a landscaped outdoor seating area. This outdoor seating area will contain screening along the parking lot area along with a buffer to the traffic on Juana Avenue while also allowing access to Juana Avenue. All signs will be subject to a City building permit and shall be consistent with the Downtown Sign Design Guidelines. Lot Line Adjustment A lot line is shown on the project site indicating a conceptual boundary of the two remaining parcels. However, no lot consolidation or lot line adjustment is proposed with this application. Committee Review and Actions No City Council Committee meetings. Applicable General Plan Policies City of San Leandro Page 3 Printed on 511512012