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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 6, 2005 Page 20 Councilmember Grant asked if the property owners are required to disclose issues with the building as with residential property. Mr. J ermanis confirmed that property owners would be subject to disclosure requirements, and all the code compliance issues would be addressed before the units are sold. He noted that the project was referred back to the Planning Commission and Business Development Committee. The Planning Commission felt that the project should be approved and viewed this project as a model for future commercial condominium developments. Both the Planning Commission and the Business Development Committee expressed the need to establish guidelines. Mr. Jermanis indicated that those guidelines would likely be patterned after this project with respect to issues such as bringing the building up to code and adequate notification to tenants. Both the Planning Commission and Business Development Committee felt that this project has all the merits of a model commercial conversion. The Business Development Committee will develop the guidelines, which should come before the Council in the next few months. Councilmember Grant noted that residential condominiums have certain specifications such as solid walls and how much plumbing is shared between units. She noted that in his email message, Dr. McGlynn indicated that there is a single plumbing system for the building. Councilmember Grant asked the developer if the system will be changed when the building is converted to condos. Applicant Gay Quinn stated that, after the May 2, 2005 City Council meeting, she reviewed both the Residential Condominium Conversion Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act. Ms. Quinn stated that she believes the project meets the spirit of the Ordinance. She further stated that the Subdivision Map Act has provisions that are distinctly different for commercial condominiums. For this type of use, there is no requirement for separate plumbing or full height partition walls. Ms. Quinn indicated that the plans have been through a rigorous review by the Building Division, and the permit is ready to be issued. The Residential Condominium Conversion Ordinance requires 6 months' notice to tenants. Ms. Quinn noted that they have provided 8 months' notice. She stated that she hopes to convert the building into a Class-A office building that would attract medical professionals to San Leandro. She indicated that there has been a lot of outside interest expressed in the building because the units will be purchased rather than leased. Mayor Young asked about the tenants with long-term leases. Ms. Quinn stated that those tenants have been informed that their leases will be honored. Resolution No. 2005-075, Resolution Approving Parcel Map 8642 for Condominiums at 433 Estudillo Avenue, Assessor's Parcel Number 077-0539-015-04; Owner and Subdivider: 433 Estudillo LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (provides for subdivision of the existing single parcel located at 433 Estudillo Avenue into 22 commercial condominiums for the purpose of sale). M/S/C Badger and Santos. Ayes: 5; Noes: 0; Abstain: 2 (Nardine/Starosciak) 10. ACTION ITEMS