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MINUTES Page 5 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 18, 2005 is the final design for the property. Mr. Horn stated that the design which was presented is the one proposed for development. He indicated that if the Council agrees to the proposed use but not the design, then staff suggests that the Council refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Grant commented that while another self storage facility would create a sameness of industry in the area, the site has been blighted for so long that she would welcome the development of the property. She noted that her colleagues have indicated that they are unready to move forward with the proposed project, and she stated that she would like to hear some options. Councilmember Glaze agreed that the property is blighted but commented that the Council should not grant an approval solely to have the property developed. He noted that the Council has an opportunity to send the project back to the Planning Commission to incorporate a commercial component with the self storage to create a mixed use project. He reminded the Council that Washington Avenue is a main corridor. He suggested that the Council refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to work with the developer on a mixed use proj ect. Vice Mayor Badger expressed willingness on the part of the Council to consider other ideas. Vice Mayor Badger stated that, after the plan has received the proper review by the Planning Commission and if the matter comes back to the Council, he hopes the plan will be in its final form. He suggested that the Applicant try to develop a plan that meets the current zoning and recommended that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Grant asked if the Applicants would be receptive to having the matter referred back to the Planning Commission. Ms. Rickles stated that the Applicants would be receptive but would like some direction from the City Council regarding the desired design or composition. Vice Mayor Badger stated that the members of the Council have indicated that they would like to see a mixed use project rather than predominantly self storage. Councilmember Grant suggested that the project might also include a retail component that fits in with the other businesses along the corridor and does not look bunkered or barricaded. Minute Order No. 2005-003, Matter of Appeal by Mark Landes, Landes Corp., Applicant, of the Planning Commission's Denial of PLN2003-00054; Appeal by Applicant of the Decision of the Planning Commission to Deny: 1) Rezoning the Property Known as 14340 Washington Avenue from CC Community Commercial District to IL(PD) Industrial Limited, Planned Development Overlay District; and 2) the Construction of a Self-Storage Facility Comprising of Approximately 80,700 Square Feet; Assessor's Parcel Number 77C-1235-2-22; M. Landes, Landes Corp. (Applicant and Property Owner). (1009/1024/1099/2761)