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231 become a source of trouble. A -responsible, well-run entertainment spot would be an asset to the area. There is no other establishment where dancing,is allowed in this area of Redwood City. The residents of this part of the city should have the privilege of at least one place where they can go for dancing. Applicant will agree to any restrictions suggested by the Counoil or the Chief of Police, both now and in the future. Appplicant is willing to have such permit revocable at am time, without a hearing, at the option of the Council or the Chief of Police. In summary, Applicant requests that the Council consider granting such a permit on a trial basis, for the reason that such action will provide a needed -recreational outlet for many citizens bf the community, and that the restrictions imposed on such a permit will insure that no police problems will be created. Clifton Huddleton, Applicant I. H. Rowell, Attorney for Applicant An attorney from Mr. Rowell's office spoke in regard to the parking situation. She stated that Mr. Huddleton hhd made arrangements for parking on an adjoining lot and also for two lots up the street. The dancing would only be for the customers and there wouldn't be azW charges for dancing. We Huddleton stated that he would be willing to try this on a trial basis. Councilman Granger wanted to know if the dancing would be held within the building. Mr* fluddleton stated that during the summer the dancing would be outside in the patio and in the fall a building will be constructed and should be finished by November, and at that time they would move indoors. Councilman Herkner wanted to know the size of the dance floor. Mr. Huddleton stated that the floor is large enough to hold approximately 15 couples, the floor being approximately 30' x 121. The Mayor stated that they had been told that this could be a revocable permit and could be subject to allowing only the sale of beer. Councilman Britschgi moved that this be studied by the City Manager, City Attorney., Police Chief and the Fire Chief, seconded by Councilman Weiss. Councilman Spillers asked that this be carried on the agenda for two weeks. This was included in the motion which carried. a FURTHER CONSIDERATION PLANNING CO WSSION RECOMMENDATION TO REZONE DALE STUART PROPERTY FROM R-3 TO R-2 (tie 6"' vote, July 9th). The Mayor stated that this had been discussed before and asked that the Council take some action at this time. Councilman Weiss moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary resolution of intention to rezone this property (hot 7, Block 7, Woodside Acres No. 1) from R-3 to R-29 seconded by Councilman Stout. Mr. Dell'Ergo stated that the situation has never changed and is only getting worse. The Mayor stAted that this action tonight will decide what the intention of the Council would be. Mr. Dell'Ergo explained briefly the situation of Mr. Stuart and the action that Mr. Stuart has taken because of the previous action: of the Council to rezone this property to R-3. They objected to all this delay and they hoped that this motion would be defeated. Councilman Weiss stated that the letter that the Council received should be read and made a part of the record. The Mayor handed the Clerk the following letter which he read: Re: Dale Stuart Property, Union Avenue In regard to the above Petition which we as residents of Union Avenue have presented to you for you -considerations we wish to state the following facts and information in order to help you to arrive at a wise and just conslustion. In december, 1955, Mr. Stuart and a certain Real Estate salesman came to the home of Mrs. Lucille Haney, corner,of Union Avenge and Woodisde Road., Mr. Stuart told her that he had bought the said property and showed two plans to her, one for 17 single - story units, the other for 30 two-story units. Mrs. Haney then told him: "1 don't know about the 17 one-story units but 1 am arrald that you will meet very stiff opposition ., from the neighbors if you consider putting up 30, 2 -story units". Mr. Stuart then said: "If I do, I will stick to my 17"1 At the time Mr. Stuart bought the property he knew the property was zoned R-2. Mr. Stuart also told Mr. George Q. Cannon of 1641 Union Avenue that he had bought the property in question and intended to build a 16 one-4tory apartment, but would not rent to families with any "damn children". Mr. Stuart Kaci asked mr. and vers. Irwin what they thought about 2-stoi7 units and was told that there would be a protest on 2 -story units and the 15 fto front setback, He then stated he would build 18 one-story units and comply with the JU ft. setback. Mr. Stuart then stayed with that story until the protest period had ended. The following day he told Mr. Irwin that he, Jiro Stuart, was -safe to have plans drawn to build 31 two-story units.