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5. The pedestrian gate is not required by either the Fire or Building Code and thus can be closed permanently. In conclusion, the Planning Commission Staff Report recommends that the vehicle exit with a sliding gate onto Harold Avenue remain; that the pedestrian gate be closed; that the current circulation pattern on the complex lot be maintained; and that the tire spikes be removed. On July 2, 1996, the City of San Leandro Development Services Department posted notice of a hearing on July 11, 1996 by the Planning Commission to "consider revocation or modification to site development subcommission approval granted in 1975, to permit vehicle and pedestrian access to Harold Avenue from the St. Moritz Apartments at 14744 Washington Avenue." During the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter on July 11, 1996, the Commission considered the findings of the July 5th Staff report and heard testimony. The testimony, detailed infra, may be summarized as follows: Residents of Harold Avenue continue to feel that the combination of vehicular and pedestrian access to the complex via Harold Avenue creates problems of noise; impacted on - street parking; loitering; speeding and increased volume of traffic; litter from both pedestrians and cars; and increased pedestrian traffic. Residents also asserted that there was an increase in illicit activity attributable to the pedestrians using the gate into the complex. Mr. Sullivan maintains that now as in 1975, vehicular access onto Harold Avenue is necessary to provide safe exit from the complex. He also asserts that from 1977 until February 1996, he received no complaints from the residents of Harold Avenue or other neighbors of the G: V OANN VSMORnZW SFINDG. C C