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Article 33 Nonconforming Uses and Structures, and specifically Section 33.13, Replacement of Destroyed or Damaged Nonconforming Structures, which would result in the reconstruction of 251 Jackson as a single family dwelling only. The housing of 15 residents is in direct conflict with the intent of this Article. Mr. Goggiano spoke about the problems of 696 Upton, 2936 Jefferson and 231 Lincoln and the negative impact on property values caused by these facilities, including the negative impact on the Espinosa's property. Mr. Goggiano stated the Use Permit approval was in direct violation of Article 42, Section 42.3 being "detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use." Mr. Goggiano stated that Redwood City has more than its fair share of housing for the impaired and handicapped, and asked Council to conduct a study of participation by our sister cities. In answer to Council questions regarding how the Zoning Administrator's actions were detrimental to health and safety, Mr. Goggiano restated both Zoning Ordinances Articles 33 and 42, and compared Hawthorne House to 696 Upton, and stated articles in the newspapers discussed fears of senior citizens. Mr. Goggiano read the letter from Renee Shedoudi (Exhibit 4), 226 Jackson Avenue, who stated she would be afraid to leave her house and walk by a house with mentally ill people who are good people but not in control of their actions. Councilman Greenalch addressed the issue of the significant conflict of values. Councilman Bury spoke of the need for facilities to be adequately distributed, the reality of cost and availability of property in Redwood City, and the empathy of the Council towards the concerns of the neighborhood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor La Berge declared a recess at 9:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:38 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rose Presotto, owner of 219 Jackson, resident of San Carlos, spoke of her concerns regarding the misinformation in the notification letters, (Exhibit B-5 and B-6) and asked Council to revoke the Use Permit. Mrs. Presotto read from a Ted Koppel report (Exhibit-7) and stated the problem around her property was density, which was addressed by a zoning change a few years ago (Article 33, Section 33.13) Allowing a triplex to be converted into a small hotel is in conflict with the intent of this Section, and exemption to the rules. Mrs. Presotto stated Redwood City is losing touch with the neighborhoods and is fast becoming a haven for jails and halfway houses. People are being denied contentment of their own neighborhoods. The petition should be proof of enough that people are against this Use Permit. Mrs. Presotto stated there are a lot of children on Jackson avenue and asked if the City can guarantee the safety of these children. Regular Meeting Minutes Apri 1 20, 1992 Page 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page No. 51 .---.. ..... ..-..