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Page 11 of 13 San Leandro Housing Element Implementation Program -2013 Annual Progress Report-Table C Name of Goal/Program Objectives/Summary of Actions Timeframe Status of Program Implementation in H.E. b) Requiring a minimum density of 18 units per acre to match the SA- zones and to implement Transportation Element Action 13.04-B. c) Reducing the setbacks on smaller lots in the NA-2 zone to increase the developable envelope. d) Dropping the use permit requirement for multi-family(or mixed use)housing in the NA zones.Site plan review would continue to be required to ensure public input. e) Increasing the height limit from 30 feet to 40 feet. Action 59.01-E:Supportive Undertake the following zoning changes to produce supportive housing and residential 2010-2011 ADVANCE: No action to date.Zoning Code amendment(s)would require Council action. Housing and SROs hotels on appropriate sites: a) Consider adding a definition of 'Supportive Housing" to the Zoning Code, and amending the lists of permitted and conditionally permitted uses to indicate where this use is allowed. b) Make residential hotels a conditionally permitted use in at least one of the DA zones. They are currently only a conditionally permitted use in the SA-1 zone. Action 59.01-F:Monitoring the Monitor the impacts of minimum density standards on development activity in the Ongoing ADVANCE: Staff shall seek to periodically evaluate minimum density standards when the Effectiveness of Minimum Downtown TOD area to ensure they are reasonable and reflective of market conditions. housing market improves and more TOD developments are completed. Density Standards While no changes to these standards are proposed now, they should be periodically evaluated and compared to standards around other transit stations in the Bay Area. Parking Standards Action 59.02-A:Amendments Consider amending the parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance: 2010-2011 ADVANCE: No action to date.Zoning Code amendment(s)would require Council action. to the Parking Requirements a) Make the parking standards in the NA districts comparable to those in the SA districts, reflecting the lower level of demand on high-volume transit corridors b) Allow a greater percentage of the parking spaces in multi-family housing near transit stations or along transit corridors to be uncovered. c) Eliminate guest parking requirements for buildings with less than 4 units. d) Lower the parking requirements for studio apartments from 1.5 to 1.25 spaces/unit Permitting Procedures Action 59.03-A:Permit Maximize the potential benefits of the permit tracking system,one-stop permitting center,Ongoing ADVANCE:Regular City function. Streamlining and website to facilitate permit processing and the issuance of building permits. Development Fees Action 59.04-A:Fee Reviews Regularly review and update local development and permitting fees to ensure that they are Annual ADVANCE:Regular City function. competitive with other communities in the East Bay. Action 59.04-B;Fee Develop a policy to reduce certain fees for affordable housing projects,except for school Ongoing ADVANCE: No action to date.Staff may implement this on an ongoing,project-by-project Reductions for Affordable and park fees(excluding senior housing).Reductions or waivers should be considered for basis. Housing—City fees for use permits,rezoning,map filing,undergrounding in the East 14th Street corridor, and similar administrative fees. Ensure that reductions will not adversely affect the City's ability to provide services to the project. Action 59,04-C:Fee Work with EBMUD and other utilities to explore reductions to connection and system Ongoing ADVANCE: No action to date.Staff may consider implementing this on an ongoing,project. Reductions for Affordable capacity fees for affordable housing projects. by-project basis. Housing—Other Agencies Resolving Design Issues _ Action 59.06-A;Multi-Family Use multi-family design guidelines in the Downtown TOD and East 14th Street areas and 2011 ADVANCE: Ongoing; This is addressed on a project-by-project basis. Additional Design Guidelines develop additional guidelines that apply more broadly to multi-family projects. guidelines would supplement those that already exist for TOD and East 14th Street areas. Address large, high-density projects and small(2-10 unit) infill buildings and townhouse ADVANCE: Ongoing,this is addressed on a project-by-project basis. projects.Ensure that future housing is constructed with quality materials,is attractive and compatible with its surroundings, enhances the pedestrian experience and streetscape, and advances sustainability principles. Address such issues as height, bulk, transitions _between higher density and lower density areas,location of parking,and architectural style.