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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - December 6, 1993 Page - 12 - • PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) D. Davis Hendricks, Business Manager, Estacroft Management, 595 Estudillo Avenue, spoke regarding the vacant lot on Joaquin near Bancroft. He said the proposal for the area is for P or RM 1800, except for the area at his property, which is proposed R-S single family. Under the present R-5 they could put in 12 units; under RM 1800 they could only put in six units, which is fine. They object to the rezoning to R-S single family. Property across the street is to be rezoned to RM 1800. Only the area around his property is proposed for single family. Mayor Faria asked why this lot is proposed for single family. Mr. Weisbrod said Joaquin is narrow and cannot handle a lot of traffic if apartments are developed. If zoned single family, the property owner could go through the PUD process, which requires more review than just site development. The homes on the street have a lot of character, and the residents are concerned about what's happening. The proposed zoning provides for greater review and involvement with the neighborhood. The Planning Commission recommends RS single family. Any change from that would have to go back to the Planning Commission. Council Member Corbett noted Joaquin Avenue residents have consistently expressed concern regarding traffic in the area. Mr. Hendricks asked why the south side is remaining RM 1800. Mr. Weisbrod said this is because there are already a number of apartments on the south side. Mr. Hendricks said downzoning tremendously affects the value of the property. If they try to subdivide it they'll have substandard lots. The property is now up for sale and people want to know what they can do with it. Mr. Weisbrod said people frequently take an option on property and apply for Planned Development and exercise the option after it's approved. He said the Planning Commission recommended that the north side of Joaquin from Bancroft Avenue westerly for one block remain single family, except for one condominium. Mayor Faria said it could be referred back to the Planning Commission. He suggested Mr. Hendricks come up with a plan for the property. He said they couldn't change the zoning from RS tonight. He said the City Council could refer it back to the City Council for rezoning. Council Member Nahm asked if the Council could adopt the Planning Commission's RS recommendation tonight; staff said they could. Steve Meyers said, if the City Council adopts the RS zone, Mr. Hendricks would have to initiate rezoning and would have to file a rezoning application and pay fees; if the Council refers it back to the Planning Commission, he doesn't have to file an application.