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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - February 7, 1994 Page - 10 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, asked if the recycling program will be serving this location, asked what San Leandro Disposal Company is, and asked if the recycling program had, received bids. Mayor Faria noted this was not the subject of this Public Hearing. Glenn Hilton, 687 Pershing Drive, said he is in favor of the proposal , thinks it is a good plan, and this is a good place for it. Keith Royster, Architect for the Applicant, asked if the City Council would allow the option of using stucco instead of brick if the cost of brick is too expensive. Mayor Faria said it appeared the City Council was interested in approving the Application based upon the Planning Commission's recommendation, which requires the brick veneer. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, said his homeowners' area is adjacent to this project. He said this is an attempt to let one small brick building dictate the architecture of the whole area. He said the proposed building has many beautiful features, and brick is not necessary. He said brick is likely to fall off in an earthquake. He said the Development Department should be able to decide what should be done. Rick Richards, 335 Peralta Avenue, said this project will be an asset to the downtown area and will enhance the Root Park and creek project. He said he would leave the decision of brick or stucco to the Applicant and staff. Council Member Nahm said the building's relationship to the park and the bridge is significant, and it should all be tied together as proposed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Royster said they would like the option of using only stucco if brick is beyond their budget. Mr. Weisbrod pointed out that, after approval of the project as recommended by the Planning Commission, the Applicant would be required to go back through the Commission and the City Council if they wanted to change from brick to stucco. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Myers, seconded by Council Member Nahm, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed.