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File Number: 20-525 The proposed Zoning Code and Zoning Map Amendments are also consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code contained in Section 1.04.108, including but not limited to: §Providing a precise guide for the physical development of the City in accord with the policies of the General Plan and any adopted Specific Plan in order to: o Preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas consistent with the character of the development districts of the City; o Foster convenient, harmonious, and workable relationships among land uses; and o Achieve progressively the land development described in the General Plan. §Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that are consistent with the development policies of the General Plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses. §Prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of land or buildings. §Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and fire safety. §Improve the design and aesthetic quality of new and existing development. Specific Plan Amendment Government Code Section 65453 states that a specific plan shall be amended in the same manner as a general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body. The proposed Specific Plan Amendments are necessary and are in the public interest because they achieve consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Code and establish objective standards in alignment with the requirements of state law. General Plan Amendments Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65353 and 65354, the Planning Commission is responsible for holding a public hearing and making recommendations on General Plan Amendments to the City Council. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, the City Council may amend the General Plan if such amendments are deemed to be in the public interest. The proposed General Plan Text Amendment clarifies language related to the Bay Fair Specific Plan and conforms to the proposed Zoning Code and Specific Plan amendments. The amendments are necessary and in the public interest because they ensure internal consistency between the General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use map as well as facilitating development of the Bay Fair TOD Area as called for in the General Plan. The proposed General Plan Map Amendments are in the public interest as they would align the General Plan Land Use designation for the Bay Fair TOD area with the Bay Fair Specific Plan boundaries and B-TOD Zoning District boundaries. Planning Commission Review and Actions On July 2, 2020, the Planning Commission held a work session on the Bay Fair Zoning project, at which time the Commissioners asked clarifying questions of staff and provided initial feedback Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/2/2020