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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - July 22, 1991 Page - 4 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mr. Vitz said that at the conclusion of the Public Hearing before the Planning Commission, changes to the project were made by the Commission, as well as by the applicant, in response to the nine issues. He described the changes, including: 1 . The westerly access road has been shifted to the east as it comes up the hill to move it off the fault trace; this change resulted in the elimination of one lot. 2. Two cross streets were modified to terminate in cul -de-sacs instead of through streets, resulting in the elimination of four lots and an increase in landscaping and open space through the center of the project. 3. An additional emergency supply ARK has been included in the project. 4. The number of trees included in the landscaping has been significantly increased. 5. A fifth floor plan with three elevations has been added. 6. Kaldveer and Associates have provided additional conditions related to engineering requirements. Mr. Vitz then responded to each of the nine areas of concern expressed by the City Council in detail . Mr. Vitz described the City Council field trip to the site taken immediately preceding tonight's City Council meeting. He noted that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the project. The City Council asked questions regarding mitigation measures utilized beyond the use of landscaping. Mr. Vitz said the mitigation proposed included increased open space, the use of cul -de-sacs, and a fifth floor plan. The City Council asked if the brightness of the roofs and colors of the buildings would make them highly visible. Mr. Vitz said a condition could be added to address this issue. The City Council asked how the geotechnical engineer would be selected to supervise the grading and soils work on the site. Mr. Vitz said a process would be set up to select a qualified engineer. Mrs. Catalano said she had been in touch with the City of San Francisco regarding the engineer assisting them in their reconstruction work. Jim Ghielmetti , owner of Signature Homes, the applicant on the project, introduced Richard Frisbee, the Land Planner. Mr. Frisbee discussed the relocation of the main entrance and access road, the additional ARK, and the inclusion of cul -de-sacs. He said the elimination of four lots in the middle of the plan provides an additional one-half acre of open space. He said the homes are not all lined up on the same axis, which will reduce the mass and aid the visual aspect of the site.