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MINUTES Page 5 C:ityo(" San I ,candro C~ty Council and SaJ~ Leandl:.~_ Redevelopment ^genc~ Joint Mccling---=-Marcl? 15,200.4 Councilrnember Santos inquired about the landscaping to the rear of the houses along Davis Street. Ms. Barros described the landscaping plan. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, commenting on the tax increment, Measure G and the separation of Redevelopment Agency proceedings from those orthe City Council. Robert Fox, 769 Donovan Drive, addressed the City Council, expressing his opposition to the project. Audrey Lindahl, 769 Donovan Drive, addressed the City Council, opposing the project and the large size ofthe homes being proposed. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was dosed. C'otlncilmember Santos stated that he has had conversations with both the applicant and project opponents, but he has not take a position on the matter. He stated he feels the property is inappropliate for a park due to its small size, and the heavy traffic on Douglas and Virginia would make it unsafe. He has asked the City Manager to have stall look into the possibility of traffic calming for the area. He noted that he discovered the house to the west of the property has been vacant for several years and will likely continue to be vacant for some time. Councilmember Santos mentioned the traffic prob\cms on Davis Street and the possibility of funding to rebuild the 1- S80/Davis Street overpass. Mayor Young offcred the applicant's representative the opportunity to make comments. Eugene Sim, the applicant's architect, introduced himself, thanked the Council for the opportunity to work with the City, and made himself available for questions. Vice Mayor Glaze agreed with Councilmcmber Santos that the propel1y would not be a good location far a park. He complimented the Planning Commission and the developer for presenting a residential development with as much as a 5,000 square foot lot size. He commented that he believes the size befits a standard neighborhood. Vice Mayor Glaze noted that while he has not been very supportive of Bartarse projects in the past, he feels this is a good project and hopes the Council will move forward with it. Councilmember Nardine commended the Planning Commission on its thorough job of revicwing the project. She asked if in addition to the in-lieu payment for affordable housing, there will also be an in-lieu fee for the park. Mr. Jennanis acknowledged there would be a payment of the in-lieu park fee. Mayor Young suggested that the neighbors might want to check with the property owners about the use of the vacant property to the west of the proposed development during vacancy as a community garden or 11)[ some other community use. She noted