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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 January 22, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Owner); RM-1800 (PD) Residential Multiple-Family, Planned Development Overlay District. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis provided background on the matter and introduced Planner Elmer Penaranda. Mr. Penaranda gave a short PowerPoint presentation, describing the project, then responded to questions from the Council. Councilmember Prola stated that he would support a higher percentage of inclusionary units than the required 15%. He pointed out that the Inclusionary Ordinance requires but the Applicant is only providing 14 units, which is 14.58%.Councilmember Prola asked if the Applicant would be willing to provide one additional inclusionary unit in order to provide the full 15%. Mr. Penaranda indicated that staff has not made this request; however, it is within the formula contained in the ordinance for calculating the required number of units rounds the fractional number of units up or down to the nearest whole number. Mr. Jermanis commented that at its upcoming work session on housing, the Council may want to revisit this methodology. He pointed out that the developer has met the obligation under the current ordinance, but could elect to provide more units than are required. Kathy Oesterreich, the Applicant, gave a short PowerPoint presentation, providing additional details on the proposed condominium conversion project and showing pictures illustrating the tree issues that exist on the site. Councilmember Prola asked Ms. Oesterreich if Davidon would be willing to provide an additional inclusionary unit, for a total of 15, so that the 15% requirement could be met. Ms. Oesterreich stated that Davidon would provide the additional inclusionary unit. Ms. Oesterreich responded to questions from Councilmember Starosciak regarding the redwood trees to be removed. Councilmember Stephens inquired about installing washers and dryers in all units, the upgrades being made to the units, of what material the flooring was made, and the amount of sheetrock between the units. Ms. Oesterreich replied that structurally, the buildings would not allow a washer and dryer in each unit. She described the process for upgrading the units, indicated that the floors were a lightweight concrete, and stated that she was unsure about the sheetrock, but that the units had been built to Code. Councilmember Gregory asked how many tenants intended to move and how many would be staying. Ms. Oesterreich stated that due to the current housing market, Davidon has not given the residents notice to vacate. If Davidon receives final map approval, it will wait for favorable market conditions before converting the units to ownership units.