CC MIN 1975 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

168 services, the fact that the proposed General Plan revisions provide for reduced acreage for residential use; the probable cost to the City of supplying services to the increased area devoted to open space, the fact that open waterways are not as costly to maintain as other types of open space; the desire of the City to encourage development of the commercial/industrial areas in order that the resulting tax monies accruing to the City become available before additional resi- dential lands are developed, the fact that some City services are already available in certain residential zones expected to be developed first, and the fact that emphasis is anticipated to be placed on im- plementation of the commercial/industrial section of the General Plan relating to Redwood Shores. In response to question, Assistant City Attorney Maloney advised that the property northeast of the proposed marina can be designated recreational/commercial . In response to question, Mr Smith stated that the financial aspects of the district and the public benefits and costs were examined care- fully, and it is believed the proposed revisions would result in more jobs than housing units for Redwood Shores, with more intense use planned for the commercial area Mr Smith compared the density and value to the City of the commercial development of land for a ware- house to that of commercial development for many shops, and also com- mented on the desirability of combining high quality residential and commercial use of the waterfront such as has been done in Southern California and in Europe Mr Smith also commented and replied to questions concerning the difficulties of obtaining hotel develop- ment unless many other facilities are also available, and the in- tention of the developer to exploit the waterways. Mayor Weymouth invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so No one in the audience wished to speak MOTION Councilman Barrett moved, seconded by Councilman Norris , to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote The public hearing was closed at 9.55 p m. MOTION• Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, to amend the proposed revisions to the General Plan relating to Redwood Shores as follows: 1 ) delete the bridge shown at the east end of Redwood Peninsula going to Foster City; 2) show a grade crossing at Bridge Parkway (most westerly crossing of Belmont Slough) to be set aside, but that the area be protected so that a bridge could be built there later, if needed, 3) delete the Shell Parkway Bridge (most easterly bridge) to Bair Island, 4) show a crossing at Twin Dolphin Parkway (unnamed westerly street) . to Bair Island, and 5) reroute Twin Dolphin (unnamed westerly street) around the end of the lagoon instead of across it In response to request, Mayor Weymouth ruled that each portion of the motion will be considered separately. -4- Reg.Mtg. 10/13/75