32A - KING STREET TRACT MAP SUBDIVISION

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TTM No. 2018-03, VAR No. 2018-08 August 13, 2018 Page 6 • Section 41-236 of the SAMC, which requires that a rear yard setback no less than twenty (20) feet be provided for any residential structure. Lot 1 has a portion of the garage that encroaches into the rear yard by approximately two feet. Lot 3 has a portion of the residential structure that encroaches into the rear yard by approximately four inches. Although the existing parcel is considered to be substantially larger in size than the adjacent R1 parcels, the subdivision of the property into five separate parcels and a street have created irregular shaped lots for the project. The variances which the applicant is requesting will provide a maximum use of the property and the proposed site plans will meet the remaining development standards of the SAMC and the Citywide Design Guidelines pertinent to single family structures. The overall project site provides an opportunity for additional housing and development that would otherwise continue to remain as a vacant, under-utilized parcel. These improvements will help to enhance the quality of life in the surrounding community. Furthermore, the project has been designed to be architecturally integrated with other single-family residences in the area and is consistent with Policies 2.10 and 3.5 of the Land Use Element that supports new development which is compatible in scale and character with existing development in the area. The development of this vacant lot also supports Policy 1.3 of the Housing Element that promotes a complementary mix of land uses that improves the character and stability of neighborhoods. Table 4: CEQA. Strateaic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach CEQ& Strateg c Plan Alignment,; and Public Notification 8& Community Qutreach ;. CEQA CEQA Type Categorical Exemption [Section 15332] Document Type In -Fill Development Projects Class 32 exemptions apply to in -fill development projects. The proposed five -unit development project is located on a primarily vacant parcel. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all general plan Reason(s) policies, as well as with applicable zoning designation. The proposed Exempt or Analysis development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres and has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. Finally, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Strategic'Plan Alignment':: , Goal(s), Policy or Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 — Economic Policies Development, Objective #2 (create new opportunities for businessrJob growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning policies) P. ublic, Notificatibn & Community Outreach., Required Measures A public notice was posted on the project site on August 3, 2018. 32A-8