1966 219-246 _ 6-20 cont. to 7-25-1966

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open and affidavits of publication and mailing were ordered filed. Rr=7t of the Planning Commission was read in t,ihich plan lines as presented were recommended for Council's approval. Staff Analysis read in which it was stated these plan lines were originally adopted in 1961 and extended to June 31, 1966, and recommended for re - adoption. It was also reported an amendment to the plan line at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Middlefield had been made to preclude the necessity of demolishing a portion of the office building at that intersection by plan line extending further into the vacant lot on the northerly side of Jefferson. Councilman Bury questioned whether proposed plan lines should include any provision for a crossing at Middlefield and Woodside intersection, and was advised they would have no affect on a pedestrian overpass. The following appeared: Phyllis G. Brown, 501 Cedar, protesting need for Middlefield widening. Mrs. Thelma Stone, represented by her daughter, 538 Willow Street, questioned pedestrian crossings if Middlefield widened, and how property could be developed after acquisition of right-of-way. Pauline Lopez, 2321 Middlefield Rd., (corner of Charter and Middlefield) reported on accidents at this intersection caused by location of a telephone pole. (City Manager advised he would check this condition and report to Council). Memo 6/28/66) Mrs. Olive Granger, 1424 Middlefield, owner of two parcels of property on Middlefield at the intersection with Beech, protested traffic congestion prohibited turning into her garage, and questioned purchase procedures of City if property acquired for widening. City Attorney advised Mrs. Granger to contact City offices for further information. Councilman Petersen stated widening of Middlefield is a safety factor meeting needs of citizens in area. City Manager advised no funds for actual widening of Middle- field in budget for this year, there being an appropriation for engineering work only. He felt improvements to be at least two years hence. City Attorney advised on acquisition procedures. Councilman Henderson questioned an angled curve at Theater and Middlefield, and whether any correction could be made. Staff stated when improvements are made this angle would be corrected. There being no written communications or further oral protest, Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. Councilman Keckley moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5075 ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR THE WIDENING OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD BETWEEN THEATRE STREET AND CHARTER STREET. On question, Councilman Henderson pointed out plan lines proposed only carried out City's intent for future widening of Middlefield in like manner as that already done in other portions both in Redwood City and through County areas. Motion seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried unanimously on roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to prezone an uncor- porated area in the vicinity of Oak Knoll Drive and Canyon Road, being Portions of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Oak Knoll Manor, declared open and affidavits of publication and