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450 AGENDA (continued) ACTION TAKEN (continued) PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) limak 2. (continued) Frank Souza, owner, 1718 Broadway, suggested roe the proposed development will bring new people into the area through residences and business and encourage downtown business. Mr. Souza urged Council to deny the appeal and proceed with the development. In response to question, Planning Director Schroeter advised that once the mixed use structure is approved, then its design must work with it, and that an architectural permit would be issued which is subject to appeal to the City Council. He observed that the general size, shape, location and division of space of the mixed use building would be approved and the architectural design must fit or perhaps alterations made to accommodate an approved design. Fred Herring, Herring and Worley, 1741 Broadway, described the properties in which he is pres- ently involved, noting that they include older buildings where preservation may be a con- sideration,and vacant lots, and suggested the diversity is interesting. In response to questions regarding architectural design and the Council's desire for excellence, Mr. Herring observed that there are a series of needed permits which are on a conceptual level, and that if the development is approved, then he can move on to specifics. He replied to mu% questions regarding adequacy of parking, noting that the property has been in the parking dis- trict and could therefore expect relaxation woo of business parking requirements in the building and stated that his projects are in- tended to work together, but different time- tables prevent preparation of a total concept plan. (Council recessed from 8:50 to 9:00 p.m.) Constant Davis, 566 Compass Circle, architect, member of AIA, retired from General Services Department of San Mateo County, is affiliated with Herring and Worley, and has studied their projects. Mr. Davis suggested the projects are an exciting addition to downtown and offer nothing incompatible with historic preserva- tion of Main Street. In response to question, Mr. Davis said the projects are contemporary design as were those which are now called "turn of the century"; that good architecture from different times can exist compatibly together; and that old-style false fronts or old building techniques are not appropriate or desirable. Mr. Sposito again stated that he favors sym- pathy between new and old development on Main Street. Mrs. Woodhams noted the Titus Hilton Building now used for American Printing is also of historic interest. In response to question as to what he favors, Mr. Rogoway stated that he would like the Adj.Mtg. 1/26/81 Page 4