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435 determination of the Commission, " and deleting the remainder of the paragraph , Motion was seconded by Councilman Williams and carried . Application of RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, INC . , for a Use Permit to modify activities and tructures in an existing commercial recreational facility located at 101 Marine World Parkway , consisting of approximately 58 acres of land , in an "IR " ( Industrial-Restricted ) District , Planning Commission had at their meeting of February 15 , 1972 , unanimously approved granting of the Use Permit , subject to specific conditions , one of which required endorsement by City Council . Councilman Henderson felt this was an unusual request , and that Council should not be expected to make a decision in the absence of exhibits and testimony which had been available to the Planning Commission . She also felt it might be an appropriate matter to set for public hearing . Planning Director indicated that the firm had a representative in the audience , and assumed that he had brought material and would be available to answer questions , Mayor Bury saw the application as an expansion of an existing use, rather than origination of an unusual use . Mr . Ralph Helfer, President of Africa , USA , offered some introductory remarks , prior to showing by Mr , Richard West , General Manager of Marine World Division of Resorts International , of a film originally set in the Los Angeles area , explaining that the training methods for the wild animals is such that they are more docile than under the traditional "whip , gun and chair " type of training . Following the film a large drawing of the proposed facility was displayed , and Mr . Helfer described in detail how they intend to adapt the former Marine World operation to incorporate wild animal exhibits , along with water-oriented activities . He advised that approximately 75% of what was shown in the film would be brought to this area , that a great deal of planting will be done , and referring to the drawing, indicated an area for parking, initially to provide 1500 spaces , with perhaps more later . Mr . Helfer responded to a number of questions by Council during the dis - cussion, indicating that the San Carlos Airport is not expected to adversely affect the animals , nor would the climate be detrimental . Also , they plan to make use of a new type of conveyance for visitors in the park . Councilman Keckley questioned whether there was any objection to any of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission , Mr . Walter Blum , Officer of Resorts International , and representing them in this project , advised they had studied the conditions carefully and faind none difficult to comply with . Request for Rate Increase , Peninsula Cable Television . The request had been continued from Council meeting of February 28 , 1972 , in order to provide 3 -6-72