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

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379 PUBLIC HEARING, Application of HARKER DEVELOPMENT, CORP. FOR amendment to the Zoning Map to rezone three land segments, bounded by Broadway, Woodside Expressway, Bay Road, and the Southern Pacific Railroad spur, from IP to IP -A, IP -T -A, and IR -A, declared open and affidavits of publication and mailing ordered filed. Report of Planning Commission read recommending that the property be rezoned as follows: 22,800 sq. ft., at the corner of Broadway and Woodside Expressway from IP to IP -A; 68,200 sq, ft, at Woodside Expressway and Bay Road from IP -IP -T -A; and denial of the application to rezone 15,500 sq, ft. facing Broadway, from IP to IR -A, motion being amended to include a statement of intent by the Planning Commission that rezoning proceedings on this portion for IR -A will be initiated after construction of amotel and restaurant is significantly underway. Staff report read in which traffic study indicated no conflicting problem would exist to uses proposed at this site. H: B. Grabow, Bay Area representative for Harker Develop- ment Company, applicant in this request for rezoning, stated their plan for development of three parcels into a motel, restaurant, service station, complex which they deemed to be most economically feasible, similar to the approved "Motel 6" complex, and which would be compatible to this site and create no traffic problems. Councilman Petersen questioned whether motel and restaurant development would be initiated if rezoning to accommodate service station denied pending 40% completion of first two developments, and questioned City Attorney if such action possible. Mr. Grabow stated financing difficulties which would be faced for construction of motel only at this time, and need for 3 zonings requested at one time. City Attorney advised statement of intent could be made by Council but not binding, Councilman Rosselli expressed concern over number of service stations and need for assurance total proposed development would be completed. Mr. McKeever, of Mobil Oil Company, stated their company would not be interested in this site as a service station alone, and would want to be guaranteed some other develop- ment would go on the property. City Attorney questioned as to procedures in view of appeal made on one segment of this parcel and to be subject of next public hearing. He also advised Use Per- mit must be obtained for service station, even if requested zoning is granted. Mr. Grabow advised their Company couldn't purchase pro- perty if all that was intended was construction of ser- vice station as it would not be feasible economically. Councilman Granger questioned Planning Commission's reasons for not granting rezoning for all of parcel as requested. William Oeser, member of Planning Commission and present in audience, statedhis personal opposition to adding to number of service stations already on this one artery. Councilman Henderson questioned other proposed developments which included service stations referred to by applicant, and if zoning appropriate for their inclusion. City Manager stated he felt ultimate plan of Howard Johnson's development at Veterans and Bayshore did include a service station.