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� � '�. Planning Director Schroeter displayed a slide of the zoning of the sub�ect property and the adjacent area. He described the action of the Planning Commission in denying the application and refusing to set a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning change. Mr. "� Schroeter read the conclusions contained in the staff Final Environmental Impact Report, EIR 74-18 of �~°� September 17, 197�+. Harold W. Hinch, one of the owners and the proposed de- veloper of the sub�ect property, restated the contents of his Letter of Appeal of September 20, 1974. In re- sponse to question, Mr. Hinch stated he has owned his portion of the property since 19�7 and has an option on the rest of it. He stated also that he has prospective tenants for the shops he would like to develop. Discussion followed concerning the zonin� of the area; the reason rezoning of the entire block is requested; the desirability of maintaining compatible uses in the area; the heavy traffic in the neighborhood; the dif- ficulties which might result if a small shopping center were developed in the busy area; the permitted uses on the property as it is presently zoned; and the need for maintaining integrity in zoning. Mayor Weymouth invited anyone present who wished to speak to do so. !� Mrs. Kennet�h R�al�h, 319 Howland, stated that she opposes e cons ruc�n of a sma.11 shopping center because of the �,,,�, potential hazard to children in the neighborhood due to probable increase in traffic. Mrs. Margaret Gilboy, 1210 Warren, expressed concern that er ax,es m g e raised in the event of a zone change. Mrs. Barber, 280 Howland, owner and resident of an apart- ment house at that address, ob�jected to any development of the subject property which would increase the already heavy traffic. It was explained that the property owner is entitled to develop his property in accordance with the present R-5 zoning which represents high density apa.rtments, but he has requested a zone change to C-G to permit him to develop small shops instead. MOTION: Councilman Barrett moved, seconded by Council- man Henderson, to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. MOTION: Councilman Barrett mo��ed, seconded by Council- man Leipzig, tha.t with regard to property in the vicinity � of Whipple Avenue and Arguello Street that the Council finds that the requested rezoning from R-5 and R-S-T to CG is not in conformity with the General Plan; and, �""'" further, that the findings set forth in EIR7�4-18 of September 17, 197� affirm the findings of the Planning Commission; and that the City Council, therefore, up- holds the decision of the Planning Commission in denying the application for rezoning. -2- Reg.Mtg. 10/l�/7�