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In regard to further questions from Council regarding historical set backs and fence heights, Director Patterson replied that information pertaining to those issues predated his knowledge regarding Redwood City. Councilwoman Steinfeld stated that six foot set backs are not unusual. In answer to Councilwoman La Berge's questions regarding noise and tree removal, Mr. Brede stated that fifteen trees would be added and the large oak and redwood trees would be maintained. The Jehovah's Witnesses would work with the neighbors on landscaping and the height of new trees. In response to Councilwoman Howard's questions regarding encroachment, Mr. Brede stated that the congregations would be happy to take care of problems including building new fences if necessary. There is a committee for the project, and the committee could make decisions, and it is not necessary to take issues to all congregations. The neighbors have the phone numbers of the committee members. Also, the church would work with the Architectural Advisory Committee if the City so desired. Councilwoman Steinfeld addressed the City Attorney regarding documents that would guarantee these solutions to the neighbors concerns. City Attorney Schricker replied that in regard to the permit that there are conditions of approval, and the church is answerable to any damage, and the City does not get involved in private property. MIS: HARTNETT/BUCHAN TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND DENY THE KINGDOM HALL USE OF ITS PROPERTY FOR A PARKING LOT Vice Mayor Hartnett advised that he accepted the Jehovah's Witnesses representation and concern for their neighbors. Paving over the culvert is a dramatic change and beyond what he would expect in a residential area. Vice Mayor Harnett stated that the project would impact the area and not affect the parking problems significantly. He expressed concern regarding treatment to congregation members, and stated that the congregation is rightfully there to stay. It is important for churches to be in the neighborhoods and this congregation should not be driven off. However, the trade-off for the impact to the area is not sufficient. Councilwoman Howard stated she agreed with many comments of the Vice Mayor, and felt that the congregation went to great lengths to alleviate neighbors' concerns. Councilwoman Howard stated that the proposal would alleviate parking problems and believed that this proposal would be better than the existing situation. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 405 October 30, 1995 Page 18 - - ..--.-......... ... _.......... ......-......-..-..................--....-.--.