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MINUTES Page 8 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 6, 2005 that it is important for the City to recognize that, in order to provide inclusionary housing in the City, there is a cost, and the cost is higher density. Councilmember Starosciak noted that it will be difficult to meet all the conditions for the project, comply with the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and keep the project's neighbors happy. She indicated that she likes the proj ect. Councilmember Santos expressed agreement with Councilmember Starosciak's comments. Regarding the traffic issue, he asked staff to address the various options. Mr. Udemezue stated that the traffic study performed by TJKM addressed a number of options for the intersection. Staff felt that Option 2b, recommended by TJKM with right in and right out access, would create negative impacts and worsen traffic conditions in the area. After reviewing the report, staff chose the option it felt created the least impact for the area. In response to Councilmember Nardine's question regarding the sanitary sewer, Mr. Udemezue indicated that two options were outlined in the Sewer Capacity Study. Staff concurs with the recommendation in the report to connect the line on the west side of Washington Avenue with the 30-inch line and has chosen this option. Councilmember N ardine requested clarification regarding whether or not the intersection will be a 4-way aligned intersection. Mr. Udemezue indicated that it would be a 5-way intersection. She noted for the record that the Planning Commission did not unanimously support the 5-way intersection design. Mr. Udemezue stated that there was no opportunity to align the intersection with Washington Avenue, and the current design is the best under the current conditions. Councilmember Nardine asked how long the project would take to complete. Mr. Evans replied that from the start of construction, the project would take approximately 1 year to 18 months. He noted that the site work, including the widening of Washington, undergrounding of power lines and signalization, would be completed first. The site work would likely be completed within the first 5 or 6 months. Mr. Evans added that the Chin family had requested that the developer accommodate their concerns regarding construction traffic entering and exiting the project. To address the Chin's concerns, the developer will try to enter the project site from one of the driveways further away from the Chin property, particularly during the site work phase. Councilmember Stephens asked whether the access option to the Chin property was deeded. Mr. Evans indicated that it would be an easement and maintenance agreement between the Chins and the homeowners association. Councilmember Stephens asked if the agreement would be transferable in the event the Chins sold their property. Mr. Evans stated that the agreement would be transferable. Mr. Evans added that he informed the Chin family that there would be no maintenance cost to them as long as there is only one home on their property. If their property is further developed at some point in the future, an agreement for sharing the maintenance costs of the entryway would need to be made. The Hearing was then opened to the public.