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1240 Clarke Street A-97-5/PD-97-6 DISCUSSION 08/ 12/97 The proposal will enhance an underutilized and blighted property which is a high profile site on Davis Street. Furthermore, the use will conform to the Plaza 2 Redevelopment Plan which designates the property to be used for residential purposes. The stucco and tile roof are materials which easily blend in to the existing neighborhood since these are commonly used materials in the area. The modular design, varying roof heights, raised cornices and molding, and recessed windows are balanced throughout the building and results in a stately and formal presence of the building on Davis Street. The curved windows and archways at the front facade are features drawn from the St. Leander building to the west and creates an interesting street elevation at the pedestrian level. The five -story height is a scale which blends in with other buildings in the immediate area including Peralta Creek Adobe and Peralta Towers Condominiums, the apartment complex to the east, and the St. Leander School Building and Church to the west. In addition to enhancing the Davis Street and the Downtown Area, the use will be complementary to the downtown sales and services in that the residents and staff will be conveniently located to take advantage of the nearby stores and shops. The Planning Commission recommended an additional stipulation to the conditions that any change in use, deviating from a residential care facility for the elderly, shall require a modification to the Planned Development. One other recommendation the Commission added is that the Davis Street driveway for "Exit Only" shall be designed to prevent vehicles from entering the garage from Davis Street. Oral communications from Tom Guarino, Executive Director, San Leandro Chamber of Commerce and Al Rosenga, President, Peralta Citizens' Association, were presented. Both the Chamber and the Homeowners endorse the project as they find it compatible to the existing neighborhood. The Findings supporting approval of the Planned Development application are included in the attached report. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW A Negative Declaration for review has been prepared and is attached for the City Council's consideration. CONCLUSION The Planning Commission and Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action: 1. Adopt the attached Negative Declaration by motion; 2. Approve the proposed Reclassification (A-97-5) by adopting the attached ordinance; and 3. Make the necessary Findings and approve the proposed Planned Development (PD-97-6), subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, by motion. 3