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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 4, 1993 Page - 16 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Leon Mayer, 14990 Wiley Street, said, if the City passes a law, it is no longer illegal . He said tenants are not better than homeowners, and there is no such thing as a homeowner and a tenant being equally concerned about a building. He said owners will take better care of the units. He said this is a good plan and is an improvement to the area, and it will cost the property owner $20,000-$30,000 to make improvements . Sue Pedersen, 2039 West Avenue .133rd, asked, if the property is divided into three entities, would there be a common sewer or would there be three separate meters. She said she has rental property in San Leandro, and her tenants take great pride in their residences and take care of them. She said ownership does not mean better maintenance of property. She said one of the Conditions for the condominium on Marina Boulevard was to preserve the trees in front, but a five-foot-diameter tree was cut down. She said she moved to Mulford Gardens for the large lots. In response to questions from the City Council , Mr. Penaranda said he was not sure on the question of the sewers, but each home would have its own meter. Bert Lewis, 779 Crosby Place, San Leandro, said he owns property in the Mulford area. He said he is all for this idea. He said at one time property owners could be selective about tenants, but they are now afraid to turn anyone down. He said people who live in property would be more likely to maintain it. He said this is a chance for people to get into property ownership by buying one-third of a property. Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, President of Mulford Gardens Improvement Association, said the Board of Directors voted unanimously to oppose the re-zoning. He said he also received calls and visits from 20 more people opposed to the re-zoning. He said he did not receive a single call in favor of the re-zone. He said the Association opposes spot zoning in the residential area. He said the General Plan designates the neighborhood as a no-change area. This will be a big change. He said he does not believe pride of ownership means better maintenance, and he pointed to his own property as an example. He said he is sure the properties will be rented. He asked if all three would pay property tax. He said the number of parking places was a concern and there should be at least nine spaces plus visitor parking. He said he did not feel the open-space requirement for a second-floor balcony was sufficient. At this time the three-minute limit was reached. Mr. Norry said he wished to continue with his presentation and was speaking on behalf of 900 people. Mayor Karp noted that Mr. Norry's time, which was the same as the other speakers, was now up.