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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 4, 1993 Page - 17 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Gerald J. Dorn, 293 Elsie Avenue, said he and his brother own three pieces of property in Mulford Gardens, and he lives next door to Mr. Norry. He said he is in favor of the Application because of pride of ownership. He said ownership should be available to all , not just a select few. Don Kauffman, 2493 Bermuda Avenue, said his son has property on 135th, and he would like to be able to build a house on the back so they could be together. He said he is in favor of the re-zoning. Jack Almand, 2541 West Avenue 133rd, said he has lived in Mulford Gardens since 1949 and has seen the street deteriorate since apartments have gone in. He said there is a world of difference between pride of ownership and rental , and he is in favor of the application. Ray Matherton, said he has lived in the Mulford area for 42 years. He said the main problem in the area is parking. He said this Application will set a precedent. He said if this goes through there will be at least 100 Applications. He said this matter has not been looked at carefully enough. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Polvorosa, seconded by Council Member Myers, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed. Council Member (aria asked a number of questions regarding the condominium-conversion process. Steve Meyers said there is a separate Subdivision Ordinance on condominium conversion. He said even though this Application is for only two units, the Ordinance still applies and is independent of the zoning action. He said the zoning creates condominiums as a Planned Development use, then the Applicant must go through a condominium conversion process. He said that the condominium-conversion conditions would apply, such as CC&R's, smoke detectors, noise, abatement, etc. He said the Conditions were applied at this point because staff was not aware at the time the Application was taken in that the condominium- conversion ordinance would apply to this property. He said the 0 zone is unique because it allows three separate dwelling units on one parcel , and it has to be re-zoned in order to provide for a PDC approval . He said after that approval , then the condominium conversion and map process can begin. Council Member Corbett asked if the condominium conversion would go before the Planning Commission and the City council . Mr. Penaranda said it goes before the Planning Commission in May at the discretion of the Planning Commission be referred to the City Council . In response to a question, Steve Meyers said parking would not be reviewed at that time.