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Appeal Page 2 December 29, 1997 DISCUSSION The Subdivision Map Act exempts lot line adjustments from the requirements of the Map Act. A lot line adjustment occurs when land is taken from one parcel and added to an adjacent parcel and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created. In this instance, the boundaries of the three parcels were reconfigured, but no new parcels were created. The lot line adjustment was approved by the City Engineer on October 10, 1997. The three conditions of approval for LLAMs contained within the San Leandro Subdivision Ordinance are: • No additional parcels or building sites have been created. • The adjustment does not create the potential to further divide the parcels into more parcels than would have been otherwise possible. • There are no resulting violations of the San Leandro Municipal Code. The LLAM was reviewed by Building, Planning and Engineering staff prior to approval and a determination was made that the LLAM did meet all of the conditions of approval. • Parcels or Building Sites Created. No new parcels were created by the approved LLAM. Under the Municipal and Zoning Code, any of these three parcels, either in their original or reconfigured shape, could have multiple buildings. An owner would only have to obtain the necessary permits and meet Planning requirements, such as setbacks and floor area ratios. Further, additional buildings on the parcels owned by Monarch and Costco, can only be constructed if they meet the existing Planned Development and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the owners and the City. • Potential for Further Subdivision. This reconfiguration of the parcels does not create any new potential for further subdivision as this potential has always existed. Any of these property owners could apply to subdivide their property, either in their existing or reconfigured shape, if the resulting parcels will meet code requirements. These code requirements include zoning regulations, (e.g. lot size and width), engineering conditions (such as access from a public street, availability of sanitary sewers, storm drains and public utilities), and building regulations (such as availability of adequate fire flow and access). The LLAM will not increase the ability of the property owners to meet the code requirements or otherwise increase their ability to further subdivide the property. For instance, ITS could subdivide their parcel, construct a warehouse complex and sell the improved individual lots, as long as the subdivision and building meet all code requirements. Monarch and Costco could demolish the former Costco store, resubdivide the two parcels into four and construct three new buildings as long as the new buildings met the MOU conditions as to square footages and parking, and all other code requirements. Is