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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - July 6, 1992 Page - 21 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Dave Jorgensen, 698 Dutton Avenue, and a member of the Broadmoor Homeowners Association, read a letter from the Broadmoor Board to the Estudillo Board, saying Broadmoor came out in favor of the design, but extending an olive branch to Estudillo. He said the Broadmoor Board took the position that new buildings in keeping with the neighborhood should be promoted and that the developer made an attempt to stay within the North Area guidelines. He said it was the Board's opinion that the Planning Commission should do a complete review of this proposal . Anees Azad, 621 Begier Avenue, said he is afraid this will be the first of many developments and there will be a wall -to-wall row of apartments without personality or identity on MacArthur Boulevard. He hoped the City Council would look at the subjective elements, such as congruence with the density, etc. He said he was disappointed in the staff report, which seemed to be interested in bringing in revenue, and would like to see an unbiased, objective evaluation. Rita Hartley, 576 E. Merle Court, said she is concerned about what's being built on MacArthur and does not think condos should be built. She said she thinks they are not compatible with the single-family area, and they will not attract the right occupants and will have a negative impact on homes and shops. She said this should be developed as a commercial area. Adele Diaz, 805 Glen Drive, said the project is interesting and lovely, but businesses are needed in the area. She said she lived in a condo in Oakland that was beautiful and had a good mix of residents, but 30% were rented and parking became impossible. She said there were too many cars, and as many as six or seven people lived in one unit. She said shops are needed. Peter Spinardi , owner of the business at 250 MacArthur Boulevard, said the North Area Plan has been worked on since 1987. He said he thinks condos will enhance the area; and, if the City Council does not vote for this, they are going backwards. Val Gill , 14741 Craft Avenue, said this is a good project. He said there have been stores on Dutton and Bancroft, and they are empty throughout the area. He said he is afraid commercial in San Leandro has been overbuilt. He noted proposed expansions at Bayfair and Marina Square and said this is appropriate, but said MacArthur Boulevard is not a strong business area. He said this project would enhance the area. He said the Council is faced with a shortage of money, not just because of the recession, but because people discourage development and want services but are unwilling to pay. Florence Bartolini , 714 Bridge Road, Vice President of Estudillo Homeowners Association, said there was neglect and deterioration in the North Area. She said her Association is interested in growth, but this site is an ideal area for commercial , and she is opposed to condominiums.