AgdaPkt 2014-07-28 Closed, Special and Joint SA

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7.2.D. - Page 7 • The proposed prezoning is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential; • That the proposed annexation will eliminate an isolated unincorporated "pocket" of land; • That once developed according to the anticipated zoning, the proposed land use pattern will be compatible to the adjoining land uses; and, • That the right -of -way improvements associated with the proposed annexation will improve the existing infrastructure. The proposed annexation will improve the irregular arrangement of City /County border pattern in this area The existing condition of the property had been a concern for the City. City Code Enforcement/Building and Inspection Services Division regularly received complaints regarding the untidy conditions on the lot and refuse strewn on the property. Also, the right -of -way along this unincorporated stretch of Alameda does not have a sidewalk, curb and gutter. Furthermore, if annexed, the four parcels will conform to the zoning as well as the General Plan designation for this area If the annexation is approved the residences will be provided with City services, such as water, sewer, police and fire protection. As a result of the proposed annexation, a 1,200 -foot long section (a little less than a quarter of a mile) of Alameda de Las Pulgas, which is a County roadway, would come under City jurisdiction. This road is not up to current City standards, because it does not have curbs, gutters and sidewalks. The City would inherit a roadway with just pavement and earthen ditches on both sides of the right -of -way. However, as a condition of approval of this annexation, the developer will be required to improve at least one half of the street. Furthermore, the proposed annexation was approved pursuant to Article 41 of the Zoning Ordinance and subject to the Conditions of Approval listed below: CEQA STATUS: The proposed project is considered categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15319, Class 19, annexations of existing lots and facilities are categorically exempt from CEQA review. GENERAL PLAN & ZONING: The proposed annexation conforms to the land use designation of "Low Density Residential" (1- 7 dwelling units per acre) shown in the General Plan, as well as the adjacent Zoning designation of R -1 to the North, East and South; Alameda being the zoning district boundary. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: It is the responsibility of the property owner, project applicant, tenant, and /or any other party identified in this document to adhere to and perform the following conditions of approvals in the time specified If no time is specified then the condition is considered to be an ongoing obligation. 1. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment, which will allow the annexation of the subject properties requires specific improvements to be made to the right -of -way by the applicant. These improvements shall substantially conform to the plans and related information submitted by Joe Polati and date stamped July 2, 2007, on file with Planning Services, except as modified by the conditions contained herein. 2. All improvements associated with this annexation shall comply with all applicable City standards and codes. Furthermore, all off -site improvements, including streets, utilities, grading and drainage shall be designed in accordance with the City's Engineering Standards. Page 2 of 4