Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Code
Section 1.12.108 and Section 2.10.200
City Council
May 1, 2023
Location – Bay Fair TOD District (B-TOD)
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General Plan
Bay Fair
Specific Plan
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General Plan,
Specific Plan
Amendments
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Zone
B-TOD Zoning
Bay Fair TOD Planning Process
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Bay Fair TOD Planning Process
Specific Plan Framework
Improve mobility for all modes
Strengthen new connections to BART
Create a grid of smaller blocks
Create special, memorable public spaces
Enable a range of development scenarios
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5 Background
Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan Bay and B-TOD Zoning:
• Promote long-term sustainability /vibrancy
• Address changes in retail market trends
• Address and remove major barriers and provide streamlining Time to address changes in market conditions:
• Less demand for Class A office space
• Greater demand for flexible spaces that can be used for R&D • Proposed changes simplify the process for new R&D uses in Bay Fair Proposal
1. Update Definition of Research and Development Services in Section
1.12.108 to give ZEO ability to exclude objectionable uses
2. Reclassify R&D Services as Permitted in B-TOD (Section 2.10.200) • No CUP only business license
• Streamline review
• Make San Leandro more competitive
• Enhance safeguards w/ZEO determination
Planning Commission recommended approval on April 6, 2023 on a 5-1-1 vote (1 recusal & 1 absence)
Recommendation
Introduce Ordinance
• Amend Zoning Code §1.12.108 to update the definition of R&D services and §2.10.200 to reclassify R&D Services as Permitted in B-TOD
• Making findings/determinations:
• The project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3) • Amendments are internally consistent and consistent with the General Plan, Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan, and purposes of the Zoning Code
Next Steps
• Second Reading tentatively scheduled for May 15
• Changes would be effective 30 days after second reading (June 14)