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DRAFT MINUTES Page 6 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 2, 2007 Jermanis indicated that the owners have been contacted, and they are supportive of the applicant and the proposed use. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Bo Johansen, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the proposed use is inconsistent with that of other adjacent businesses and that the stacked containers would create a "visual effect." Mr. Johansen expressed concern regarding the amount of truck traffic that would be generated by the business. He commented that there must be a better use for the property, and that the proposal is not what was envisioned. John Manuel, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that there needs to be better notification to the homeowners associations and more community involvement on these types of issues. Mr. Manuel expressed concern regarding modifying the conditions of approval that were established in the past. He stated that he would like to see the City Council devote a work session to studying the truck traffic issue. Mr. Manuel commented that National made a concerted effort to communicate with the residents. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the City of San Leandro is not represented by homeowners associations. Mr. Filipovich commented that he believed the proposal is inappropriate for the area. He wondered whether the company's drivers are represented by the Teamsters. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Grant commented that what is being proposed is not what was envisioned five years ago when the original plan was unveiled. She commented on the reasons the original vision did not come to fruition. Vice Mayor Grant commented that National's business would work well with the existing uses. She expressed appreciation for the applicant's comments regarding rerouting truck traffic to 98th Avenue, and for the aesthetic improvements to the building exterior. Vice Mayor Grant stated that she would like to ensure that the exterior of the building matches the adjacent buildings and that the outdoor storage is completely screened. Vice Mayor Grant inquired about the large Mechanics Building. She asked whether it would be open and, if so, if it would generate noise between 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., pointing out its proximity to residential areas. Under the Permitted Use section of the Recommended Conditions of Approval, Vice Mayor Grant asked about the storage of hazardous materials and parking of vehicles. Ms. Pollart commented that the Conditions of Approval state that materials cannot be stacked higher than eight feet with the exception of the containers, which would be stored in the northeast comer and could be stacked two high or 16 feet total. She stated that she believed the Mechanics Building would be open bays where the pumper trucks would be discharged and maintenance of vehicles would be performed. Ms. Pollart