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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 3, 1996 Page - 6 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) C. Resolution Approving Parcel Map 978, 13170 Neptune Drive (provides for subdivision of single lot into 4 lots; Owners: Jerry Glass and Roger Barragan). Bob Rockett, City Engineer, presented the staff report. He said the request is to subdivide the property into four parcels. He said the owner also requested that park land in lieu fees be paid over a period of five years. Steve Emslie, Planning Manager, discussed the Use Permit that had been approved by the City Council for construction of a triplex unit. He said the Parcel Map has been requested to allow ownership to be conveyed with each unit, which will enhance the opportunity for home ownership in the area. He noted the City cannot require that the properties be retained by one individual, but approval of the parcel map would create an ownership situation more like that related to condominiums or townhomes. He noted staff had met with Yvette Reiss, the owner of the neighboring property, to discuss her concerns regarding privacy. He described the required landscaping and said staff is working with the triplex owner and landscape architect to locate trees in the most advantageous manner to provide screening for Mrs. Reiss. He said the project is being constructed in accordance with applicable zoning codes related to the use permit, and the parcel map does not materially affect the project. In response to Council questions, Mr. Emslie said, although the owner said he and family members plan on occupying the property, the City could not make this a requirement. He said the parcel map is required by the applicant's lender because it adds value and gives the lender more equity. He described the four parcels, and said Parcel #4, the driveway area, will be required in accordance with the subdivision ordinance and the CC &R's, to be maintained at all times to access the garage. Mr. Rockett further described the open area adjacent to the units and said any request to build on those areas would require a modification to the use permit, which would require BZA approval. Mr. Emslie said, if the Parcel Map were denied, there would be no physical effect on the project, but it would have an impact on the financing because it would be appraised as rental units. Council Member Young moved to continue this matter to the June 17, 1996 City Council meeting; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Polvorosa. Council Member Young said she would like to review the CC &R's and see photos showing the open space. Council Member Galvan said he did not feel anything would change by the June 17th meeting. He said the parcel map is just a financing mechanism.