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

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The proposed development is designed to be compatible with the adjacent properties, as the applicant has thoughtfully designed the units to range from three to four stories, ensuring a compatible mass and scale with the surrounding area while maintaining a minimum building height of three stories. Along the frontage, the proposed duplexes feature a mix of materials and incorporate a stepped -back fourth floor, which is offset by a trellis to provide articulation and architectural variety. The ground -floor shopfront frontage further enhances the streetscape by creating the appearance of a vibrant commercial storefront, seamlessly integrating with the public plaza and fostering an active, pedestrian -friendly environment. Lastly, landscaping within the public plaza helps soften the building's appearance, further blending the development with the public realm and enhancing the overall aesthetic and connectivity of the space. 4. That the land use uses, site design, and operational considerations in the proposed development plan have been planned in a manner that will result in a compatible and harmonious operation as specified in Section 7 of the MEMU overlay district. The proposed Project is consistent with the applicable operational standards outlined in Section 7, as it has been carefully designed to ensure safety, privacy, and functionality for future residents and the surrounding community. The development incorporates lighting throughout the site to enhance visibility and security in shared spaces such as walk ways, adjacent to trash enclosures, and within the private plaza as detailed in the lighting plan of Exhibit No. 7. Additionally, windows have been strategically placed to maintain privacy between units and neighboring properties, minimizing potential intrusions while maximizing natural light. Furthermore, on -site activities will be regulated and formalized as part of the conditions of approval, ensuring that community spaces are used in a way that promotes a balanced and well -maintained environment. Common entrances will also be designed to prevent direct access to individual residential units, enhancing resident security and controlled access within the development. Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, the proposed Project is exempt from further environmental review under Section 15168 (Program EIR). This exemption applies when a previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) has adequately analyzed the environmental effects of an activity, and no new significant impacts would result from the proposed Project. If the proposed Project remains within the scope of the Program EIR Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 3 of 9