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File Number: 23-556 BACKGROUND The project site is a vacant 3.45-acre lot located in the “Mid-Washington Business District,” which is identified in the General Plan Land Use Element as a mixed -industrial and commercial district. The Mid -Washington Business District is comprised of mainly industrial uses. PROJECT PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to construct a 52,269 square foot, 47 feet tall speculative warehouse structure with up to 5,000 square feet of office space. The proposal would include the construction of a surface parking lot with 64 vehicle parking spaces, 14 bicycle parking spaces, and on-site landscaping. ANALYSIS Rezoning/General Plan Conformity The General Plan Designation for the property is Industrial -Transition, which is intended to support a diverse mix of industrial uses and commercial activities. The proposed IG zoning designation is conditionally compatible with the Industrial -Transition General Plan Land Use designation and can be adopted if the City Council finds that the types of development allowed in IG districts are compatible with General Plan goals and policies. Staff has identified various General Plan goals and policies which support this finding, as detailed in Attachment F. Site Plan Review / Conformance with Development Standards Site Plan Review is required for the proposed warehouse building and associated development. The proposed warehouse is designed to be compatible with its surroundings, and the loading facilities will be screened from public view as they are proposed behind the building. The proposed project includes adequate parking and has been evaluated for conformity with the development standards for the proposed IG District zoning. With the approval of the requested Administrative Exception (Height), the project would meet or exceed all applicable development and performance standards in the Zoning Code for the IG Zoning District as shown in Attachment C. Administrative Exception (Height) The Zoning Code allows buildings in the IG district up to a maximum height of 50 feet subject to Administrative Exception approval. The site is not in an airport safety zone and the structure is well articulated on all sides and is adequately setback, which helps to reduce the appearance of mass and bulk. As such, the proposed height of the building would not impact surrounding properties. Conditional Use Permit The proposed “Warehouse - Storage Facilities” and “Warehouse - Wholesale/Retail Distribution” uses would be compatible with existing industrial uses in the area. Washington Avenue is a designated truck route and the project site is located between Interstates 580 and 880. With the proposed conditions of approval, the project would not have a negative impact Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/21/2023