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Mayor La Berge asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one else wished to speak. MIS: STANGELIMURRAY TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Carried by unanimous voice vote and the Hearing closed at 11:14 p.m. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-045 Councilman Claire asked Planning Director Patterson about the configuration of the plan for 251 Jackson Avenue and how it conforms with Redwood City Zoning Ordinances. Director Patterson advised there would be 12 bedrooms with one kitchen, and that configuration does conform to the current parking regulations. Mr. Patterson advised it is a legal non-conforming structure right now and changes can be made as long as they do not expand the non-conformity. Discussion ensued regarding the number of people living in the building now as compared to the 15 proposed residents, plus staff. Director Patterson suggested that currently there would be a maximum of about 12 people living in the building, and he based justification of the increase to 15 residents on the fact that problems in residential neighborhoods center aröund parking, and that the proposed use would better the parking situation as there will be fewer cars. Director Patterson advised that a condition to the Use Permit limits this use to Hawthorne House only, and if the Community Living Center sells the property or moves from the property, they have to convert it to a use that conforms to the current zoning ordinance with respect to parking, which is a duplex or possibly a triplex. M/S: STANGEL/MURRAY TO DENY THE APPEAL AND THE USE PERMIT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS. In answer to Council questions, Ms. Vosburg agreed to accept the conditions attached to the Use Permit. Councilman Greenalch advised he would like additional time to consider everything he had heard and does not want to rush to judgment. Councilman Greenalch stated he saw two tragedies: mental illness as a real tragedy and forcing this program on a neighborhood that doesn't like it. He added that he has serious concerns regarding density; he believes the residents of the proposed Hawthorne House on Jackson Avenue will not pose a threat to the neighborhood; but 15 people, regardless of who they are, in that particular neighborhood, is not appropriate. Councilman Bury agreed that it is a difficult situation, but stated he believed the location was acceptable and that the neighborhood would be challenged to make it work. Councilman Bury described the need for conveniently located facilities, and expressed confidence that a year from now everyone will be speaking favorably of the program. Councilman Claire also acknowledged the difficult situation and described his unfortunate experience with several mentally ill people who have caused him and his family some unpleasant times. Councilman Claire expressed a need for help for these individuals who suffer from mental disease. He added that changing the zoning so many years ago from R-l to R4 at the Regular Meeting Minutes Apri 1 20, 1992 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page 14 Page No. 56