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64 Angelo Castellucci , 2603 Delaware Avenue , spoke in opposition to permitting another gas station , Councilman Henderson moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried , Councilman Rhodes moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission and deny the application for Use Permit , seconded by Councilman Henderson , Councilman Keckley noted that in checking with County concerning the parcel across the street from this parcel under consideration, he found that it had been before the County for rezoning on six different occasions , including on one occasion for rezoning to Commercial , denial being based on the fact that it was spot zoning , that commercial use was not compatible with the surrounding area , and that it was incompatible with Redwood City ' s General Plan of 1960 , which , he added , was not adopted by Council . Until this time , the County has apparently taken into consideration what uses the City was permitting across the street in making its decision , and Councilman Keckley felt that if the service station is constructed there , it was probable the County would then allow similar uses in adjacent County area , He noted that the situation was similar all along Woodside Road , and felt it was important to continue having the cooperation of the County . He pointed out , also , that since the property was rezoned , the Planning Commission has completed its study and that the General Plan would be a matter of public hearing before Council on April 5th . Planning Commission recommendation for the corner was for townhouse or apartment developments . Councilman Henderson agreed and felt that the professional opinion of the Planning Staff was something that should weigh heavily in the Council ' s thinking , and noted that denial of the application had been by unanimous vote of the Commission . Motion by Councilman Rhodes to uphold decision of the Planning Commission and deny the application for Use Permit carried on roll call vote , Councilman Williams abstaining, and Mayor Bury voting no . (MINUTE ORDER #71-46 ) Councilman Weymouth indicated that while he voted against the Use Permit , he had not changed his opinion that proper zoning for the corner was CN or Commercial . Council questioned whether another rezoning of this site could be considered , and what would be the correct procedure .