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2500 Davis Street PLN2002-00031 November 4, 2002 Conformance: Development of the project site as proposed would be the first step in the realization of Action 7.09 B, resulting in an improvement to the area's appearance by providing a modern, new industrial business park on property that has been in disuse for over 10 years. The Developer is working with the WMA to attract businesses that could utilize end products produced by the adjacent transfer station. As conditioned, the project is not anticipated to significantly impact nearby neighborhoods, including Davis West and Mulford Gardens. Action 13.03-B — Require traffic analyses for new development that will generate substantial volumes of traffic. Identify mitigation measures as appropriate to address impacts. Conformance: The Developer has submitted the required traffic report, which has been reviewed and accepted by the Engineering and Transportation Department staff. Mitigation measures are being recommended to mitigate anticipated cumulative impacts. Action 13.04 —C Evaluate the need for public transit as part of the development review process, both for new projects and for re -use or redevelopment projects. Conformance: Project has been conditions to participate (by way of funding) in the LINKS program. Policy 14.04 — Require new development to incorporate design features that make walking, cycling, and other forms of non -motorized transportation more convenient and attractive Conformance: Project has been conditioned to participate in City's LINKS program and to provide bicycle parking for each of the new buildings. New sidewalks along the Davis Street frontage and the new private roadway will provide pedestrian access to nearby bus stops. Policy 26.01 — Promote the long-term conservation of San Leandro's remaining natural ecosystems, including wetlands, grasslands, and riparian areas. Future development should minimize the potential for adverse impacts to these ecosystems and should promote their restoration and enhancement. Conformance: The project site contains jurisdictional wetlands, which are currently being monitored by the Army Corps of Engineers. The project has been developed to minimize impacts to the wetland area from on -site construction and drainage. Permits and/or Variances Granted Staff notes that should the proposal be denied, the current IG zoning designation would allow development of a variety of uses that would not be allowed under the proposed Planned Development (e.g., the current proposal would limit allowed uses to those that are more in keeping with a business park setting). Depending on the specific uses