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DRAFT MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City COlU1Cil and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-December 4, 2006 the restriction on the planting of heritage trees or vegetation in the Conditions of Approval, and he expressed concern regarding the potential for landslides. Walter Bielaski, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, stating that his property borders the northeast comer of the subject project. Mr. Bielaski expressed support for thc commcnts made by thc Appcllant. Hc notcd that all propcrties in the RS- VP Zone are single family dwellings and that the Applicant proposes to have several families living in the homc. Mr. Bielaski urged the Council to uphold the appeal and deny the project. Arto Yagjian, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that he is in favor of one large single family home on the lot since parking on Darius Way is limited. As a contractor, he noted that if a single home is built on the property, it would need to be very large in order to be profitable for the builder. Akemi Woofter, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that shc hopcd a singlc homc would bc built on the subject property. Ms. Woofter stated that she believed property values would increase as a result ofthe proposed project. Len Martinez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commcnting that the views from his home have been compromised by the homes that have already been built in the Langon subdivision; however, he noted that his property values have increased as a result of the newer homes. Mr. Martinez commented that traffic has increased, but not out of proportion to the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Martinez stated that he belicved the proposed home will be beautiful and will increase the value ofthc surrounding homes. Peter Gob, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that when he bought his home 13 years ago, he anticipated the development of the subject site. Mr. Goh commented that the views being obstructed are of the lower rooftops, not of the Bay, and the proposed project would not devalue the existing homes. Mike Luong, Applicant, addressed the City Council, commenting on his obligation as the eldest son to care for his six younger siblings as well as his parents and his own family. Mr. Luong stated that 20 adults would be the maximum number of adults that would ever reside at one time in the home, and he sought approval for that number so that he would not need to apply for another permit. Wayland Lcw, Appellant, addressed the parking issue raised by Vice Mayor Grant, noting that the limited available street parking is on a cuI de sac. Mr. Lew reiterated his concern about the hillside stability and stated again that he is not opposed to the project itse1fbut to thc prcscnt design ofthe project. He pointed out that the reduction in square footage of the home was accomplished partly through reduction in the height of the tower, which was above the 30-t'Oot height limit. Mr. Lew stated that he was told by staff that when a structure is over 16 feet high, the square footage is counted twice. 4