Ord 2020-010 1388 Bancroft Ave Rezone

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otherwise would result from application of zoning standards and procedures designed primarily for small parcels; and WHEREAS, the 1.27 acre project site is the largest Professional Office (P) zoned parcel in the City of San Leandro; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Map currently designates the Project site as Professional Office (P) zoning district. The Applicant proposes to amend the Zoning Map to identify the Project site as P(PD) Professional Office, Planned Development Overlay District, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Planned Development Project complies with the minimum area, residential unit density, performance standards, and development regulation conditions required for approval under Article 10 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the Planned Development Project provides superior urban design in comparison with development under the base district zoning regulations; WHEREAS, the Planned Development Project includes adequate provisions for utilities, services, and emergency vehicle access; and that public service demands will not exceed the capacity of existing and planned systems; and WHEREAS, the Planned Development Project is consistent with the adopted Land Use Element of the General Plan and other applicable policies of the General Plan, and is compatible with surrounding development; and WHEREAS, the Planned Development Project contributes to the availability and affordability of much needed housing in the community, with provisions for market rate and affordable housing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively, "CEQA"), an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (collectively, "Mitigated Negative Declaration" or "MND"), dated November 30, 2018, were prepared and circulated for the project. The Initial Study determined that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because of the incorporated mitigation measures; and WHEREAS, the Project revisions were reviewed and evaluated in accord with CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5 and it was determined that the reduction of three dwelling units, removal of the rooftop deck and widening of the sport lawn area constitute minor revisions that do not result in any new or significant additional effects and do not trigger Recirculation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration because the changes are minor and made in response to written and verbal comments on the Project's effects identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, in accord with CEQA Guidelines, Section 15073.5(c)(2); and ORDINANCE NO. 2020-010 2