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M IN liTES Page 3 ~:?y oj' ~_i~_~~L~candro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopmcnt Agency Joint Mccting~}1_-~~!~U~~I~L1.2,_~~~_4 __ __ ___ l\1/S/C Badger and Grant. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Stephens) B. Matter of PLN2003-00081; Tentative Map for an Approved Mixed-Use Project at 1057 MacArthur Boulevard (Fonner Evergreen Nursery Site). The proposal would include approximately 4,780 square feet of pedestrian retail frontage, 4,128 square feet of office use above the retail, and nine single-family residences to the rear of the retail/office uses (includes one affordable housing unit); CC-PD Commercial Community, Planned Developlnent Overlay District, and RM-3000 PD; Assessor's Parcel Number 76-350-9; Hennigan Construction, Inc. (applicant and property owner) (approves Tentative Map 7452 to subdivide the property into 13 lots, in order to develop a new mixed-use developlnent with a two-story retail/office building and nine single-Camily, Cor sale homes, and a small play area, subject to the recommended conditions of approval). Councilmember Santos asked if there was a need to hold a public hearing on this matter. Attomey Wamer stated that, pursuant to the Municipal Code, the approval of a tentative map by public hearing is required if the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on the matter. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jenmmis introduced the item. He stated that, while the project is within a redevelopment project area, no redevelopment funds are being used for the private portion ofthis project. Planning Manager Debbie Pollarl gave a brief presentation which provided background on the project and outlined the recommended action. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, inquiring about the affordable housing unit proposed for construction. There being no other comments fTOm the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Young read into the record the written comments submitted by Councilmember Bill Stephens, who was unable to attend the Ineeting. In his letter to the Council, Councilmelnber Stephens expressed support for the project and for the resolution approving the findings for the tentative map. Councilmember Nardine asked if the developer is paying the school impact fee. Mr. JCJ1l1anis confirmed that the developer is paying all development fees. Councilmember Grant asked if the Council will have the oPP0l1unity to comment on the types o[retail establishments that will locate on the property. Ms. Pollarl indicated that if a retail business is on the list of approved uscs for the Planned Development, it can do business there. However, the Planned Development approved by Council last year greatly limited the types of retail uses allowed. Vice Mayor Glaze asked about the developer's decision to split the tract map and asked about the reason for the affordable unit. Ms. Pollart gave some history about the site and indicated that the developer wanted a high likelihood for approval beCore incurring the