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SAN LEANDRO SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT DRAFT EIR CITY OF SAN LEANDRO AESTHETICS The PD overlay is meant to establish a procedure for developing larger parcels, by way of eliminating rigidity and inequities that otherwise would result from a strict application of the zoning code and procedures which are designed primarily for smaller parcels (Section 3-1000). Additionally, the PD overlay would ensure thorough review procedures, encourage variety, avoid monotony, provide a mechanism for considering a variety of uses, encourage the allocation of improvements to public open space, and encourage the assembly of properties that might otherwise be developed in unrelated increments to the detriment of surrounding neighborhoods. The Zoning Code contains a variety of development standards and required review processes applicable to the Project which pertain to aesthetics and are intended to preserve the character of the community, protect scenic resources, and prevent adverse impacts related to light and glare. In the base district,CC, development standards allow for a maximum height of 50 feet, a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.5, a minimum front setback of 10 feet, a minimum corner side setback of 10 feet and no required setback for interior side and rear yards. Additionally, a landscaped setback with a minimum depth of ten feet would be required to be provided within the front and corner side yards, and a minimum of 10 percent of the entire site must be landscaped. In order to prevent large blank walls, buildings over 25 feet in height with walls that extend longer than 100 feet, must provide architectural details such as offsets, recesses, reveals, window patterns, columns, or pilasters. Residential development in the CC district is subject to the same standards for height, density, and open space as would apply to residential development in the RM -2000 (22 dwelling units per acre) zone. The specific regulations for residential development are contained in sections 2-528, 2-540, and 2-558 of the Zoning Code. For the purposes of this Draft EIR, detailed site plans and architectural elevations that will be submitted for Site Plan Review will be evaluated under the Planned Development with respect to the CC district development standards. Article 25 of the Zoning Code contains the regulations which apply to the City's review of development proposals. Under the proposed rezoning, a site plan would be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. The associated Site Plan Review regulations are contained in Section 5-2512 of the Zoning Code. This review would evaluate adherence to the standards discussed above, including height, setbacks, landscaping, and several other standards. Additionally, this review would confirm that buildings have adequate articulation, with appropriate window placement, use of detailing, or changes in building planes which provide visual interest. A public hearing before the Planning Commission and also one before the City Council would be required in accordance with the regulations pertaining to the Planned Development overlay. In addition to the review criteria listed above, the Planning Commission's review would also ensure that the development is compatible with its surroundings, and in conformance with the applicable policies in the Land Use Element including those listed above which pertain to aesthetics, views, gateways, and urban design. City of San Leandro Municipal Code Chapter 7-5, Building Code, of the San Leandro Municipal Code is based on and incorporates 2013 California Building Standards Code and sets forth provisions for building standards for development within the city. The Municipal Code establishes building standards for construction of things such as pedestrian walkways, seismic reinforcing, and soils and foundations. PLACEWORKS 4.1-5