Zoning Map Amendment, Planned Development, Site Plan Review, Tentative Map 18- Single-Family Residential Development
Applicant: DR Horton
2824 Halcyon Drive | PLN21-0005
• 2824 Halcyon Drive
• 2.4 acre site
• 2 residential structures & 2 accessory structures
• Washington Square Neighborhood
• Surrounded by mostly single-family residences
• 2015-2023 Housing Element Opportunity Site
Site / Location
Halcyon Dr.
Hesperian Blvd.
Planning Entitlements
Zoning Map Amendment
Rezone from RS/IP Residential Single-Family/ Industrial Park to RS (PD) Residential Single-Family with Planned Development Overlay zoning district
Planned Development
Develop larger land parcels to allow flexibility from development standards Site Plan Review
Review design and site improvements to ensure high quality proposal. Required for residential development that requires a Planned Development approval.
Tentative Map
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8592 to split one parcel into 18 lots and 3 parcels Existing GP: RLM
Rezone from
IP/RS to RS
(PD)
Zoning Map Amendment General Plan Map
Proposal
• Demolish 2 residential structures & 2
accessory structures
• Subdivide 1 parcel into 18 single-family
lots & 3 common area parcels:
• Parcel A: 4,877 SF dedicated open space
• Parcel B & C: private courts
• Construct 18 single-family residences
• Create new “S” shaped public street
• 82 parking spaces: 36 in garages, 36 on
driveways, 10 on street
• Landscaping: 19,600 SF
• 4,877 SF open space for passive
recreational use
Halcyon Dr.
Muscari St.
Elderberry Wy.
Single-Family Homes
• Home size: 1,678-2,318 SF
• 2 stories
• 4 bedrooms, 2.5-3 bathrooms
• 2-car garages & 2-car driveways
• All electric & no natural gas
• Design/ Architecture: Farmhouse &
Craftsman
• 3 Floor Plans
• 6 Total Variations
• 3 of 18 residences are affordable (15%) • Lottery and preference is for San Leandro Residents and Employees
2021 Income Levels
100% AMI = $ 125,600
(4-person household)
2015-2023 RHNA Permits Issued
2015-2020
% Progress
Permits Issued
Very Low Income
(<50% AMI) 504 132 26%
Low Income
(50-80% AMI) 270 126 47%
Moderate Income
(80-120% AMI) 352 0 0%
Above Moderate
(>120% AMI) 1,161 83 7%
Total 2,287 341 15%
2 Moderate Units (for-sale)
PROJECT PROVIDES
15 Above-Moderate Units
1 Lower-Income Unit (for-sale)
Inclusionary Housing
Streetscape (Northwest)
Streetscape (Southeast)
Staff Analysis
• Project provides appropriate density per the General Plan land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential
• Project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods which are single-family residences with the exception of a north portion adjacent to an industrial park • Project meets RS standards with requested exceptions for lot area, lot width, and front yard setback. PDs allow such standards to deviate. • High-quality contemporary design proposed with variety of facades • Project contributes to City’s housing needs and provides affordable housing • Project meets required findings
• Project received standard public notice:
• East Bay Times Newspaper
• Posting at City Hall & Property
• Mailer to businesses and property owners within 500 feet of property • Emailed interested list
• Public Engagement by Applicant
• 12/2020: Letter to surrounding neighbors
• 1/6/2021: Zoom with neighbors
• 2/3/2021: On site meeting with neighbors
Public Notice
• April 7, 2022 Public Hearing
• Staff and Applicant presented and answered Planning Commission’s and public commenters’ questions
• No public comments were received in advance of the Planning Commission hearing • 8 Speakers during Public Hearing
• Traffic Impact primary concern raised by speakers
• Applicant’s traffic consultant responded; trip generation negligible, low traffic volume. • Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the project by 4-1-2 Planning Commission
• Pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the City prepared an Infill Environmental Checklist • Project qualifies as an Infill Project that would result in new specific effects that would be substantially mitigated under uniformly applicable development policies.
No further environmental review is required.
• Checklist available online and with the Planning Division.
CEQA
• Adopt an Ordinance to Adopt a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the project from a split zoning of IP/RS Industrial Park and Residential Single-Family to RS(PD) Residential Single-Family with a Planned Development Overlay District located at 2824 Halcyon Drive.
• Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Planned Development and Site Plan Review located at 2824 Halcyon Drive.
• Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8592 to subdivide one 2.4-acre parcel into 18 single-family lots and three parcels located at 2824 Halcyon Drive.
Recommendation