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MINUTES Page 3 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 5, 2006 M/S/C Badger and Starosciak. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 A. Matter ofPLN2005-00141; Rezone from RM1800 Residential Multi-Family District to RM2500 (PD) Residential Multi-Family, Planned Development Overlay District; Planned Development and Vesting Tentative Tract Map to construct a subdivision consisting of six, detached, three-story, single-family residences. Each unit would comprise approximately 1,455 square feet ofliving area, which includes three bedrooms and three baths. Each unit would have an attached two-car garage. 1537 Hays Street; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 075-0012-007; D. Langon, Langon Homes (applicant and property owner). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis asked Mr. Horn to introduce the item. Mr. Horn gave an overview of the item and introduced Planner II Elmer Penaranda. Mr. Penaranda gave a PowerPoint presentation providing a description of the proposed project, the public review process, and revisions to the project made by the applicant in response to public input. David Langan, Langan Homes, the Applicant, addressed the City Council, commenting that the proposed project is a lower density than the current zoning allows. He expressed surprise at the level of opposition to the project by the neighbors, noting the many opportunities for public input. Mr. Langon commented that the project was designed to fit in with the surrounding area and provide a transition from the high density building on one side to the single family residence on the other. The project is an example of infill housing near downtown and public transportation, and it is planned to have the homes certified as "green" homes. Mr. Langon indicated that, in response to a request by residents of the Garden Terrace, he looked into relocating the existing house; however, the party he contacted is no longer interested in the house. He now plans to deconstruct the house and recycle/reuse as much of the material as possible. Mr. Langon stated that Langon Homes primarily focuses on infil1 developments near downtown locations and strives for sustainable, environmentally friendly housing. The Applicant and staff responded to questions from the Council. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Virginia Eldridge, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, stating that she owns a condominium on the north side of Garden Terrace which would face the proposed project. Ms. Eldridge expressed concerns that the project would compromise sunlight and views to the north-facing units and that the Garden Terrace HOA never received notices for meetings to discuss the planning of this project. She quoted a portion of General Plan Goal 1.03. Ms. Eldridge requested the Council consider continuing the matter and asked that Councilmember Badger be present at meetings between Garden Terrace residents and the developer. Cathy Soza, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding the single- family dwellings on the subject block, bounded by Clarke, Hays, West Juana and Parrott