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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 28, 2008 Agenda No. 08-16 Page 9 of II Commissioner Brannan reiterated an issue raised during the public comment period and also in correspondence received about the proposed development. Since this project first emerged, residential units have been a part of the proposal, she said. While the City wants more residential construction and the TOD Strategy calls for additional residences, Commissioner Brannan said that she shares public concerns about the impact of additional families on the school system. While she does not oppose residential growth, she suggested that perhaps ICI might consider a hotel on the site rather than apartments. A hotel would be suitable because the airport is nearby and there are proposals to develop the Marina shoreline. Hotel accommodations would complement shoreline development and also help make San Leandro more of a "destination" city. She noted that a new hotel might either be similar to the Hilton Garden Inn or an extended-stay facility to accommodate families visiting patients in the hospital. Due to concerns about residential development on the site, she concluded, perhaps ICI would consider a hotel instead. Motion to Proceed with the Draft EIR Abero / Brannan; 5 Aye, 0 No, 2 Absent Approved Secretary Livermore thanked the public speakers and Commissioner Brannan for their comments, which now will be addressed in the environmental document. She said that a City Council work session on September 8 will focus on the proposed development more broadly; tonight's meeting focused only on its environmental impact components. Item 7: Miscellaneous a). General Plan Conformity of the proposed sale of the Chamber of Commerce Building at 262 Davis Street to the City of San Leandro. A conformity finding would allow the Redevelopment Agency to execute a lease, purchase and sale agreement with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce if negotiations are successful. Acting Chair Dlugosh served on the committee for the Chamber of Commerce, to advise the Board of Directors on the sale of the property to the City of San Leandro. He explained his involvement to the City Attorney, who advised that since he (Mr. Dlugosh) made no money for his services, he is not disqualified from voting on the matter. Secretary Livermore reviewed the staff report prepared by Planner Maryann Miller concerning the proposed acquisition of the property located at 262 Davis Street (Assessor's Parcel Number 075-0001-009-02). The property had been identified as a priority because of its location, adjacent to other Agency-acquired parcels that have been the focus of planning efforts to redevelop the entire block and create Town Hall Square. The Agency acquired 250-258 Davis Street (Washington Mutual Bank) and 290 Davis Street (Mustang Bar) in 2004. Preliminary design schematics include a mixed use development with retail on the ground floor and residential above, as well as the closure of a portion of Hays Street. The TOD Strategy (adopted by the City Council in September 2007) identified development of Town Hall Square into a mixed use development as a priority.