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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-DECEMBER 15, 2003 (approves rezoning to include a Planned Development Overlay District and a detailed planned development for a new Mulford-Marina Branch Library to replace the existing slnall and outdated facility. The proposal to expand and improve the library branch will retain the same neighborhood scale as the existing facility). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager J ermanis gave an overview of the itenl and introduced Planner Elnler Peneranda. Mr. Penaranda gave a short PowerPoint presentation describing the proposal and reconlffiendations for Council consideration. Councilmember Santos noted that a question arose in the Planning Commission hearings by residents of Mulford Gardens regarding the need for a PD. Councilmenlber Santos also inquired about airplane noise and whether the new library building will be adequately insulated. Mr. Penaranda indicated noise studies will be performed at the time the construction documents are being prepared to ensure proper roof and ceiling construction for adequate mitigation of airplane noise. Mr. Penaranda stated there is a need to rezone to a PD Overlay District because libraries are not permitted or conditionally permitted in CR COlnmercial Recreation District. The PD Overlay District would allow the City the discretion to deviate fronl the Zoning Code for the construction of the new and expanded library. Councilmenlber N ardine asked if the architect's rendition of the building is final. City Manager J ennanis stated the building design has not been approved and will go before the City Council Facilities Committee for input. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, asking the following questions: · Will the library be built on the existing property or a new location? Will the existing property be increased in any way? · If moved, and within the Mulford Gardens area, would it be within a Redevelopment area? · If within a Redevelopment area, will RDA funds be involved in the project? Mr. Filipovich spoke to need for a clear record of the tax increments developed from Redevelopment. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. City Manager Jermanis responded to the questions posed by the speaker, stating the proposal is to have the library remain at its existing location on the comer of Fairway and Aurora, the parcel will be expanded in size, it is not in a Redevelopment area and no Redevelopment funds will be used on the proj ect.