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Resolution making findings and a determination that the proposed office / R&D project at 439 Eccles Avenue ("Project") is fully within the scope of environmental analysis in the previously certified 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report, and the Environmental Checklist prepared for the Project demonstrates that the proposed Project qualifies for streamlined environmental review as there are no project-specific effects which are peculiar to the Project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15183.
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WHEREAS, the applicant has proposed the construction of a seven-story, 298,470 square foot (gross square footage) office / R&D building approximately 122 feet in height (with rooftop elements reaching 1146 feet), a 6-level parking structure containing 448 parking stalls, open spaces, landscaping, and circulation improvements ("Project") on the property located at 439 Eccles Avenue (APN 015-071-260) of approximately 2.63 acres (referred to as "Project Site") in the City; and
WHEREAS, the applicant seeks approval of a Design Review Permit (DR23-0018) and Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM23-0006) for the Project, to be considered by the Planning Commission by separate resolution; and
WHEREAS, approval of the applicant's proposal is considered a "project" for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act, Pub. Resources Code ?21000, et seq. ("CEQA"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") on October 12, 2022 (State Clearinghouse number 2021020064) in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the development of the 2040 General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments and Climate Action Plan ("2040 General Plan EIR"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations ("SOC") on October 12, 2022 in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and the...
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