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14. Both the standards established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 65852.2 and the legislative findings made in connection with the adoption of sai.d section permit, and indicate, respectively, that local ordinances may require that second dwelling units on residentially -zoned property be limited to lots with existing dwelling structures constructed thereon. 15. Construction of a second dwelling unit on the subject property within the proposed single - family residential structure would create an overutilized condition of the Subject Property because it would establish a new, higher density use of the property, and not take advantage of an existing low density usage which reflects "...changes in social patterns." (cf., legislative findings para. 10, supra). 16. Granting Appellant's application would encourage similar applications with respect to other improved lots in the vicinity of the Subject Property, which, if likewise granted would create an even greater condition of overutilization of said properties. 17. Housing Policy #3 of the General Plan states that the City should "allow second (attached and detached) units in single - family residential areas, while respecting the character of residential neighborhoods." 18. Redwood City General Plan Policy L -3 states that "higher residential densities should be promoted at locations near or within commercial and financial centers, employment centers and transportation terminals, ", rather than in single - family neighborhoods. 19. General Plan Housing Policy #1 states that the City should "promote the construction of lower income housing developments located on areas that are convenient to public transportation, shopping, recreation, schools, hospitals, employment, and other community facilities." 20. Appellant previously applied to the City for a use permit to construct an accessory dwelling in the basement of the same single - family residence on the Subject Property in 1988. This application was denied by the Zoning Administrator, and the denial was upheld on appeal by this Council, on substantially similar grounds. 21. For all of the foregoing reasons, the appeal should be denied, and the decision of the Zoning Administrator affirmed. COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY By: Georgi La Berge, Mayor MINUTE ORDER NO. 90 -139 11. MOTION: to approve findings concerning appeal by Jack Myhill, Syufy Theatres (203 -10) Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 17, 1990 MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 Page 10 Page No. 071