Laserfiche WebLink
Resolution No. 2019-xx <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />developments of over four stories within the Transit Zoning Code (Specific <br />Development No. 84) to ensure the project is in conformity with the <br />overlay zone plan. <br />F. The zoning designation for the subject property is Specific Development <br />No. 84, Downtown sub-zone. <br />G. The Planning Commission determines that pursuant to SAMC Sections <br />41-2007 and 41-593.5, the project is in compliance with all applicable <br />development standards outlined within the Specific Development Plan (SD <br />No. 84/Transit Zoning Code), with the exception of required on-site <br />residential parking, which, pursuant to the California Government Code <br />sections 65915 through 65918, may be reduced through approval of the <br />requested Density Bonus Agreement application. <br />H. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council <br />determine that the following findings, which must be established in order <br />to grant this Density Bonus Agreement pursuant to SAMC Section 41- <br />1607, have been established for Density Bonus Agreement No. 2019-01 <br />to allow construction of the proposed project: <br />1. That the proposed development will materially assist in <br />accomplishing the goal of providing affordable housing <br />opportunities in economically balanced communities throughout the <br />city. <br />The proposed development will provide 209 market-rate <br />rental units and 11 very-low income affordable units, <br />contributing toward the City’s rental housing stock to serve <br />the needs of diverse and underserved populations. The area <br />in which the project is proposed, the Transit Zoning Code <br />plan area, currently contains several entitled or constructed <br />affordable and market-rate residential communities. The <br />construction of this project will contribute toward an <br />economically balanced community by providing housing for <br />different demographic and income levels in an area rich with <br />employment opportunities, commercial development, and <br />market-rate housing. <br />2. That the development will not be inconsistent with the purpose of <br />the underlying zone or applicable designation in the general plan <br />land use element. <br />The project site is located in an area already identified in <br />both the City’s Zoning Code (the Transit Zoning Code) and <br />General Plan (the Land Use and Housing elements) for new <br />residential communities. Moreover, the proposed densities of <br />4-25