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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 5 Councilmember Grant indicated she would like to have the developer and/or staff develop options for the farmhouse and the vehicle/pedestrian access issues. Councilmember Stephens clarified his views regarding the preservation of the house, stating he advocates the preservation of the house but is not opposed to moving the house to a new location, possibly to the historic downtown area. Mr. Horn noted the developer does not own the house, and the current owners are interested in salvaging elements of the house for their own use. Staff will meet with the owners to discuss options for preserving the house. Councilmember Santos stated he does not support egress to the project by way of Castle Street due to the concerns of the residents. Councilmember Santos offered some suggestions for preserving certain elements of the house. Vice Mayor Glaze noted the Council is being asked to make concessions such as allowing a higher density and two-story homes in order for the project to proceed and there needs to be some give-and-take. Mr. Horn asked to have the item come back to the Council on May 19 in order to allow adequate time for staff to meet with the developer, for the developer to make changes to the plans and to provide notice to the neighborhood residents. Councilmember Nardine asked if an inventory of the interior of the house could be conducted so that elements which are removed by the owners could be replaced when the house is preserved. Mayor Young agreed with Councilmember N ardine, noting since the home is privately owned, permission would need to be granted by the owners in order to conduct such an inventory. Vice Mayor Glaze suggested if the house is in as poor a condition as has been described, it may need to be condemned. · Minute Order No. 2003-029, Motion to notice a new Public Hearing on May 19, 2003. City Council directed staff to notice a new Public Hearing on May 19, 2003, to incorporate the issues that were addressed by the Council relative to the project and to the design, location, and condition of the farmhouse. M/S/C Grant and Stephens. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Abstentions: 1 (Santos) The City Council recessed from 8:50 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.