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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting-July 17,2006 (existing) and the proposed two-family home into a condominium for sale as three individual units; Site Plan Review, to add a second story to the existing one-story single-family home and to construct a new additional two-family home towards the rear of the property at 13140 Neptune Drive; Assessor's Parcel Number 79A-565-41; J. Chen (Applicant/Property Owner). Continued from June 19, 2006. Mayor Young stated that this is a continued discussion from the City Council meeting on June 19, 2006. At that meeting, the public hearing was closed. Following staffs presentation, the Council could reopen the public hearing ifit chooses to do so. Mr. Jermanis noted that at the June 19 public hearing, the Council raised several questions regarding the definition of condominium ownership. Planning Manager Debbie Pollart gave a short PowerPoint presentation, reviewing the details of the project, reviewing the appeal by the Marina Action Committee and Mulford Gardens Improvement Association, responding to questions raised by the Council at the June 19 public hearing, and outlining the revisions to the Conditions of Approval. Staff responded to clarifying questions from the Council. At the request of the Council, the public hearing was reopened. Mayor Young noted that many of the speakers also spoke during the public hearing held on June 19 and adjusted the time allotted to the speakers to two minutes. Audrey Albers, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the Zoning Code does not address condominiums in the RO District. Ms. Albers stated there is nothing in the Zoning Code which prohibits the Council from banning condominium conversions in the RO District. John Manuel, representing the Appellants, addressed the City Council, requesting that the project be referred back to the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Mr. Manuel commented that residents of Mulford Gardens should develop their own CC&Rs and seek legal counsel to represent their interests and sort through existing zoning laws. He stated that the rights of the residents have been ignored by the City. James Chen, Applicant, addressed the City Council, commenting that he has met all conditions to comply with the approval process and requesting that he be granted the same treatment as other applicants of similar projects. Mr. Chen assured his neighbors that his family plans to live in the new home, grow roots here and become active, contributing members of the community. Hoang Ph an, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing support for the project.