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WORKING DRAFT FOR HCD REVIEW EVALUATION OF 2010 ELEMENT 2-38 SAN LEANDRO HOUSING ELEMENT Based on feedback received during the 2015-2023 Housing Element Update, one of the specific design issues that should be addressed is the transition in height and scale between development along East 14th Street and the adjacent low density neighborhoods. This is particularly true in the North Area where there are many shallow commercial parcels backing up to one story homes. Policy 59.7 encourages the maintenance of water, wastewater, drainage, and other public facilities to ensure that their condition does not impede housing development. This continues to be an important policy and is implemented through regular evaluations of utility infrastructure, as well as annual capital improvement and general fund expenditures. The City has used about $18 million for sewer improvements, streetscape improvements (along San Leandro Boulevard and West Estudillo Avenue), a History Walk, and lighting near the San Leandro BART station and in downtown in order to accommodate new development in this vicinity. Policy 59.8 recommends collaborative efforts with the San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts to address issues of school capacity. Enrollment has been relatively stable during the 2007-2014 planning period, at about 8,800 students. However, the prospect of additional housing development means that enrollment is likely to increase in the future. Moreover, the trend toward larger households and a larger student-aged population also indicates the need for increased capacity. This policy should be retained and strategies to meet school facility needs should continue to be developed. Policy 59.9 recommends programs and funding sources to correct flooding and soil contamination problems on potential housing sites. This continues to be an appropriate policy, particularly since some of the potential housing sites contain former automotive and industrial uses. Pursuant to this policy, the City requires the necessary approvals from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and other state and federal agencies before permitting new development. Goal 59 included 15 specific action programs. Progress toward their achievement is shown in Table 2-7.