Reso PC21-12 0099 PC Reso for 1417 Middlefield Rd

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ATTY/RESO.0099/PC RESO FOR 1417 MIDDLEFIELD RD REV: 11-12-2021 JB Page 6 of 16 5. Tentative Parcel Map Findings. The Planning Commission is able make the required findings for approval of Tentative Parcel Map (Zoning Ordinance Section 30.23) and Subdivision Map Act section 66473.5 Specifically, the Planning Commission finds that: A. The map, design, or improvement of the proposed subdivision are inconsistent with the general or specific plans, the Zoning Ordinance, or subdivision improvement requirements. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and subdivision improvement requirements. The newly created parcel meets all minimum lot size, width, and square footage requirements and was evaluated by the City’s Engineering Division to ensure compliance with the subdivision improvement requirements. B. The site is not physically suited for the proposed type or density of development. The project site is located within the Residential – Medium High Density character area of the General Plan and zoned for a multi-family medium density residential use. The site already includes an existing single-family home with the necessary infrastructure. The project with additions and renovations is consistent with the zoning. While no other residences are currently proposed for the new parcel, future projects would be required to comply with General Plan and Zoning Development standards. C. The design or proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife or their habitat, or cause serious public health problems. The project will not cause substantial environmental damage as the lot is already developed with a home and located in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The proposed lot would accommodate future residences as permitted by the General Plan and Zoning and would not cause degradation of habitat or public health problems. D. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision will conflict with essential public easements for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision, unless acceptable alternate public easements will be provided. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision does not conflict with essential public easements. E. Such other findings of conflict with written public policy or with the public interest as the Subdivision Committee may determine. The project does not conflict with written public policy or the public interest. F. Subdivision Map Act Section 66473.5.