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General Plan approved this would offer greater latitude . Planned Development Permit allows realization of standards , and permits certain r estri_ctions not in Ordinance . Attorney Robert J . Costello , representing Leslie Properties , pointed out there are various procedures applicable to permit exceptions , and Staff is are of them , and discussed the planned development concept , and its restrictiveness , making �---j it impractical for large sized developments . He noted two other control tools , both of which require review and granting of which impose restrictions as to conditions , and these were Exception procedures , under the Subdivision Ordinance , and Variance procedure , under the Zoning Ordinance . The existence of these controls provides adequate safeuards . Council noted the fact this is a water--oriented sub ? ivi. sion , requi_ri_nn that it be designed to follow meanderings of waterways , therefore cannot be considered in the same way as flat land areas . The feeling was expressed that the hope was to have a unique development , complimentary to the shoreline , through unusual techniques and imaginative uses of the land . City Attorney reminded that the meeting of Council and Planning Commission was called in response to a request by Leslie Properties , the developers , and that a resolution based on their Application for approval of a Tentative Man of Steinberger Subdivision , approved and referred to Council by the Planning Commission , could be considered by Council tonight , if that is the desire . Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6141 , GRANTING EXCEPTIONS TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY - - PEnwOCT) SUOPFS STEINBERGER SUBDIVISION , seconded by Councilman Arnett . Councilman rKeckley indicated he was in favor o 1' a.nproving the resolution , but hopel that in a short time the City will have established standards on street widths . He felt length of cul -de - sacs should be conditioned by requirement of 40 ' curb to curb width . The two exceptions to be granted by this Resolution were read , covering length of cul -de -sacs , and lot sizes . Mr . Johnson indicated his appreciation for comments and consideration during the meeting and indicated their firm will utilize the suggestions in future plans , Concern regarding lengths of cul -de -sacs was discussed further , and suggestions for overcoming objectionable aspects included the widening of streets , or provi_dinn additional access for emergency vehicles.-�~ Motion carried on roll Pall vote , Councilmen uen.,derson and Petersen bei nc noted absent . Review of park land bank and size of proposed parks . City Manager reported that a meeting had been held that afternoon with represen - tatives of Leslie Properties rregarding status of present land bank . Member of Leslie staff was requested to comment , and he advised that in Redwood Peninsula they have been taking advantage of the neighborhood park dedication xl ti '69