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

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7.2.D. - Page 11 The Subdivision Committee approved the project based on the finding that the subdivision is expected to conform to all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and is in general conformance to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Furthermore, the proposed subdivision was approved pursuant to Chapter 30, Article II of the Municipal Code and subject to the Conditions of Approval listed below: FINDINGS: • The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance (Article 5) and the Municipal Code (Chapter 30) in that the minimum lot sizes, widths, slope density and frontages will be met. Furthermore, the General Plan designation for this general area is "Low Density Residential" allowing up to seven units per acre, which the proposal is consistent with. • The site is currently developed with a single family residence. Most of the 26,467 square foot parcel is under - developed and under- utilized. With the proposed subdivision, development and subsequent improvements, the site will yield a total of three residential units (a net increase of two units), which will eventually add to the City's housing stock. • There will be no drastic changes to the environment, More importantly, the frontage along not only this lot, but the entire length on this side of Alameda will have a sidewalk, curb and gutter. The City Arborist has indicated that there may be room to plant street trees on some parts of the new sidewalk. • The proposed subdivision is not expected to impinge on any easements. CEQA STATUS: The proposed project is considered categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15315 which states that the division of property into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the general plan and zoning, no other variances or exceptions requiring environmental review are required, and all required services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available. GENERAL PLAN & ZONING: The proposed subdivision 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 to the North, East and South; Alameda being the zoning district boundary. Furthermore, the Tots proposed to be subdivided are expected to conform to the R -1 Zoning requirements (i.e. lot size, density height, etc.). 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. General 1. The proposed subdivision 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. Page 2 of 7