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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting and San Leandro Public Financing Authority Special Meeting-April 21, 2003 Page 3 This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager J ermanis introduced Planning Manager Debbie Pollart, who gave background on the item. Ms. Pollart introduced Planner Sally Barros, who gave a PowerPoint presentation describing the proposed project. Richard Juarez, RBJ Ventures (Applicant), addressed the City Council, requesting the Council's approval of the project and giving a PowerPoint presentation providing additional detail on the proposal before the Council. Councilmember Grant commented favorably on the development but expressed concerns regarding access to the street from Hesperian Boulevard and the availability of parking on the narrow street. She asked if there has been consideration for closing the street at Hesperian and opening access at Castle Street. Mr. Juarez replied that RBJ Ventures has met with the neighbors, and none of the neighbors were interested in opening the street at Castle to through traffic. Mr. Juarez noted it is possible to create additional parking in the development to supplement the available street parking. Councilmember N ardine expressed concerns regarding parking, particularly the potential for illegal parking in the emergency turnaround area. Mr. Juarez indicated the emergency turnaround area would be clearly marked with No Parking signs and red curbs and enforced by the homeowners association. Mr. Juarez noted the developer has reviewed the City's Municipal Code and believes the parking requirements have been met. Councilmembers asked several clarifying questions regarding the park, traffic and the farmhouse. Janice Muzzy, 1021 Castle Street, addressed the City Council, stating her family took into consideration the neighbors' concerns and desires in the decision to sell the property to RBJ Ventures. Ms. Muzzy submitted to the City Clerk a petition from neighbors on Castle, Dillo and Ark Streets, opposing vehicular and pedestrian traffic access from Castle Street to the proposed development on Hesperian. She stated she believes the project will enhance the surrounding residential area and urged the Council to approve the project in its current form. Councilmember Santos asked why the home was no longer occupied. Ms. Muzzy stated her elderly aunt lived alone in the home until health issues prevented her from doing so safely. Although the house is being maintained by the family, the heating, electrical and plumbing are all substandard. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Brent Beavers, 344 Lille Avenue, addressed the City Council, commending the Council for looking into ways to preserve the farmhouse.