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57 Others who appeared to oppose the rezoning were : Robert Clarkson , 53h Grand Luigi Amendola , 502 Grand William Kirby , 557 Grand William Smith , 611 Harrison 4 Mr . John C . Worsley , of Worsley & Rankin , Architects , 873 Santa. Cruz Avenue , Menlo Park , speaking in support of the rezoning , on behalf of the Appellants , reported discussions with Planning Staff as to the most appropriate ways to utilize the property , and that it was felt R-3 -A , with planned approach to design , would be the proper course . He described the property as being 16 , 000 sq . ft . as opposed to 5 , 000 sq . ft . or less for the properties near it , and felt single -family residence would not be appropriate . He added the owner wanted to build an apartment house , and live there , himself . Council discussed briefly with Planning Director the possibility of a lot split , which it was felt was possible , if exception were permitted with regard to street frontage . Councilman Weymouth moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried . Councilman Keckley moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission and deny the application , seconded by Councilman Williams and carried . (MINUTE ORDER #71 -41 ) PUBLIC HEARING , on Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to amend Section 30 . 2 . 2 ( f ) , Ordinance No . 1130 , the Zoning Ordinance , relating to parking requirements for "Housing for the Elderly " , declared open and affidavit of publication ordered filed . Staff report indicated Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 9th , and unanimously recommended the proposed amendment . Mrs . Dollina. Rayer , 526 Lincoln Avenue , expressed concern , since this was a pilot program, whether provision could be incorporated in the amendment to permit reappraisal after a period of time to find out if it is satisfactory . Mayor Bury assured Mrs . Rayer that there was provision for reconsideration . Planning Director indicated review was probable , particularly if problems occur in administration . Council expressed concern in the event usage changed , that adequate parking could be provided . Planning Director indicated that as in the case of earlier Variance applications , applicant can be required to show how standard amount of parking would be provided if the property should revert to standard occupancy . It was also felt that the number of elderly is on the increase , and the need for this kind of housing would also increase , accordingly .