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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 July 7, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Loretta Franke, the Appellant , addressed the City Council, commenting that the proposed project would lower her property values. She stated that she and her husband have worked to turn their backyard into a wildlife habitat, and the proposed project would have a negative effect on it. Ms. Franke expressed concern that the neighbors eventually plan to have more people live on the property. Esther Collier, representing the Applicant , addressed the City Council, acknowledging that there would be some impacts from the project to the neighboring the proposed addition, so his yard should not receive any more shadow than is already cast by the main house. Ms. Collier stated that the backyard of the subject property is huge, and the trees on the property will be preserved. Ms. Collier and City staff responded to questions from the Council. Sharon Christian, the Applicant , requested that the Council consider denial of the appeal, and approval of the project. The Hearing was then opened to the public. There being no comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory, seconded by Councilmember Starosciak, to deny the appeal and uphold the BZA decision. Councilmember Starosciak commented that while the TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) Strategy is visionary, it can impact neighborhoods through increased density. She noted that while she is in favor of approving the permit, this situation illustrates the difficulty in implementing the TOD Plan. Councilmember Souza commented that, as an advocate of open space, she has a in the proposed project area. She expressed concern that the proposed addition would more than double the size of the existing dwelling. The City Council denied the appeal by P. Woolston and L. Franke and upheld the decision of the Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Parking Exception; to construct a one-story 1,300 square foot additional dwelling unit attached to the rear of the existing single- Number 77-549-11. M/S/C Gregory and Starosciak. Ayes: 6; Noes: 1 (Souza) Mr. Woolston approached the podium, and pointed out that he did not receive an opportunity for rebuttal.