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<br />Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and <br />San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting - February 22, 2000 <br /> <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />The Architect responded that it was a matter of need for more tenant space and a <br />more "urban edge" desired by the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Council Member Glaze indicated he would like to see the design and architectural <br />changes come back to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency for further <br />discussion. <br /> <br />Council Member Grant suggested that some design preferences may change the <br />cost of the project. <br /> <br />The City Manager reported that the. City Council/Redevelopment Agency can <br />review the plans further at a future meeting, once the DDA is adopted, in order to <br />enable the project to move forward. <br /> <br />Council Member Glaze clarified which version was presented to the Planning <br />Commission. Debbie Potter clarified this matter, describing how the project <br />evolved from addressing the needs of a retail user, to now addressing the needs of <br />office users, and then how the development evolved, as reflected by the more <br />refined drawings. <br /> <br />Council Member Loeffler stated he appreciated the dialogue about the project. He <br />pointed out the City does not have design standards, and the City Council is <br />somewhat skeptical of designs, given recent development in the downtown. He <br />acknowledged the project is sensitive to the community and environment. He <br />asked if there are accommodations for bicycles. He further stated he shared his <br />colleague's concerns about design changes but acknowledged the needs of the <br />future tenants. <br /> <br />Council Member Lothrop recalled past projects proposed for the site and <br />expressed her confidence in the developer's ability to reflect the history and flavor <br />of the community. She also acknowledged the community, especially the Friends <br />of the San Leandro Creek, and the Richards, for their involvement, as well as Ann <br />Hague and Glenn Hilton. <br /> <br />Mayor Young stated she agrees with comments made by the balance of the City <br />Council. She also complimented the developer for his perseverance on this <br />project. <br />