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Resolution No. 2025-23 Page 5 of 12 community. Urban Design Element The proposed project advances the Urban Design Element by improving the physical character and livability of the area, consistent with Goal UD- and Policy UD-1.1. The new three-story building is designed to be compatible with the scale of surrounding development, supporting Goal UD-2 and Policy UD-2.2. Landscaped buffers and site planning help ensure the Project serves as an effective transition between residential and industrial uses. Additionally, the Project enhances the streetscape along Fourth Street and Standard Avenue with new tree s, upgraded landscaping, and improved pedestrian amenities, fulfilling Goal UD -3 by creating safe, visually appealing, and sustainable travel corridors that contribute to a positive community image. K.Pursuant to Section 41-650 of the SAMC and the analysis in the Request for Planning Commission Action dated July 28, 2025, and exhibits attached thereto, the Planning Commission also modifies the regulations in SAMC Sections 41- 475(b), 41-475(d) and 41-477(k) of the SAMC to allow for relief from minimum landscaped yard requirements, as strict enforcement of such regulations would cause an undue hardship to the Applicant. The subject property is a highly irregularly-shaped site. Retrofitting the existing structures to comply with these specific landscaping standards would require major demolition or reconfiguration, which is not practical given the established development pattern. Moreover, the spatial limitations make it infeasible to retrofit standard landscaping widths without substantial reduction in building square footages, resulting in both physical hardship and operational inefficiency since it will require further revision to existing buildings and site layout. Modifying these requirements would allow the Applicant to maximize the use of the site and efficiently use the space available while still providing enhanced landscaping and visual buffers where feasible. These modifications would support the operational needs of the facility and improve the site’s overall appearance and compatibility with surrounding properties. Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review, pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (In-Fill Development Projects), because the Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan land use designation and applicable General Plan policies, as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. Moreover, the proposed development occurs within the City limits on a project site of no more than five acres; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemp tion, Environmental Review No. 2024- 22, will be filed for this Project. Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized