Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve Final Map for Tract 8592 for 2824 Halcyon Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Number 77C-1240-5, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Private and Public Improvements): Owner, Subdivider and Applicant: D.R. Horton Bay, Inc.
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
• Housing and Homelessness
• Infrastructure
SUMMARY
D.R. Horton Bay, Inc. submitted the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 8592 for City Council approval.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends adoption of a resolution to approve the Final Map and execution of the associated Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Private and Public Improvements) for Tract 8592.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 2824 Halcyon Drive in the Washington Square neighborhood. The approximately 2.4-acre property is currently developed with two single-family residential buildings and two accessory structures. On May 2nd, 2022, the City Council approved the Poppy Lane Planned Development Project (PLN21-0005) to subdivide the single parcel into eighteen (18) lots and three parcels to construct 18-single family residences, two private courts, and one parcel for a privately owned open space that will be accessible to the public. City Council’s approval included an infill Environmental Checklist in accord with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map.
Analysis
The City Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is attached to the resolution, contains the project Conditions of Approval due at the time of Building Permit issuance and the City Engineer has certified that all other Conditions of Approval have been satisfied. The City Engineer has also found that the Final Map complies with California State Law and local ordinances. The City’s consulting Land Surveyor is satisfied that the Final Map for Tract 8592 is technically correct pursuant to California Government Code §66434. The City and the applicant have entered into a subdivision improvement agreement, and securities have been received to guarantee performance.
The City Planner examined the Final Map in relation to the existing zoning, the proposed size and location of lots, the requirements of the General Plan, the applicable Specific Plans and similar considerations in the attached City Planner’s report.
In compliance with the conditions of the approved Vesting Tentative Map, the Subdivider is making an irrevocable offer of dedication on the Final Map for street and road purposes for a public road through the development connecting existing Elderberry Way to Muscari Street.
Current Agency Policies
• Title VII, Chapter 1 of the San Leandro Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act regulate the process for approval of final maps
Previous Actions
• On May 2, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-069, approving a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to subdivide a 2.4-acre parcel into 18 single-family lots and three privately owned parcels located at 2824 Halcyon Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number 77C-1240-5); and
• On May 2, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-068, approving a Planned Development and Site Plan Review for PLN21-0005 at 2824 Halcyon Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number 77C-1240-5); and
• On May 2, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-005, approving a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone the Project from a Split Zoning of IP/RS Industrial Park and Residential Single-Family to RD(PD) Residential Single-Family with a Planned Development Overlay District Located At 2824 Halcyon Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number 77C-1240-5)
Applicable General Plan Policies
• Goal LU-2 - Preserve and enhance the distinct identities of San Leandro neighborhoods
• Policy LU-2.8 - Alterations, Additions, and Infill. Ensure that alterations, additions, and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods
• Goal LU-3 - Provide housing opportunities and improve economic access to housing for all segments of the community
• Policy LU-3.4 - Promotion of Infill. Encourage infill development on vacant or underused sites within residential and commercial areas
• Policy ED-5.2 - Housing Production. Substantially increase the production of a variety of housing types meeting the needs of persons at all income levels
• Action 53.04 - To the extent permitted by law, require the inclusion of housing affordable to moderate, low and/or very low-income households in new housing developments or the payment of an in-lieu fee which creates a funding source for affordable housing. Modify ordinances as needed to make these requirements clearer and more effective.
Permits and/or Variances Granted
• Planning application PLN21-0005 approved by City Council on May 2, 2022 provides details on the exceptions to the minimum lot area, minimum lot width, and minimum front yard requirements of the RS Residential Single-Family zoning district
Environmental Review
Pursuant to Section 15183.3 and appendices M and N of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the City prepared an Infill Environmental Checklist and finds that the proposed project qualifies as an Infill Project that would result in new specific effects. However, these effects would be substantially mitigated under uniformly applicable development policies and thus, no further environmental review is required.
The Environmental Infill Consistency Checklist document is available online at: <https://www.sanleandro.org/DocumentCenter/View/6803/PLN21-0005-2824-Halcyon-Dr-Environmental-Infill-Consistency-Checklist.>
Summary of Public Outreach Efforts
• Prior to approval of PLN21-0005, normal noticing was conducted.
Legal Analysis
The Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Private and Public Improvements) has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. The Subdivider has agreed to the terms of the agreement.
Financial Impacts
• There is no financial impact to the budget as a result of the associated costs in the preparation of and processing of the Final Map for Tract 8592; all costs will be paid by Subdivider
• This City Council action will not impact fund balance because there is no financial impact to the adopted budget
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: City Planner’s Report
Attachment C: City Engineer’s Report
Attachment D: Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Attachment E: Subdivision Improvement Agreement - Abstract
Attachment F: Final Map for Tract 8592
PREPARED BY: Robert Magno, Assistant Engineer, Engineering & Transportation Department