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Amendment Application No. 2013 -04 Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -05 Site Plan Review No. 2013 -04 February 24, 2014 Page 5 The Al zoning designation was intended to accommodate agricultural and farming uses prevalent . in the western section of the City, including the Cal -Va Dairy and Egg Ranch in the 1960s. As the area transitioned into a residential community, the Al zoning remained in place for these parcels as well as several adjacent parcels. The zoning for other nearby parcels was changed to residential zones as properties were developed. Since the proposed project is not a traditional single - family project, but an innovative approach to providing infill housing, staff is recommending that the property be rezoned to a specific development (SD) zoning designation. The SD is a tool used to allow for unique and innovative projects that are otherwise consistent with the General Plan land use designation, such as the proposed project, but do not conform to the current zoning standards for the site. The SD will contain development standards for the project, including setbacks, landscaping and parking, while allowing development of an innovative project. Approval of the SD will be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential at 11 dwelling units per acre since the proposed project will be built at a gross density of 10.5 dwelling units per acre (Exhibit 8). Tentative Tract Map Tentative tract map requests are governed by Sections 34 -119 through 34 -318 of the SAMC. Tentative tract map requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established. • The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the LMR land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. • The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. • The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. • The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. • The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. • The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project. 75A -9