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D � ��D development to comply with zoning and setback requirements or for the private sector to assemble parcels for expansion of existing uses. The diverse property ownership pattern also impeded the private sector's ability to assemble lots for expansion of new development. As in the other finro areas, Amendment Area #2 suffered from inadequate infrastructure. Existing streets required resurfacing, reconstruction as well as sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs. Traffic circulation within and around the Amendment Area was impeded by the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. The multiple street grid system in the Area created dead-end streets, irregular intersections, and, as in the case of the Woodside Expressway, some hazardous conditions. The storm drainage system in the Area was deficient; the pump station had insufficient capacity; and the local gutter system was inadequate. The northeastern portion of the Amendment Area also suffered from deficiencies in water delivery — particularly during peak periods of water use. The majority of the Area's sanitary sewer network was vitrified clay up to 80 years old, most of which had never been improved. Thus, extensive public improvements were needed in the Area. Amendment Area #2 also had a prevalence of social and economic maladjustments that contributed to blight. The 1980 Census for the Area indicated that its residential values were significantly below the City and Countrywide average; that the Area's housing stock was considerably overcrowded; and that the Area had a significantly larger proportion of very low- and low-income households as well as a lower skilled labor force. City records also showed a decline in the City's retail sales tax receipts and a continued disproportionately small share of building permit activities in the Area. Thus, economic conditions in Amendment Area #2 had declined or remained stagnant. Table 2 summarizes the existing blight conditions in each project area as they apply to the blight criteria set forth in the Redevelopment Law at the time of plan adoption or amendments (pre-1/94) and according to the current blight standards adopted under AB 1290 (post 1/94). Although redevelopment efforts have been undertaken to remove the blighting conditions since the date of the original plan adoption and the subsequent amendments, they are still prevalent today through the Project Area. The Five-Year Implementation Plan is designed to assist the Agency in its efforts to eliminate blighting conditions in the Project Area. Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. 18610.001\030-003; 12/6/2004; DRAFT �J