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<br />Tentative Tract Map No. 2008-01 <br />Special Use Permit No. 2008-01 <br />March 10, 2008 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />In addition to the special use permit, a tract map will be required to <br />create the air-space condominium units. As proposed, the tentative <br />tract map complies with the subdivision regulations of the City as well <br />as the State Subdivision Map Act. A condition of approval has been <br />added that requires utility meters and all improvements to be completed <br />prior to the recording of the final tract map. The CC&Rs and easements <br />must be recorded prior to the recordation of the final tract map. The <br />CC&Rs will address the long term maintenance issues for the site. <br /> <br />In summary, the special use permit process allows the City to evaluate the <br />condominium conversion project. Additional documents are required by the <br />applicant that outlines all proposed site improvements as well as future <br />site maintenance. This information provided by the applicant identifies <br />several existing site conditions that do not comply with current <br />development standards. Although the project does not meet with all of the <br />current development standards, the site has been well maintained and <br />conforms to the Citywide Design Guidelines. As existing, the project is <br />not required to meet the current development standards as no building <br />expansion or exterior remodel is proposed. Only two units are proposed <br />and the smaller number of condominiums allows for a greater control and <br />accountability of site maintenance. Additionally, the requirement of a <br />maintenance plan and CC&Rs will allow site improvements and maintenance to <br />be completed in a more effective and efficient manner. Approval of the <br />project will result in a site that is consistent with several policies of <br />the General Plan. Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element encourages the <br />rehabilitation of commercial properties and capital investment within the <br />City. Policy 2.7 of the Land Use Element emphasizes supporting <br />developments that create a business environment that is safe and <br />attractive. In addition, Policy 5.5 encourages development that is <br />compatible and supportive of surrounding land uses. Lastly, Policy 5.1 of <br />the Land Use Element encourages developments that have a net community <br />benefit. <br /> <br />Based on the analysis of the project and the project's compatibility with <br />the General Plan and applicable development standards, staff recommends <br />approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 2008-01 and Special Use Permit No. <br />2008-01 as conditioned. <br /> <br />32A-7 <br />