File #: 15-269    Version: 1 Name: BZA SR 2015 Laura Avenue
Type: Staff Report Status: Held in Committee
In control: Board of Zoning Adjustments
Meeting Date: 5/7/2015 Final action: 5/7/2015
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: PLN2014-00063; Conditional Use Permit; for assembly use for the Ming Dang Center, a religious institution/prayer center, at 2015 Laura Avenue; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 77A-655-144-1; Chien-Wang Chiang - Ming Dang Temple (applicant/property owner); RS Single-Family District.
Sponsors: Anjana Mepani
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map, 2. Applicant's Supporting Statement, 3. 2015 Laura Ave Neighborhood Visit, 4. Pictures, 5. Recommended Findings of Fact, 6. Recommended Conditions of Approval, 7. Exhibit A – Title Sheet, 8. Exhibit B – Existing Site Plan with Demolition, 9. Exhibit C – Proposed Site Plan, 10. Exhibit D – Demolition Plan & Proposed Floor Plan, 11. Exhibit E – Exiting Plan & Occupant Load, 12. Exhibit F – Existing Exterior Elevations, 13. Exhibit G – Proposed Exterior Elevations, 14. Exhibit H – Topographic Map, 15. Exhibit I – Landscape Plan, 16. Exhibit J – Planting Details & Schedule, 17. Exhibit K – Irrigation Plan, 18. Exhibit L – Irrigation Notes & Schedule
Title
PLN2014-00063; Conditional Use Permit; for assembly use for the Ming Dang Center, a religious institution/prayer center, at 2015 Laura Avenue; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 77A-655-144-1; Chien-Wang Chiang - Ming Dang Temple (applicant/property owner); RS Single-Family District.

Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

The proposal is for assembly use to allow the Ming Dang Center (Center), a religious institution/prayer center, at 2015 Laura Avenue. Section 1-304 of the Zoning Code defines facilities for religious worship and incidental religious education as Assembly Uses. Since the property is zoned RS Residential Single-Family District, the San Leandro Zoning Code Section 2-506.B.2 stipulates that Assembly Uses in the RS zoning district require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

The proposed exterior renovations of new paint, canopy, landscaping, and fencing at the site are designed to integrate into the surrounding neighborhood context, and is not likely to have impacts on neighboring properties. With the implementation of the recommended Conditions of Approval, the applicant/property owner will operate and maintain the Center in an orderly manner, without significant detriment or burden to the immediate area, as it relates to the proposed use. Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments A) adopt the California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption, B) adopt the recommended Findings of Fact, and C) approve Conditional Use Permit PLN2014-00063 subject to the attached recommended Conditions of Approval.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING STATEMENT

See attached statement.

RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA AND BACKGROUND

The subject property is located in the middle of the block on Laura Avenue near Melcher Street and encompasses an area of approximately 16,598 square feet (0.38 acre). The site contains an existing one-story building that is approximately 5,890 square feet, built in 1955. The building has been v...

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