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In response to Council questions, Mr. Levin addressed the findings by the Planning Commission describing the modification of the roof line, moving one .--- stairway and his architect's response to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which has not been clearly defined as yet. Mr. Levin dismissed the subject of the schools in the area as too full, stating schools have always made accommodations in the past. Council discussed the need for adequate parking and compliance with Redwood City Building Codes, and the deep problems with conditional approvals. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor La Berge declared a recess at 8:55 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:02 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i ! Mayor La Berge asked if anyone else would like to speak and the following people addressed the Council: Mark Bartholomew, 426 Hilton Street, spoke in favor of low income and middle class housing, but asked Council to deny the appeal of Mr. Levin, as his proposed development is unacceptable due to its size and Mr. Levin's unwillingness to mitigate environmental impacts. Mr. Bartholomew asked Council to consider the housing needs of seniors and other economic groups, and to demand a quality development consistent with its historic surroundings. In response to Council questions Mr. Bartholomew characterized the current lack of parking in the area as a serious problem. ~.---'. H. Bud Bostwick, 951 Mariner's Island Blvd., San Mateo, representing the San Mateo County Economic Development Association Growth Policy Council advised that housing of any kind is so vital, that restrictive conditions should be eased to allow more housing units to be built. I Council discussed Redwood City housing policies and accomplishments and reminded everyone that the decision before them did not involve policy, but a specific project and its architecture. Further, the previous D.E.C. development was approved conceptually with conditions, and the "buy-down" eventually turned out to be too costly. ! Tom Ferrando, 1417 Middlefield Road, whose mother owns 540 Elm Street, advised Council that parking in the area of the proposed development is practically non-existent now, and asked Council to send Mr. Levin back to the Planning Commission to work out the parking situation. Cliff Keith, 327 St. Francis Street, advised Council he opposed the Praxis Housing Partners proposed development on architectural grounds and for lack of adequate parking. Mr. Keith stated that members of the Historic Resources Committee, Architectural Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission had unanimously rejected this project and the Council should back their appointees. I Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 January 20, 1992 Page 6 Page No. 438 I I .-- ----- --- --- -- - --- - ---- -- --- - -~. --..---- -- --- --- - -- .~- _.-- ----- j