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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - March 19, 1990 Page - 5 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) d. PD-89-8, GDP/PDP; Planned Unit Development; Twelve (12) Unit, Two-Story Apartment Complex; 342 Marina Boulevard; North Side of Marina Boulevard Easterly of Clarke Street; Assessor's Parcel Number 75-82-10; David J. Reichel ; R-5 (Multiple Residential ) District. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, Gaye Quinn, Acting City Planner, noted the Application is a request for approval of a 12-unit apartment building. She said the Board of Zoning Adjustments recommended approval . The property is zoned R-5 and so are the adjacent properties. She said approval of this Application will provide for maximum density on the site and that the developer is asking for some relaxation of the Zoning Code requirements related to open space so that decks can protrude into the open space. The proposal is for two buildings with parking underneath. She said the requirement for the Planned Development is because of the need for the front-yard decks. She described the sizes, exterior design and decking for the properties. The City Council asked a number of questions related to the density and square footage of the apartments. It was noted that some of the apartments are as small as 590 square feet. • The Hearing was then opened to the public. Dave Reichel , the architect, represented the owners. He said that, even though the apartments are small , they contain many amenities, such as, no hallways and 10-foot ceilings, and he would expect the units would be most attractive to a working couple since they are close to public transportation. The City Council asked questions regarding the market for this size of apartment and whether condominium conversion had been considered. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Santos, seconded by Council Member Suchman, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed. The City Council had considerable discussion on this matter. They said they felt the individual sizes of the units were too small . They also felt the exterior walls should be fire rated, particularly in light of the proposed density. Council Member Faria moved to approve the Application. There was no second to this motion. On motion of Council Member Santos, seconded by Council Member Glaze, and carried unanimously, the Application was denied.