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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) In response to questions from Mr. Schricker, Mr. Schroeter stated {' that with regard to present requirements, the density in the subject building is higher than allowed; that off street parking is the same; that open space exceeds requirements; and that condominium conditions can be different than the Zoning Ordinance might otherwise allow. M/S: Chandler/ to reverse the Planning Commission and grant the application of Leahy Apartment Associates for a Planned Development Permit to allow the conversion of a 110-unit apartment building to condominiums at 707 Leahy Street. MOTION DIES: The motion died for lack of a second. M/S: Bury/Britschgi to uphold the Planning Commission and deny the application of Leahy Apartment Associates for a Planned Development Permit to allow the conversion of a 110-unit apartment building to condominiums at 707 Leahy Street. Councilman Chandler stated for the record that Redwood City has one of the lowest rates of owner-occupied housing in the County and called attention to the City's requirements for condominium conversion. Mr. Schroeter and Mr. Schricker explained the relationship of an applica- tion for planned development permit procedure to the condominium conver- sion ordinance. ADDITION TO MOTION: Councilman Bury, with the consent of his second, included the following findings as part of his motion: Immo 1. that the project as submitted is contrary to the Housing Element of the General Plan in that it does not advance the policy requirement that there be a sufficient supply of housing to satisfy the need for safe and sanitary dwelling at acceptable cost for every City resident; 2. that it does not meet the policy of the priorities set forth in the Housing Element of the General Plan in that, if granted, the permit would not conserve and maintain Redwood City's housing stock as presently conceived; 3. that the permit, if granted, would be contrary to the objective of the Housing Element in that there be an avoidance of displace- ment of owners or tenants in housing programs; 4. that it would be contrary to the objective that rents not increase in an uncontrolled manner; and 5. that the permit, if granted, would be contrary to the objectives set forth in the Housing Element with respect to recommended action for future condominium conversion ordinance that the decisions with respect to conversion of condominiums relate to the general availability of rental units with particular concern for low and moderate income rentals. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilment Britschgi, Bury, Leipzig, Stangel and Mayor Biagi Noes: Councilman Chandler (Council recessed from 9:44 to 9:52 p.m.) [:: Reg.Mtg. 11/23/81 Page 4. t II L�