Title
PLN16-0050; Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan to construct a 60-unit multi-family residential building at 1659-1695 Washington Avenue (northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Thornton Street.). Assessor's Parcel Numbers 75-6-5-1 and 75-6-6-1; J. Burns, Collaborative Design Architects, Inc., applicant; G. Galvan, property owner; DA-1 Downtown Area 1 District.
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant proposes to redevelop a 22,500? square foot property located on the southern end of downtown with a 60-unit multi-family residential development. New multi-family residential development in the Downtown Area 1 (DA-1) zoning district requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review from the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The subject property is within one-quarter mile of the BART Station and situated in the City's Downtown Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy Area.
The proposed project complies with the City's TOD Strategy. Various amenities and design components are implemented to enhance the quality of the available facilities and the appearance of the project. Adequate parking is located within a proposed underground parking structure to preserve the surrounding pedestrian-oriented environment. The project provides in-fill housing on property that is within walking distance to downtown retail services and AC Transit and BART transit stops. Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments approve the project and make the following actions:
1. Adoption of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption per CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects;
2. Adoption of Recommended Findings of Fact for Approval of PLN16-0050; and
3. Approval of the Recommended Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, PLN16-0050.
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING STATEMENT
See Exhibit B - Project Narrative/Project Information, attached.
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