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File Number: 23-556 on neighboring properties or surrounding businesses. Findings of Fact To approve the proposed Zoning Map Amendment, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Administrative Exception (Height) the City Council must make certain findings of fact and/or determinations pursuant to Zoning Code Sections 5.16.116, 5.08.124 and 4.08.116. Staff analyzed the proposal and determined that the required findings can be made, as detailed in Attachment E. Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (Exhibit A to Attachment A) were prepared for the project, which conclude that with mitigation, any potential environmental impacts would be less than significant. The IS/MND was circulated to various agencies for a 20-day public review period (October 6, 2023, through October 27, 2023), and the document was posted on the City ’s website. During the public review period, staff received comments from East Bay Municipal Utility District, which provided requirements for water service, and the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation, which requested copies of the research records for cultural resources (Attachment D). Planning Commission Review and Actions The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed project on November 2, 2023. The Commission requested clarifications from staff and the applicant on various topics, including the IS/MND, provision of outdoor space for office users, and potential future uses of the building. One public comment was made by a representative of the carpenters labor union. The Commission inquired whether skilled labor would be utilized for the project. The applicant clarified that a determination had not been made and a contractor would be selected following preparation of the construction drawings. Following questions and deliberation, the Planning Commission ultimately voted 4-2-1 (Boldt and Mendoza dissenting; Solis absent) to recommend City Council approval of the project with slight modifications to the conditions of approval. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts Notice for Planning Commission and City Council hearings on this item included legal advertisement in the East Bay Times Daily Review newspaper, a 500-foot radius mailer to property owners, and postings on site and at City Hall. At the time of publication of this report no comments were received. Financial Impacts This project would generate development fees and taxes. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Resolution Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Approving Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Administrative Exception (Height) for PLN21-0031. Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 12/21/2023