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RESOLUTION to Approve Modifications to Planned Development Project, PD-77-11, Floresta Gardens Residential (Condominium) Neighborhood on Caliente Drive Intersecting Washington Avenue (PLN2014-00006)
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WHEREAS, R&S Overhead Garage Door, Inc. (the "Applicant") submitted an application for installation of vehicular and pedestrian gates and related fencing to secure the Floresta Gardens residential condominium community (PLN 2014-00006) ("Project") consisting of 84 residential units on a 6.1 acre site located along Caliente Drive. The Project includes an application for an amendment to the existing Planned Development (PD-77-11); and
WHEREAS, the residential community has existed as a non-gated community for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project site is currently zoned RM3000 (PD) Residential Multi-Family District and has a General Plan designation of Medium Density Residential "RM". The Project site is surrounded by a shopping center to the north; commercial uses to the east across Washington Avenue; Eden Roc Apartments and single family homes to the south; and the Washington Commons residential condominium community to the west; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed Public Hearing regarding the proposed Project on May 15, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines in accordance with Section 15303(e) for New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed a staff report that reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis of the potential impacts from the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to San Leandro Zoning Code section 3-1026, the Project also requires a Planned Development Project Approval, whereby the San Leandro Planning Commission reviewed and determined that the Project does satisfy all the requisite findings a...
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