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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - September 5, 1995 Page - 6 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) Council Member Galvan said much of the program was an affirmation of things San Leandro is already doing. He said a lot is going on in cities all over California with redevelopment. He described Long Beach's success in creating a unique atmosphere in the Pine Street area through mixed uses and experiences and stressed that improvements must be considered on a property-by-property basis. C. Approval of Work Session Items Requiring Action. None. D. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken. No Closed Session was held. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Matter of Zoning Code Text Amendment (A-95-5) to Add "Group Residential " As a Use, Subject to Administrative Review, in the P Professional District; City of San Leandro, Applicant (allows "Group Residential " in the P Professional District subject to approval of a Group Residential Home permit by the Zoning Enforcement Official ) . This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, Justin Murphy, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report. He said the Planning Commission recommended approval , with guidelines for the Zoning Enforcement Official to follow in permitting Group Residential uses in the P District. In response to Council questions, Mr. Murphy said there was no opposition expressed at the Planning Commission meeting or to staff. Steve Emslie, Planning Manager, said this text amendment applies to the entire P District, not just to one area. Staff explained that, under the current Zoning Code, applications for Group Residential in the P District cannot be made because they are not permitted uses. This modification to the Code would permit application for the use, subject to the determination and conditions of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, asked if the amendment would affect the entire City and if an approval could be appealed. Staff explained the amendment would affect the P Districts of the City only, and an approval could be appealed. Mr. Filipovich said his homeowners' insurance is being linked to zoning and three of the largest underwriters in the country will no longer sell certain kinds of liability insurance. Ellen Geis said homeowners' associations cannot change anything if it is zoned for something. She said information on this is not provided. She asked if Group Residential permitted alcoholics and prisoners. Staff explained regulation of Group Residential homes is pre-empted by State law.