Item 24 - Agreement No. 2025-01 - MLC Holdings

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SPR No. 2025-01, VTTM No. 2025-01, and DBA No. 2025-01 — MLC Holdings, Inc./Meritage Homes (2020 East First Street) March 24, 2025 Page 11 Vesting Tentative Tract Map Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the SAMC. Pursuant to Section 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Subdivision Map Act, applications for vesting tentative tract maps are approved when it can be shown that certain findings can be made in support of the request. Specifically, findings related to the proposal need to be made that find the project is consistent with the General Plan, the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project, the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat, the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, or the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the vesting tentative tract map. The applicant is seeking approval of a vesting tentative tract map to subdivide for condominium purposes, as the proposed development consists of eighty (80) townhome units and six duplexes. The request would vest the right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the vesting map is deemed complete. Upon completion of the subdivision, the lots will continue to be utilized for residential use in the form of attached tuck -under unit type structures. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan, as the vision for the General Plan designation of District Center — Medium High (DC-3) is to establish distinctly urban retail, residential mixed -use, and employment centers that are well connected to public transportation. This includes townhome projects with ground -floor spaces intended for office use, as proposed in this project. Additionally, DC-3 allows for a density of 90 du/ac and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.0. The proposed project density/intensity meets these standards, ensuring consistency with the General Plan. Regarding the site, the project can accommodate the proposed improvements. With the exception of the publicly accessible open space, for which the applicant has requested a concession, the project conforms to the development standards of the zone. Lastly, conditions of approval would be included to maintain the site's landscaping, architectural design, and Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to be in compliance with all applicable standards of the SAMC and the MEMU. The proposed project is not anticipated to have adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified as the project site is located in a built -out, urbanized