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1.1 Councilman Henderson expressed concern that the proposal recommended two pedestrian overcrossings . Planning Director responded that the significance of having them on the plan did not necessarily call for them to be built , but merely to indicate locations if they are to be built . Councilman Henderson felt the wording in the plan should be amended to eliminate the phrase , "pedestrian over-- crossing " . Peter Berzaman , 34 Murray Court , presented a petition which he had circulated to residents of the area opposing the "Woodside Road Development Plan' , and stated they were concerned their taxes would be raised as a result , Mayor Bury commended him for his interest and effort , but assured him the plan was not a blueprint , but that future development would be consistent with present pattern . Councilman Petersen added that the plan was an effort to do something positive to protect the people . Mr , Berzaman stated the residents were not informed and knew nothing about the proposed plan . Councilman Henderson pointed out the matter had been under consideration for some time , and that three public hearings had been held by Planning Commission , previous to the present one before Council , and all were published in the newspaper . Councilman Keckley indicated there seemed to be a misunderstanding of what a general plan was , and that it was not the same as a zoning change , but more a guideline to be used for future planning goals . The petitions presented were ordered to be entered into the record as Exhibits A , B and C . Mr . C . E . Bunyard , 411 Woodside Road , advised he owned property on Woodside Road , and requested clarification of quasi -public designations . Mr . Arthur Reisinger , 2628 Delaware , advised he had attended all sessions . He commended the Planning Commission for the plan, and expressed the hope that Council would adopt it . Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried . Councilman Henderson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6478 ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY - "WOODSIDE ROAD GENERAL PLAN" , City Attorney recommended that if there were any modifications to the plan , this would be the appropriate time for them to be made . After brief discussion , it was determined that compliance with Councilman Hendersonis request could be accomplished by deletion , under " Standards , Circulation " , the sentences beginning "Pedestrian circulation, etc . , " and "Two pedestrian over-crossings are indicated , etc . , " from the plan . Councilman Weymouth indicated he was not able to support the total plan because of the multiple density residential