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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - March 20, 1995 Page - 10 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Council Member Loeffler asked if all three conditions must be met. The City Attorney said they must. Council Member Loeffler said he understands the hardship on the property owner and has a problem with the consistency of variances in the area. He said he believes other variances have been issued in the area. Mayor Corbett thanked Mrs. Shih for being part of the process and said no one thinks she intended to break the law. She said the City Council understands Mrs. Shih's issues and concerns and are sensitive to them. She said the Zoning Code does not give them a lot of flexibility, and she has not heard anything that indicates they have the necessary facts for the findings in this matter. She said these types of issues may affect the value of the adjacent property owners, so the Council must balance everyone' s needs while maintaining the integrity of the Zoning Code. She said she did not find the facts to allow the Variance. Council Member Perry asked how long it would take to obtain a staff report regarding other variances. Mr. Emslie said it could be provided at the next regular meeting. The following Motion was then introduced: Minute Order No. 95-13, Matter of Appeal by R. Shih of the Board of Zoning Adjustments' Denial of V-94-5; Variance; to Reduce the Required Rear Yard Setback from 10 Feet to 5 Feet to Retain an Existing Addition, Which Includes a Family Room, Bedroom/Study and Bathroom; 14289 Santiago Road; Assessor's Parcel Number 80G-928-15; R. Shih; RS (Residential Single-Family) District. (1005) On motion by Council Member Loeffler, who moved its approval , seconded by Council Member Galvan, and carried by a majority vote (7) , the City Council continued the Public Hearing to the April 3, 1995, City Council Meeting. 9. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Council Member Polvorosa said he attended the Cabrillo Day Celebration on the Mayor's behalf. He said he also attended the installation of officers at the Boys' Club, and it was one of the largest turnouts they have had in a number of years - a very worthwhile event. B. Council Member Kerr said he had asked, at the last City Council Meeting, what the status of work at the Washington Manor Tot Lot was and was happy to see work has begun. C. Council Member Kerr said, at the last meeting, Council Member Polvorosa brought up the matter of crime in business and industrial areas, and the Council asked for advice from the Police Department about what can be done. He said the Police Chief has informed him there is quite a bit being done. Mayor Corbett said a Work Session presentation will. be made at the next City Council Meeting.