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Art Klein, 1002 Madison, Redwood City expressed concern that this proposed duplex would be as out of place as the one at 1105 Madison; the street is too narrow to accommodate more cars; Madison Avenue already has too much traffic from the park, pool, school and church; the design of a sideways 2 -story building with windows looking out on neighbors will destroy privacy; and this duplex will add to the overpopulation of this neighborhood. Michele Klein, 1002 Madison, Redwood City stressed this design was too large for the neighborhood as visibility from that driveway will be so poor as to endanger bicycle riders; the loss of privacy will be significant; and the residents do not want their neighborhood changed. Nick Marchegiani, 947 Madison, Redwood City described his and his wife's concerns regarding the lack of parking and traffic space for a huge duplex as there is no room for 2 cars to pass each other now; the duplex at 1105 Madison doesn't blend into the neighborhood and this won't either; and wondered if there was enough sewage capacity for this duplex. Don Ryan, 959 Addison, Palo Alto, developer of the proposed duplex, responded to Council questions and advised he designed the 4- bedroom duplex with families in mind; with certain extras; and in keeping with the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Ryan added that he believed precedent was set for his property when the variance was granted to 1105 Madison; he had not discussed his project with all the neighbors; and, he had not considered any other design, although, he agreed that other designs were possible. Council discussed the impact of approving this design in this neighborhood and others in Redwood City and suggested the developer take time to consider a redesign and its impacts and costs. M /S: Murray /Bury to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous voice vote and Public Hearing closed at 8:36 p.m. Affidavits of posting and publication are on file. M /S: Murray /Buchan to grant the appeal and reverse the decision of the Zoning Administrator to grant a variance for the construction of duplex at 1022 Madison Avenue based on the following findings: (i) There are no special circumstances applicable to the subject property as required under Section 43.4a of the Zoning Ordinance justifying the granting of the variance in that the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance does not deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications because numerous other properties with the same or similar sizes, shapes, topography, location or surroundings have been developed without the granting of variances; Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 August 13, 1990 Page No. 038 Page 4