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147 PUBLIC HEARING, Application of MARTIN G. APKARIAN & ANSONO & ROMELDIA DEL PRATE to amend the Zoning Map to rezone property at 107 and 115 Oakwood Drive, being portions of Lots 16 and 17, Oakwood Park No. 2, from 11R-1" to 11R-2" District, declared open and affidavits of publication and mailing ordered filed. Report of the Planning Commission read in which it was stated a public hearing had been held, no protests having been received, and that Commission had recommended unanimously the rezoning as requested. Staff report reviewed the history of the property which was resubdivided into 4 lots, two of which are flag lots. Planning Staff reported present application was for rezoning from "R-1" to 11R-2" the two front lots facing on Oakwood Boulevard which would be developed into duplexes by construction to the rear of the property by additions on the present dwellings. Mr. Marton G. Apkarian, one of the applicants, appeared to state he had applied for the R-2 rezoning of his pro- perty prifarily for the purpose of adding another unit for his growing family and using the front unit for the residence of his "in-laws." He stated when property had been rezoned back to R-1, there was little development in the area, but that now the area was becoming a high density containing R-2, R-3, and R-4 Districts; that one adjoining property owner had joined in request for this rezoning and other adjoining property owner was not opposed, but his lot was not large enough to further develop, and further advised other neighbors were not opposed to requested rezoning. Mr. Apkarian reviewed development plans he pro- posed if rezoning is granted and stated his willingness to participate in street improvements needed in this section. Council members questioned width of access to property and whether it was approved by the Fire Department. Chief Lodi advised that there were other similar lots with this access feature, and would suggest a minimum of 20', paved to rear property. Further questions were asked concerning the access width on adjoining property and possibility of combining the two for wider access to the interior flag lots. Plan- ning Director was asked why adjacent lot wasn't also considered for R-2 zoning. Council questioned Staff and applicant at length concerning the proposed develop- ment of the property. City Attorney stated 12' access was standard for this zoning. Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Keck - ley and carried. Councilman Keckley moved to introduce Ordinance adding Section 60.2.26 to Ordinance No. 1130, the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, rezoning property in the vicinity of Oakwood Boulevard East, Oakwood Drive and Renato Court, seconded by Councilman Bury. On question, Councilman Bury asked whether additional controls, such as architec- tural control could be added in this instance in view of the fact it appeared other similar lots in the area might be developed in a like manner and this could set a precedent. Planning Director advised development as proposed conformed to all re- quirements of the Zoning Ordinance. City Manager cited other similar situations in duplex development and felt no ha- zardous condition existed in this instance as fire equipment could gain access