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dr Item No.2 (continued) Edward Gee, Edward Gee & Associates, San Francisco, architect for Innisfree Development Company, reported that his former client EGS/Metro has decided not to proceed with development of the Gateway Subarea for a variety of reasons relating to financial ability, and the major proposed tenant, Safeway Stores, has approved Innisfree. Mr. Gee said that Innisfree is better qualified to proceed, was involved in the concept plans at an earlier stage and would like to develop the project. David Irmer, President, Innisfree Development Company, Sausalito, described his northern California Company and its construction experience 'n the Bay Area. Mr. Irmer mentioned the combined residential a,d commercial development at Point Richmond and in Tiburon and ~ condominium in San Francisco as recent examples. He introduced Ron McIntyre, Project Director, and Barney McCarthy who handles acquisition, preplanning, leasing, community re lations, etc. Discussion followed and Mr. Irmer replied to questions and commented concerning his expertise; whether or not it is necessary to expand the subarea to include the block from Jefferson to James; the desirability of including such a central city block in the subarea; the time needed to develop market and financial studies; Safeway's expectation of selling its property to the developer and becoming a major tenant; the need to include the Jefferson to James block in any master plan for the area whether or not it is included now; the manner in which property owners in the subarea may participate in the redevelopment; and the need for the availability of the eminent domain process if the project is to succeed. Al Davies, E-Z Davies Chevrolet, Jefferson Avenue and El Camino Reals said he has not received notice of the proposed expansion and does not want his property included in the subarea. He said that the property lines in the Manager's report are incorrect and provided a sketch of property lines. M/S: Claire/Chandler that the Redevelopment Agency proceed: 1. to authorize negotiation of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with the Innisfree Development Company; to allow nine months for completion of market and other needed studies; 2. 3. to request the Planning Commission to consider expansion of the Gateway Subarea as proposed by staff in the City Manager's Report of September 13, 1984, excluding the E-Z Davies Chevrolet property at the corner of El Camino Real and Jefferson Avenue; and Redev.Minutes 9/17/84 Page 2 ~ MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 142