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MINUTES Page 3 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-NOVEMBER 17, 2003 Larry Norry, Mulford Gardens Improvement Association, addressed the City Council, noting there is some confusion about the number of bedrooms the units will have. He stated the Association's opposition to the project, citing objections to the size of the units, the size of the entire project, changing of the zoning of the property and the unsuitability of rowhouses for the area. Lou FiIipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, stating attempts by citizens to obtain information from the City or to provide input is futile. He addressed additional participation issues and concerns. Mr. Filipovich stated he agreed with Mr. Norry's comments on the project, noting Mr. Norry lives in the project area. There being no other speakers, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. (Vice Mayor Glaze arrived at the meeting during the Public Hearing portion of this item.) Randy Papierniak, the property owner, addressed the City Council, stating he polled the neighboring residents within 500 feet of the proposed proj ect. He made contact at 34 of the 41 homes in the area, and 94% of those surveyed signed his petition in support of the project. Mr. Iwerson responded to the comment regarding the number of bedrooms the units will have, stating one of the four-bedroom floor plans can be altered so that one bedroom can be converted to a study. Mr. Iwerson commented on the density issue, noting that the density of the proposed project is similar to that of the apartments next door. Mayor Young asked if the project faces Doolittle and if it would be considered part of Mulford Gardens or Little Alaska. Mr. Iwerson confirmed that the project faces Doolittle. Mr. Penaranda stated the proj ect is closer to Little Alaska than to Mulford Gardens. Councilmember Grant commented that since the development faces Doolittle, it would not be the ideal location for family dwellings. Otherwise, she stated it was a good project. Counciln1ember Grant expressed concern regarding the .6 unit of affordable housing versus having one whole unit and asked the Council to consider a discussion on the City's housing policies in the near future. Councilmember Nardine asked if the utility poles would be undergrounded. Mr. Penaranda responded that the existing utility poles would not be undergrounded until the street is widened. . Ordinance No. 2003-017, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property Herein Described as to Zoning District and Amending Zoning Map (PLN2003-00079); 1903 Doolittle Drive (a Vacant Lot at the Southwest Comer of Doolittle Drive and Sitka Street); Assessor's Parcel Number 77 A-699-1-1. (l 009/1 099/1 024)