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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 5, 1993 Page - 12 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued), Council Member Corbett asked if handicap access would be made available to the book store. Mr. Penaranda said there would be a ramp that would lead to the front door of the store. Mayor Karp said the parking lot should be maintained so that BART riders do not use it as a parking lot. Mr. Penaranda said the lot can be posted with signs, and it could also be added as a Condition. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, said he has no objection to the project. He said, regarding parking, this is a golden opportunity, and the Applicant should develop the parking lot to the full extent and then lease out extra parking to BART to raise revenue. He said the City Council should not put any hamstrings on parking. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, speaking on behalf of the Peralta Citizens Association, Inc. , immediate neighbors, and his family, said he feels parking is an issue. He said many of these people will be able to drive, and they will have gatherings there. He said the training facility will be used for the local chapter as well as people from other areas. He said these are very nice people and he has talked with them extensively. He said he sees no problems and no one in the area has objections to the project. In response to a question from Mayor Karp, Mr. Rosenga said overflow parking from BART also parks on the streets in the area. He said, with proper posting of signs, parking can be monitored on the lot and neighbors can help. In response to a question from Council Member Kerr, Mr. Rosenga said he does not anticipate any problems with users of the facility parking on the street. Mr. Rosenga pointed out that DCARA does need some financial support and encouraged people to volunteer to help them in any way possible. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Polvorosa, seconded by Council Member Kerr, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed.