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Minutes 2 October 30, 1991 Joint Work Session City Council/Redevelopment Agency/ Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Adjustments Al Rosenga of the Associated Homeowners inquired about potential for BART to acquire additional land for parking. Mr. O'Banion related that such an activity at the San Leandro Station is probably a low priority and that, in general , BART prefers to expand parking facilities within its existing property holdings. Fred Marley of Peralta Creek Adobe Condos commented on the proposed San Leandro Creek walk and potential problems, and asked how the element would be handled. Mr. O'Banion explained that he felt the potential problems could be resolved with design solutions and that the element should not be dismissed from the plan until design solutions are explored. Steve Shepherd of 683 Thornton Street expressed concern regarding the costs to property owners to provide amenities suggested in the plan and stated that implementation of the guidelines should be sensitive to individual circumstances. Frank Murray, 1548 San Leandro Boulevard, asked for a definition of "long term" as used in the plan and discussion and was advised that, in general , it means beyond 10 years. Al Plute of St. Leander's School Board expressed concerns about and opposition to the proposal for a small urban park at the southeast corner of Clarke and Davis Streets next to Casa Peralta and across the street from St. Leander Elementary School . Mr. Plute commented on the present residential use of the site serving a need for low-income senior housing and the potential for the site meeting such a need in the future. Mrs. Parkman of Peralta Creek Tower stated that the proposed San Leandro Creek walk and urban park elements, if developed, would attract undesirable and homeless people. Ken Goyeau, explained the presence and value to the City of 12 low-cost/income housing units for senior citizens on property owned by Mrs. Moutinho at 1240 Clarke Street. He also commented on the proximity of two existing City parks to the site. Mr. Goyeau stated that the average age of tenants on the site is 84 years and average rent paid is $383. Mr. O'Banion responded by explaining that the proposed park is merely an option use that should be considered if and when the property becomes available, and that there is no proposal to remove the existing housing units. Mrs. Linda Stutzman, representing Mrs. Moutinho, the owner of 1240 Clarke Street, stated that the site is a very desirable housing location for senior citizens because of its close proximity to downtown, public transit and varied goods and services. She cited various statistics related to the need for and availability of low-cost senior housing in San Leandro. Mrs. Stutzman urged that consideration be given to designating the Moutinho property for residential use