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advised such opportunity would be permitted . Discussion held concerning this area presently being a problem area because of heavy congested traffic and over- load of on- street parking because of apartments and narrow streets . Councilman Keckley commented on excellent design quality of this proposal , need for such facilities in communities , but that definite regulations should be set covering parking , density , zoning , etc . , as felt in this particular instance density a little too great for the property , but restrictions on density and adequate park- ing could be made during granting of Use Permit if rezoning granted . Mr . Wood stressed point that density proposed only covers 50% of the parcel , parking proposal provided for 41 park- ing spaces , higher than in most cases in the Bay Area for such developments , and other details of theirproposed pro - ject . Mr . Ehlers , owner of apartments across the street at 1141 Whipple Avenue , opposed this proposed project mainly be - cause of the parking problems now present on this street and the heavy traffic flow . Further questioning held concerning possibility of adding restrictions for Planning Commissionts consideration during their hearing on Use Permit applica- tion , should rezoning be granted . City Attorney advised rezoning consideration only before the Council at this time , but that Council could indicate a policy after this public hearing by a report to the Planning Commission . In reply to questions as to effect of project should re - duction in density be required during a Use Permit con- sideration , Mr . Wood indicated project would not be fea- sible for any appreciable reduction in density . Councilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried . Councilman Rosselli moved to introduce Ordinance adding Section 60 . 11 . 1 to Ordinance No . 1130 , the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance , rezoning property in the vicinity of what is commonly known as 1122 Whipple Avenue , seconded by Councilman Keckley . Councilman Arnett expressed his intention to oppose this rezoning because he felt none of the uses which would be allowable under the T-Combining District would be appropriate for this particular area . Councilman Keckley felt this type of larger convalescent home is needed and should rightfully be considered in residential areas or planned medical complex areas , now under study around Sequoia Hospital and under General Plan studies , but felt primary concern for tremendous traffic volume on Whipple Avenue , He stressed the point , however , that if an allowable apartment of 75 units was constructed here , that more traffic and on-street parking would be generated than with this proposed development , and he , therefore , would support the rezoning requested . Councilman Henderson expressed concerns for proposed project at this site , should rezoning be approved , and trusted if a Use Permit were to be considered before Planning Commission , applicant would work with Staff in areas of concern which had been discussed . iv .69