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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 4 Corina Lopez, 199 Cherrywood Avenue, addressed the City Council, stressing the importance of preserving the farmhouse for its historical value and expressing hope that the house will be moved to another location. Richard Jensen, 20 Hesketh, Menlo Park, addressed the City Council, expressing concerns regarding traffic diverted onto Grace and Dillo, which are very narrow streets and would be severely impacted. Linda Perry, President, Halcyon-Foothill Neighborhood Association, addressed the City Council, describing the process the Association has undergone in working with the developer. Ms. Perry stated about 70 neighbors attended an initial meeting with the developer last June, and two major issues emerged: 1) vehicle access and pedestrian access, particularly by transients, and 2) the impact of the two-story buildings on existing single-story homes. Ms. Perry noted the developer has been responsive to the neighbors and has modified the project plans to address neighborhood concerns. Rick Kislingbury, Vice-President, Halcyon-Foothill Neighborhood Association, addressed the City Council, stating he was asked by several of the neighbors to voice their opposition to any vehicle or pedestrian through traffic from the new project. Mr. Kislingbury provided a list of the names and addresses of the residents to the City Clerk. He also stated he believes it is unfair for the residents in the cul-de-sac to have the street converted to a through street. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Glaze expressed concern regarding access in and out of the development from Hesperian, preferring instead to see the street opened up at the court. He also stated the need to preserve the farmhouse and make its preservation a condition of the development. Councilmember Santos indicated he would rather see ingress and egress from Hesperian than from Castle, agreeing with Mr. Kislingbury regarding the expectations of the residents who bought homes on the cul-de-sac and noting safety concerns for the children who live there. Councilmember Santos inquired whether there has been any groundwater testing at the site due to the prior use of the land as a farm and concurred with the Vice Mayor regarding the preservation of the farmhouse. Councilmember Stephens agreed that the plan for the preservation of the house needs to be a part of the project. Mayor Young commented that the neighbors will not support the project if the access is moved to Castle. Mayor Young stated she believes the house should be preserved if it is deemed to be worth preserving.