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revenue would not be forthcoming anyway as the airline business would be shifted to one of the other area hotels such as the Marina Inn or an Oakland hotel that did not have the prohibition on long-term contracts. He noted it was a matter of fairness and maintaining a level playing field for all area hotels. The City Manager stated that the amendment would be finalized and signed by the developer prior to it being brought forward for Agency action in late November. 2. Update on Proposed Large Homes Zoning Code Amendment Plamling Manager Debbie Pollart introduced the item and gave an outline of how other jurisdictions arc dealing with the issue. She noted that communities with successful large home ordinances emphasize three key areas: limiting the maximum Floor Area Ratio ("FAR"), including a scaling of FAR for the size of the lot; requiring step-backs for second floors; and increasing the parking requirements for large homes. A staff memorandum and a summary of the findings are attached, (Attachment Nos. 2A and 2B) Mayor Young initiated a discussion regarding the size of other homes in San Leandro and nearby unincorporated County areas. Councilmember Stephens inquired why the City was concerned about large homes and what staff would like from the Committee. Pollart answered that staff would like direction on the review process for large homes. The Committee expressed interest in the outcome ofthe joint Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments work session on October 19, 2006. 3. Zoning Code Amendment Relating to Assembly Uses in Industrial Limited (IL) District Plamling Manager Debbie Pollart explained that staff had received an application from Faith Fellowship Chureh requesting a Zoning Code amendment to conditionally allow assembly uses in IL districts. Pollart then outlined the staff analysis of General Plan policies regarding the application and provided the Committee with two options for consideration by the Committee: (1) amending the Zoning Code to allow assembly uses in the IL District through a Conditional Use Penuit process; and (2) create an "Assembly" Overlay District in areas which meet certain criteria involving the preservation of commercial corridors, protecting industrial parks and avoiding land use conflicts with heavy industry, parcel size and being is close proximity to major arterials. A summary of the issues and some of the options is included in the attached summary (Attachment Nos. 3A and 38) The Committee discussed at length the importance of industrial land to the viability of the City and how industry creates substantial tax revenue for San Leandro. Mayor Young and Councilmember Badger expressed concerns over losing industrial land and how it may affect the future revenues for the City. Mayor Young stated she looked forward to hearing what the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Planning Commission recommend. Mayor Young asked that staff prepare a map showing the areas within San Leandro where religious assembly and adult entertainnlent are allowed, in order to better understand how these areas relate to one another. She noted her concern that these uses not be in close proximity to each other. Staff agreed to prepare a map and return to the Committee with the information. 2