1966 373-394 _ 12-1 to 12-12-1966

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1383 Staff report read in which site described as being adjacent to parcel which was recently zoned CN, and reciting proposal of applicant to resubdivide this parcel into 3 lots, two to remain in RH zoning district, and this front parcel being proposed for an office building. Wm. Barnett reminded Council Planning Commission and Staff recommended this rezoning to PO to act as buffer to RH zoning on one side and CN on the other, and urged Council's favorable consideration. Mr. Rossman, 11 Springdale Way, agreed corner parcel adjacent to this site logically could continue as commercial zoning, and probable valid logic for commercial zoning being granted on application for adjacent parcel; however, he questioned uses possible for PO zoning and need for allowing increase of commercial uses in hillside areas and devaluation of adjacent properties. Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. Councilman Henderson moved to leave zoning as now zoned by reversing action of the Planning Commission and denying the application to rezone to P0, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Henderson, Keckley, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting yes, Councilmen Granger and Petersen voting no, Councilman Bury being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER #66-250) PUBLIC HEARING on adoption of a part of a General Plan entitled "Redwood City Downtown Development Plan" declared open and affidavit of publication ordered filed. Plan- ning Director's report read stating proposed General Plan for part of the terri- tory of the City known as the Redwood City Downtown was being submitted with sup- porting maps, diagrams, charts, objectives, principles, standards used to develop it, etc. He advised Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 27th and thereafter.unanimously voted to recommend that City Council adopt it as an ele- ment of the General Plan for the City. A review of meetings held concerning this plan was given, particularly with reference to participation by members of the Downtown Committee who were the instigators of, and prime movers in the studies leading to the report and model, which constitute the documentation for the Plan. Planning Director stated an illustrated slide presentation had been prepared by the Planning Department for Council's information. After presentation, Councilman Rosselli reported plan had been in progress for last 5 years before this final presentation and complimented Downtown Committee on the bold and imaginative plan set forth, and trusted enthusiasm would be reactivated for implementation. Council- man Rosselli moved to close the public hearing. Ferris Miles, Chairman of Downtown Committee, expressed his aspirations for enactment of plan and hope of con- centrated action and leadership of Council to get plan started. Motion to close public hearing seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION N0, 5211 ADOPTING A PART OF A GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY - "REDWOOD CITY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN" seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Bury being noted absent.