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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 19, 1995 Page - 9 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) The Applicants, Roger Barragan and Jerry Glass, said lots which do not meet the minimum width can be developed, subject to a Conditional Use permit. They said-they agreed t6`greater-setbacks. They said there are several units in the area which have triplexes, quadplexes, or three, single-family homes. They described other development in the area and showed a video of the surrounding neighborhood, which they said included eight duplexes and some triplexes. They said the Board of Zoning Adjustments wants them to conform to the existing uses, but there is no consistency. The Applicants displayed drawings of the layout of the proposal , color schemes, etc. , and also showed slides of their property. They described the sideyard widths and proposed landscaping and said they were trying to accommodate others. They said they exceed all code requirements and cover less area than the neighboring property. They said this is a well -designed, upgraded project. Xochitl Thomas-Glass, Applicant, presented a letter from Walt Fernandez, Walt's Village Health Club, in favor of the project. Ms. Thomas-Glass said they want to enhance the neighborhood. She said the project was discussed with the Mulford Gardens Homeowners' Association. She described the history of ownership of the project and the area. She said there is no pattern among existing homes. Jerry Dorn, 293 Elsie, Owner of Property in the Subject Area, said the proposal provides for a fine unit, which will uplift the neighborhood, and should be approved. Sophie Jones, 2660 Williams Street, said she is all for development and likes to see property look nice. Robert Storer, Owner of Pellegrini Construction, said projects designed • by Juan Lavarella look beautiful . He said the owners deserve this project, it is good for the area, and the area deserves the project. Earl Helms; 13040 Neptune Drive, said he doesn't know what the Master Plan is for the area, but the project should comply with it. In response to Council questions, he said he signed a petition against the project; but, since the last meeting, the owners agreed to comply. Paul Miller, 14295 Neptune Drive, said the Applicant is building within the guidelines of the Zoning Code. Mr. Miller said he is in favor of the project, and it is important to Neptune Drive. He said many properties have numerous cars, cranes, etc. , and this project contributes to the betterment of San Leandro and to the gateway to the Marina.