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DRAFf MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 7, 2007 Page 11 Catalina Street from Industrial Park (IP) to Industrial Park, Assembly Use Overlay (IP-AU). No physical changes to the properties are proposed as part of this entitlement. The project site is located at the southeast comer of Catalina Street and Farallon Drive and is comprised ofthree separate parcels. Assessor's Parcel Numbers 80G-933-20, -21, and -22-1; International Church Foursquare Gospel (Property Owner and Applicant). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager J ermanis gave background on the item and introduced Planning Manager Debbie Pollart. Ms. Pollart gave a PowerPoint presentation providing additional background on the Applicant's request for a rezone of the 14600/14850 Catalina property to IP-AU to allow for assembly use, the reasons for the Planning Commission's denial ofthe request for rezone and zoning map amendment, the Applicant's appeal of the decision, and staff s recommendation. Appellant Peter MacDonald addressed the City Council regarding the zoning issues, including the adverse parking and traffic impacts generated by the church at its current location on Manor Boulevard. Mr. MacDonald noted that the new location on Catalina has ideal facilities and parking for the church, as well as good arterial access. Mr. MacDonald commented that he feels churches are compatible uses with light industrial. He indicated that their uses are complementary because their activities peak at different times, and churches support ancillary services that businesses need, such as child care, after school programs and human support activities. Mr. MacDonald noted that neighboring businesses have expressed support for the church's relocation to Catalina. He commented on Farallon Drive as an arterial, providing access to main streets and the freeway. Paul Gantt, speaking on behalf of Faith Fellowship, stated that he is a certified safety professional and registered environmental assessor and has reviewed the health and safety concerns associated with this project. Following his study, he concluded that there is no rational reason to restrict the church from locating to the site on the basis of the health and safety concerns. Mr. Gant provided a brief background on hazardous materials business plans and the overlapping federal, state and local regulations which protect the safety of workers and the community. Gary Mortara, pastor of Faith Fellowship Church, commented that he believed he was working hand in hand with City staff, and the Planning Commission's denial caught him off guard. Pastor Mortara stated that he didn't feel the application should have been denied due to health hazard, and the property meets seven of the eight criteria established for the Assembly Use Overlay. He indicated that the subject property fits the church's use very well. Pastor Mortara commented that the church does not provide paid babysitting; however, child care is provided for their programs. He described the current services and the days and hours they are provided. Jeff McGallion, speaking on behalf of Faith Fellowship, commented that he went to Orange, Texas to help rebuild after Hurricane Rita. He observed that churches are where people turn in an emergency; churches make the community.