32A - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2018-04

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TTM No. 2018-04 December 10, 2018 Page 4 Table 3=3, Building Type and Form (SP2 — Harbor Mixed -Use Transit Corridor) Standard(Tuck —Under Required/Allowed Provided Height (Stories) 2-3 Stories 2 Stories Guest Parking 2 (0.25 per unit) SP2 allows for street parking Private Open Space 90 Square Feet Minimum 90 Square Feet Prosect Analysis Tract Mao Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the SAMC. Pursuant to Section 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Subdivision Map Act, applications for tentative tract maps are approved when it can be shown that findings can be made in support of the request. Specifically, findings related to the proposal need to be made that find the project is consistent with the General Plan, the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project, the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat, the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, or the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in tum fors the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the tentative tract map. The applicant is seeking approval of a tentative tract map to subdivide for condominium purposes, as the proposed development consists of eight attached tuck -under units. Upon completion of the subdivision, the lots will continue to be utilized for residential use in the for of attached townhome type structures. in reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the various provisions of the City's Zoning Code and General Plan, including lot size, lot coverage, and parking. Further conditions of approval have been included to bring the site's landscaping, architectural design, and Covenant Conditions and Restrictions to be in compliance with all applicable standards of the SAMC. Further, no adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified as the project site is located in a built -out, urbanized area. Finally, the tentative tract map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code. 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 by providing 8 units of for -sale housing. The proposed project is part of the Harbor Mixed -Used Transit Corridor Specific Plan and has been designed to Incorporate significant design features, articulating elevations in order to minimize any visual impacts on surrounding land uses. 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 32A-6