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File Number: 19-538 The Planned Development proposal requests exceptions to the following minimum requirements listed in the Zoning Code: ·Use: The proposal involves developing one duplex and three multi-family residential townhome buildings, where the Zoning Code provides for either a single-family residence in the RS District (ZC §2-506) or a multi-family project with a Conditional Use Permit in the CC District (ZC §2-606). The duplex is proposed on Herma Court, adjacent to other duplexes in the RD Residential Duplex zone. The proposed multi-family townhomes are all located in the CC Commercial Community District, where multi-family residential is conditionally permitted. ·Setbacks: The plan proposes eight-foot front setbacks along MacArthur Boulevard, where the CC zoning requires 10 feet. The plan also proposes reducing the 15-foot setback required for yards abutting R Districts: A six-foot rear setback at the narrowest point between Building C and the rear property line of 370 Herma Court; and a six-foot side setback between the duplex and 338 Herma Court (ZC §2-680). Reduced setbacks are appropriate in these locations because the plan is proposing six-foot setbacks between two residential uses, where a five-foot setback would otherwise be required for single-family residential. With the rezone from RS to CC, the 10-foot front setback for the duplex along Herma Court would meet the requirements of the CC minimum yard standards. ·Daylight Plane: The three-story duplex Building D along Herma Court encroaches within the daylight plane required by zoning in a C District abutting an R District. (ZC §2-680). The intention for the daylight plane requirement is to create a larger separation between commercial and residential buildings when they are adjacent to one another. In the proposal, despite the zoning, both land uses are residential and the proposed development is set back six feet from the property line and 12’-5” from the nearest existing residential property which provides for adequate light and air. In addition, given the angle and cardinal direction of the duplex, the greatest amount of shadow during a winter solstice will be oriented towards the northeast, away from existing adjacent single-family homes. ·Parking: The development proposes 40 enclosed garage spaces and five uncovered off-street guest spaces, where the Zoning Code requires 38 covered and 11 uncovered off-street spaces (ZC §4-1704). Given the 10 on-street parking spaces on MacArthur Boulevard and the project’s close proximity to transit, bicycle infrastructure and distance from neighborhood-serving businesses, the project has adequate access to alternative transportation options and the proposed reduction in on-site guest parking would be appropriate. Tentative Map The applicant has submitted a proposed Tentative Tract Map 8422 for condominium purposes. The subject property consists of five parcels, which would be merged and subdivided into 20 condominium units. Land division into five or more units requires a Tentative Map (Community Development Department) and a Final Map (Engineering Department). The purpose of a Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 10/16/2019 17