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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 18, 2005 that self storage is a higher use than the standard listed in the General Plan. She indicated that Mr. Landes is willing to work with the City and the community to bring this project to fruition. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, stating that his participation during the Planning Commission public hearing on this item was not captured in the meeting minutes. Mr. Filipovich suggested that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Glaze commented that while the proposed project would be an improvement to the area, he didn't feel that, in its present form, it would justify overturning the Planning Commission denial and approving a rezone. He suggested that, if the Applicant was flexible enough to consider other options, the project could be revised as a mixed use plan that includes self storage as a smaller component ofthe total project and referred back to the Planning Commission for review. Councilmember Santos commented that the Council has not been provided with information on vacancy rates and the demand for self storage in the area. He stated that he would need to see a more precise plan before he could render a decision. Councilmember Santos commented that some neighboring businesses have changed their positions on the project since the last time this item was heard. Councilmember Grant noted that when the Council last heard the matter, the rezone of the entire corridor was being considered. Mr. Horn confirmed that this was the case. Councilmember Grant pointed out that since the Council is now considering rezoning only the subject parcel, it might explain the change in the position of the other neighboring businesses that objected to the rezoning of their own properties. Councilmember Grant asked if the rezone is necessary in order for the Applicant to move forward with the proposal to build the self storage facility. Mr. Horn confirmed that it is and noted that the Planning Commission was willing to consider a rezone if a higher and better use was proposed other than purely self storage. Councilmember Grant asked if patrons would have 24-hour access to the facility. Mr. Penaranda indicated that one of the documents provided by the Applicant listed a closing time. Councilmember Grant inquired about the structure which resembled an office building behind the eight-foot wall fronting the property. Mr. Penaranda stated that the building was a two-story self storage building with faux windows added. Councilmember Grant asked what would happen if the Applicant decided on some other use for the property in the future. Mr. Horn stated that if the project is approved and the Applicant wanted to change the project significantly, the Applicant would need to submit a new Planned Development plan for City Council approval to replace the previous Planned Development. Councilmember Grant asked if any retail use is proposed. Mr. Horn indicated that there would be some retail sales associated with the self storage operation, such as sales of boxes and other packing materials. She noted the various types of storage facilities shown in the Applicant's presentation and asked if the plan presented