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Councilman Greenalch advised he would like to recommend two people to serve on the Task force, and Mayor La Berge announced that anyone else who is interested should contact Director Griffiths. MEMO 2/12/91 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Planned Development Amendment to construct a first and second story addition to an existing single family dwelling, Lisa and Michael Burwell, appellants. (-:203-1°) LOCATION: 377 Quay Lane; being Lot 35; Dolphin subdivision #2; APN 095-080-400; R-2 (Residential - Duplex) District. Affidavit of Notice of Publication on file in City Clerk Department. Report: Planning Director, January 28, 1991 Director Patterson presented the staff report and described this unusual planned development of two blocks which does not have a traditional homeowners association; does not have a governing board for control of exterior improvements; and many architectural changes have been approved in the past. Mayor La Berge declared the public hearing open at 8:12 p.m. Michael Burwell, 375 Quay Lane, Redwood City, presented a handout to the Council, Exhibit A, and described the loss of sunlight; the proposed extended stucco wall as an eyesore; construction of the proposed addition will pose a hazard to his property; and use of the storm drain maintenance easement on his property for construction purposes is improper. Mr. Burwell stated the public hearing process was also improperly held. Additionally, Mr. Burwell advised he suggested a change in materials and a 3-5 foot setback, but these changes were not accepted. Michael Schafer, 617 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City, the design manager for the subject property, 377 Quay Lane, advised that he and the owners of the property, the Sorianos, had met with Mr. Burwell and made changes to the original plans that he suggested; the Sorianos have followed correct procedures and have had their plans signed off three separate times, and are willing to change materials but hoped to move forward at this time. In response to Council questions, Planning Director Patterson advised he, as the Zoning Administrator, approved the Soriano's permit and he stated he wanted to look at the entire area before making his decision. It was Mr. Patterson's opinion that none of the additions should have been allowed, but, at this point, there was no way to return the neighborhood to its original state, and the Sorianos were asking for the same type of addition that had been granted to others and the proposed addition was in line with the ordinance and the character of the development as it is today. Minute Book No. 50 Page No. 173 Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1991 Page 4 ~~ ~--- -- ~ ~ --~ - -- -