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4,744 square feet, does not meet the minimum of 5,000 square feet in the DA -4 District, Zoning Code Section <br />2-678, footnote (2) provides that in DA -1 through DA -6 Districts, the Community Development Director may <br />administratively approve an exception to the minimum lot size to allow for lots less than the minimum size <br />required by this section if adequate shared ingress, egress and access to parking facilities can be provided to <br />accommodate each proposed new lot and the proposed development is consistent with the Design Guidelines of <br />the Downtown San Leandro Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy. In review of the project plans and <br />the Parcel Map, the Community Development Director affirmed that adequate shared ingress, egress and access <br />to parking facilities can be provided to each new lot for the BRIDGE and BART parking areas which is <br />consistent with the Design Guidelines of the TOD Strategy thus this lot with lesser area is recommended to be <br />approved as an exception to the DA -4 District requirement. <br />The proposed project is a critical component of the TOD Strategy that would provide growth in the transit rich <br />downtown for sustainable development. Downtown San Leandro is an ideal location for Transit Oriented <br />Development because the area is served by a variety of transportation sources including AC Transit and <br />BART and because it is near shopping and professional services. With development of housing around the <br />San Leandro BART station, it is expected that this new population will increase the amount of downtown <br />business activity, thereby creating a walkable and pedestrian friendly downtown environment. As new <br />housing units are built, there will be both an increase in transit ridership and a larger local population that <br />will enhance the market for downtown shops and services. <br />The proposed parcel map adequately defines the proposed parcel boundaries. The map conforms to the DA -4 <br />Downtown Area requirements and approved City plans to develop the subject property into multi -family <br />residential housing, parking for the residential units, replacement parking spaces for BART, and the Paseo, <br />as previously described. The appropriate easements are included and referenced on the map for the BRIDGE <br />residents, BART customers and the general public to access designated parking spaces within the structure. <br />SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION <br />The Parcel Map is in conformance with the Zoning Code to divide the subject property into <br />four the parcels. <br />2. The Parcel Map is in compliance with Title VII, Chapter 1 of the San Leandro Municipal Code <br />(Subdivision Ordinance). <br />The Parcel Map is in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code). <br />4. The Parcel Map is consistent with the objectives, goals and policies in the City of San <br />Leandro's General Plan. <br />Subject to the comments above, staff recommends that Parcel Map 10213 be approved. <br />City Planner's Report May 6, 2014 <br />Parcel Map 10213; BRIDGE Housing & BART Page 3 of 3 <br />