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MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 7, 2008 Ms. Knudtson praised the City Council for its endorsement of the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. In support of this initiative, the Recreation and Human Services Department is offering several summer events for families, including Family Camp Night, Family Hawaiian Party at the Pool, and Family Fishing. D. Minute Order No. 2008-019, Resolution Commending ~inanda Goldt for Her Years of Service on the Board of Zoning Adjustments (approves ceremonial resolution of the City Council). (1019) The City Council approved the resolution commending Amanda Goldt for her years of service on the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Mayor announced that Amanda Goldt could not be present at tonight's meeting. He praised her years of service on the BZA. M/S/C Prola and Stephens. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS-CITY COUNCIL Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. A. Matter of PLN2008-00022, Appeal by P. Woolston and L. Franke of the Decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustments Approving a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Parking Exception; to construct cone-story 1,300 square foot additional dwelling unit to the rear of the existing single-family home at 78 Williams Street (PLN2008- 00003); P. Woolston and L. Franke (appellants); Assessor's Parcel Number 77-549-11; D. and S. Christian (applicant and property owner); DA-3 Downtown Area 3 District. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave a brief background on the item and introduced Planner Elmer Penaranda. Mr. Penaranda gave a PowerPoint presentation, describing the proposed project, the reduction of the proposed addition to a single story, and the discussion and decision by the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA). Peter Woolston, the Appellant, addressed the City Council, commenting that the proposed addition would make the dwelling too large for the substandard lot. Mr. Woolston expressed concern that the structure would block the light to, and views from, his yard and his neighbor's yard. Mr. Woolston noted that the General Plan addresses the preservation of neighborhood character, and that the single family character of the neighborhood would be diminished by the construction of this project. Mr. Woolston stated that this project would set a bad precedent, and requested that the Council consider its denial.