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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, Page - 4 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Public Financing Authority Joint Meeting - May 19, 1997 Stanley Panko, 411 Borel Ave., Suite 520, San Mateo, addressed the Council, noting that he is available for questions. It was noted that he is currently in negotiations with the owner of 1170 Clarke Street, but they have not reached a conclusion as of yet. It would be their intent to use the parcel to carry the driveway through and to pick up additional parking. He further noted that the project has been designed at the maximum efficiency, and they are asking that the project be approved on its current merits. Council Member Lothrop clarified that the driveway and pathway would be two different materials. Council Member Glaze clarified that they would acquire the property at 1170 Clarke Street for additional parking and access to Clarke Street. Council Member Young clarified that they have not committed to any leases for the building at this point, but their intent is to lease to various types of uses. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Robert Pinson, 340 Arroyo Avenue, addressed the Council, expressing concerns with eucalyptus trees falling and related an experience where one had fallen into his yard. He noted that he had lived there for over 20 years, complained of noise from the Elks` Lodge, and added that the noise from Kragen Auto Parts was much worse. He stated that, if this development is going to proceed, there should be a sound wall along the creek so all the people on Arroyo and Toler can enjoy the use of their property. We further expressed concerns with an increase in traffic which will, in turn, create additional emissions from cars and trucks. He feels a sound wall will stop that and would also stop the contamination of the creek. He concluded by stating that the trees are undermined in that area. Steve Emslie, Planning Manager, commented that the property is being rezoned to a Planned Development, which allows a certain level of review that you wouldn't normally get. Through the Conditions on the Planned Development, there could be notification of affected residents and an opportunity for more review in order to involve the neighbors across the street. Council Member Glaze clarified that the uses permitted include intense retail, restaurants, service commercial, etc. Council Member Glaze suggested that in the future staff provide, as an attachment to the staff report, a list of what the possible uses would be for the property. It was noted that there would be no Development Fees for Street Improvements (DFSI) on this project. Discussion ensued regarding concerns with eucalyptus trees, referring to falling branches and the potential fire hazard. Concerns regarding the stabilization of the creek bank were also expressed.