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File Number: 19-562 <br />WHEREAS, a Planned Development establishes a discretionary review process that <br />enables consideration of a new development that is otherwise compatible with the existing <br />neighborhood and complies with the General Plan, but may not meet all of the underlying zoning <br />standards; <br />WHEREAS, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article <br />19, Sections 15303(b), the proposed project to construct six residential units in an urbanized area <br />is categorically exempt from CEQA, as the project site has no value for endangered, rare or <br />threatened species, the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, <br />air or water quality, the existing residence to be demolished does not have value as a historic or <br />cultural resource, and all required utilities and public services can adequately serve the site; and <br />WHEREAS, a staff report for the City of San Leandro Planning Commission dated <br />October 3, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the proposed <br />rezoning; and <br />WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the rezoning <br />on October 3, 2019, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and <br />WHEREAS, the Planning Commission fully considered the Project application and <br />entitlements, including the staff report, tentative tract map for condominium purposes, findings of <br />fact, conditions of approval, public comments, and all other testimony and evidence presented at <br />the public hearing prior to making a recommendation on the zoning amendment and planned <br />development. Following deliberations at the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted <br />Resolution No. 2019-010, recommending that the City Council approve the Project, dated <br />October 3, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference; and <br />WHEREAS, a staff report dated November 4, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference, <br />analyzed the Project, including the rezoning. On November 4, 2019, the City Council held a duly <br />noticed public hearing on the Project, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be <br />heard; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council considered all referenced reports, recommendations, and <br />testimony prior to taking action on the Zoning Amendment and Planned Development overlay. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does ORDAIN as <br />follows: <br />SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and made a part of this <br />ordinance. <br />SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality <br />Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15303(b), the project to construct six residential units <br />is categorically exempt from CEQA. <br />SECTION 3. FINDINGS. Based on the entirety of the record, the City Council hereby finds <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/13/2019 <br />185