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1_ 95 Councilman Petersen moved to introduce Ordinance adding Section 60 . 9 . 1 to Ordinance No . 1130 , the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance , rezoning property in the vicinity of Vera Avenue and El Camino Real , seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried . Application of ROBERT and KAY MARR for exception to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow subdivision of one parcel into two parcels , involving exceptions of street frontage , property located at 1545 Maddux Drive , being Lot 16 , Block 16 , Sterling Highlands No . 4, in an "R--1" ( Single Family-Residential ) District . Planning Commission at their meeting of March 23, 1971 , recommended unanimously that exceptions to the minimum lot frontage requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance , permitting 15 feet of lot frontage for one parcel and 35 feet of frontage for one parcel and 35 feet of frontage for the other , where 50 feet is required , be granted , subject to the specific conditions as outlined in the report submitted to Council . Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO , 6538 GRANTING EXCEPTION TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY - ROBERT AND KAY MARR , seconded by Councilman Rhodes . Councilman Henderson expressed opposition to the application, indicating she felt this was further dilution of assessed valuation as it applies to cost of services . Councilman Rhodes spoke in favor and felt that application merited support . Mr . Robert Marr , 1545 Maddux Drive , advised that his lot contained over 22 , 000 sq . ft . , with only one dwelling , and described some of the problems he had encountered because of the deep lot , such as weed control , as well as fires , which he felt would not have occurred if the rear of the property had been developed . He also stated his neighbors liked this kind of development , that it offers more privacy, and re-. moves parking from the street . After additional brief discussion, motion carried on roll call vote , Councilmen Henderson and Williams voting no , and Mayor Bury being noted absent . Application of PEARL METZ for exception to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow sub - division of one parcel into two parcels , involving exceptions of street frontage , property located at 1565 Maddux Drive , being Lot 14, Block 16 , Sterling Highlands No . 4, in an "R- l" ( Single Family - Residential ) District . The application was the same in general as had previously been considered by Council and denied on March 22 , 1971 , at which applicant was not present . Planning Commission at their meeting of May 25 , 1971 recommended unanimously that exceptions to the minimum lot frontage requirement of Subdivision Ordinance , permitting 15 feet of lot frontage for one lot and 35 feet of frontage for the other, where 50 feet is required, be granted , subject to certain conditions . City Manager pro tem advised that the Planning Commission had considered the application for the second time , and reiterated their recommendation for approval .