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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - July 6, 1992 Page - 24 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Kay Bender, 261 Begier Avenue, said he was not in favor of the development because of its size. He said if it were one floor less, it might fit into the neighborhood. He said it is a beautiful project, but in the wrong location. Scott Sommerfeld, 273 Marlow Drive, Oakland, said the development would be an asset to the neighborhood and set a high standard of quality for the North Area. He said denial after the developer has made every effort to comply with the North Area guidelines will send a negative message. He said the proposal complements the small businesses by providing pedestrian customers. He said an infill project is reasonable and appropriate. He asked why have a Specific Plan if it is not going to be followed and said the Specific Plan was developed with a lot of public participation. He requested approval of the project. Chris Dundon, 716 Elsie Avenue, said everyone who goes to the shops, such as Sabino's, drives there. He said a mixture of people and shops makes a dynamic neighborhood. He said if the vacancy rate is such that these units will be sold, it is a good idea. He said perhaps they could drop the front of the building to two stories . He said renters are not necessarily bad. Bill Godfrey, 706 Estudillo Avenue, said he did not move to San Leandro for something of this size. He said it is an overpowering structure like the complex on Davis and is not consistent with the North Area vision. He fears increased traffic and parking problems. He said the area is going through a change and this will surround it with high density and corrode the quality of life and drive residents out of the city. Barbara Mondello, 2034 Evergreen, read letters in favor of the proposal from the general manager of Taco Bell and from Eloise Hawkins, 725 MacArthur Boulevard. She said she is also in favor of the project. She thinks it will add to the city, benefit the residents, and provide an opportunity to build some luxury condominiums. Susan Hink, 880 Rodney, said the people who move in may have many cars, boats, and vans, and there won't be enough parking no matter what they do. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Polvorosa, seconded by Council Member Perry, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed. Council Member Faria said the Zoning Code would require 74-1/4 parking spaces. He said he was concerned about parking ratios and asked if there were some way to provide the required number of parking spaces. Norm Weisbrod said the number of units could be decreased, which would reduce the number of spaces required.