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MINUTES Page 3 City of San Leandro City Conncil and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 6, 2005 Boulevard and Superior Avenue on a lot that totals 0.36 acres. Seven of the units would comprise 1,647 square feet in livable area; one affordable unit would comprise 1,268 square feet in living area. The site is zoned CC-Commercial Community District. 635/641 MacArthur Boulevard; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 76-328-1 and 76-328-2-1; MacArthur/Superior, LLC (applicant and property owner). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave background on the matter and introduced Planner Sally Barros. Ms. Barros gave a short PowerPoint presentation describing the proposed project. Robert Caruso, Applicant, addressed the City Council, stating that the goals for the project are: to be financially viable, to be a long-term asset to the neighborhood, to benefit from and enhance the MacArthur Boulevard streetscape, to be a catalyst for future residential and commercial development, and to utilize an architectural style which is compatible with the existing neighborhood. Mr. Caruso commented that the Craftsman architectural style was chosen based on input from the neighborhood associations, and the garages and parking have been located at the rear of the properties. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Bridgit Lawley, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing her appreciation for the developers' efforts to elicit input from the neighbors. She commented on the current traffic problems on Superior and the additional parking that will be generated by the proposed development. Ms. Lawley suggested that the parking entrance be located on MacArthur and measures be implemented for slowing traffic on Superior. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding the Redevelopment tax increment. Tim Holmes, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that Mr. Caruso has provided a good example of community engagement. He urged approval of the project and requested that a traffic study be performed at the intersection of Superior and MacArthur. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Robert Caruso, Applicant, responded to comments made during the hearing regarding traffic issues, noting that the City's Engineering and Transportation staff is working toward a solution. Councilmembers added comments regarding the traffic situation in the area and agreed with the need for traffic calming measures. Engineering and Transportation