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171 Leslie W . Hodges , 502 Marlin Drive , opposing the proposed Planned Development Permit . Presentation by Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, covering a variety of information collected, requesting Council to deny the Stanley Swartz application . Architectural drawings entitled " Dolphin II " presented by R . M . Thomas & Associates , A . I .A . Stanley Swartz Co . , collection of photographs depicting proposed dwellings . Stanley C . Swartz Co . , background information and summary to justify their revised planned development application . Stanley C . Swartz Company request dated May 21 , 1971 , for postponement of their hearing to June 7 , 1971 . ( granted ) Petition containing signatures of 76 residents of Redwood Shores area favoring construction of townhouses as presented in order to lower their assessments . Communication submitted at meeting , prior to opening the public hearing , from R . E . Norris , President , Redwood Shores homeowners Association, indicating support of the application for "patio homes " , subject to six conditions . Mayor Bury invited a representative of the applicant , Stanley C . Swartz Co . , to address Council . Mr . Reid Gustafson, Director of Development , Stanley C . Swartz Company, indicated for clarification that photographs submitted earlier were not actually those of what would be built , but were of a lice project , similar in appearance but more expensive , developed in Southern California . The lot width was the same . He described discussions held with Directors of the Homeowners Association to attempt to arrive at a solution agreeable to both parties . Principally, the application was a change from original concept of townhouses to patio houses , which it was felt would be more conducive to stimulating sales . He indicated one concern of the Homeowners was the appearance of the rear lot ( on the waterway ) might be detrimental to the location . After discussions with the Homeowners , additions to the original plan were proposed, such as boat docks on each lot for better uniformity, installation of 23-foot Monterey Pines on every other lot in the rear, consideration of rear elevations , and redesign of facing of the units . He felt they had reached a satisfactory compromise . Mr . Bob Norris , 470 Capstan Drive , reviewed the earlier position of the Homeowners and other residents relative to the application, which had been in opposition, and subsequent efforts to negotiate some of the concerns . After some discussion and an opportunity to view similar development in Southern California, the Homeowners now favored the patio homes , and wished to withdraw informa- tion packets first submitted . He asked that their letter be entered into the Minutes , being the official position of the Homeowners ' Association, and read it in full . ( For text , see City Clerk ' s file - Planned Developments . ) He indicated that the Swartz Co . and Leslie Properties had been furnished copies . In response to question by Council, he advised that their petition had been circulated through- out Redwood Shores , and was not representative of only the Homeownerst Association . Mr . William Littell , 475 Starboard Drive , indicated he spoke for a number of those who were opposed to the patio house concept , because it did not conform to the master plan . He felt the site was choice property and that the proposed type of development would be better suited to Unit 3 .