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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, Page - 3 - San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Industrial Development Authority, San Leandro Parking Authority, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting - June 16, 1997 Council Member Young verified that the Applicant would have to get the clearances and permits necessary for mitigation of the hazardous materials from the gas station on the site. It was also noted that drainage would have to be accommodated on this site and meet the Clean Water Act. It was additionally clarified that there is no additional open space in this planned unit development. Council Member Glaze clarified that the developer would be paying park in-lieu fees. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Joe Savio, 14485 Wiley Street, President of Bonaire Civic League, Inc., addressed the Council, stating Waterford and Associates made a presentation to their homeowners' association, and it was greatly appreciated. At the meeting, the Bonaire Civic League approved the homes going in. He added that Waterford and Associates were very professional throughout this entire process. Sean Taylor, Architect for the Project, addressed the Gouncil and explained the project in greater detail. Council Member Polvorosa expressed his gratitude for the effort that Waterford and Associates made in working with the homeowners' and associations. Fritz Wooster, Waterford and Associates, 4040 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, addressed the Council, thanking Joe Savio, Norm Weisbrod, and Steve Emslie for their cooperation and support through this process. He noted the 13-foot driveway in question had been changed to an 18-foot driveway. He added that the studies are done and the clean-up work on the site should begin soon. He further stated they would like to begin work on the new homes in late summer/early fall, and the construction loan is committed. They are anxious to proceed and thanked all those involved for their support. Ed Suchman, 14336 Wiley Street, addressed the Council and asked if there are any bedrooms slated for downstairs to address any disabled persons that would be interested in the housing and whether the developer would be using union help to build the homes. He expressed concern with the possibility of persons picketing if union labor was not used. He concluded by stating his support for the project. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159th Street, addressed the Council in favor of the project. He noted that he is a member of the Bonaire Civic League, also, and owns a home on Cypress Street. He is in favor of the single- family houses there and went on to express his concerns with the state of the property as it is now, noting there have been problems with