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148 recommendation, there will be 11 single-family (R-1) lots on the unnamed street and two R-2 lots facing Valota Road Lengthy discussion followed and Mr Schroeter referred to a slide photo of the proposed subdivision and replied to questions, stating that the new street would be wider than a half-street, being 36' wide with a full street being 54' (or a two-thirds street) , that parking will be prohibited on the undeveloped side of the street, that the Fire Department has reviewed the proposed application and anticipates no difficulty in responding to fire calls on the street, that there is no requirement for anyone to proceed with a Final Map, if a Tentative Map is approved, and that anyone may apply for a Planned Development Permit for his property and the usual proceedings would be followed, including public hearings on whether the permit should be granted B F. Willis, 1787 Kansas Street, asked about requirements with regard to allowable cul de sac length Mr Schroeter explained that the maximum allowable length for a cul de sac under ordinary circumstances would be 250' , but that depending upon unusual lot shapes and configuration of the property, a developer may request: exceptions to that requirement With regard to the subject property, Mr. Schroeter advised that if the requested exception regarding cul de sac length is not granted, there are other ways the street could be developed Discussion followed relating to conjecture as to possible inten- tions of the other property owner on the proposed cul de sac, the effect any plans of his might have on development of the area, and his stated intention not to sell his property. Mrs B. F Willis, 1787 Kansas Street, stated that Councilman Norris had suggested the builder get together with residents in the area proposed to be developed, but observed that the builder has not described any plans to them Mr Schroeter explained that the matter before the Council is not a development plan, but an application for exception to provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance which would permit the developer to build 11 houses and two duplexes with traditional setbacks, sideyards, etc on the property Mrs. Willis then suggested that no development be permitted until the property belonging to the applicant and that of the other property owner are both available for development City Attorney Schricker pointed out that the Tentative Map has . been approved informally for the subject property by the Planning Commission, but formal action cannot be taken until the requested exceptions are granted MOTION Title having been read, Councilman Barrett introduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Williams, (see below) its adoption RESOLUTION GRANTING EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY--HAGAN CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; and -4- Reg.Mtg. 9/22/75