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465 one had finally been drafted with new language for subdivision and zoning ordinance which would take care of such situations as this and would be submitted to Council for study this week. He advised he would recommend affirming Planning Commission's recommendation. Councilman Keckley questioned whether other appli- cant would approve subdivision of parcel to allow a dwelling site in back of his parcel, allowing total of 3 lots in all to surround his one parcel. Councilman Bury stated from his own inspection of area it would appear granting this request would result in other similar requests being made, and expressed concern with steepness of grade involved for building sites should this be -- granted. He indicated this would be opportunity to upgrade by development of larger home sites in the area and indicated he favored denial of the request. Councilman Granger questioned access which would be possible should area be subdivided with an inner lot in center of parcel. Mayor Herkner questioned whether parcel could be subdivided without action of Council and was advised this was possible under present zoning. Paul Thieme, 2818 Brewster Avenue, questioned grading necessary for one or two houses on this parcel, stating that he would favor smaller sized lots for better main- tenance. Anthony Ferrigno, 330 Alameda, owner of property containing 18,000 sq. ft. across the Street from the Koral parcel, favored smaller lot sizes also because of better maintenance possible. Michael Mattarossi, 357 Alameda, owner of parcel also across the street and containing 27,000 sq. ft. favored rezoning for reasons of better maintenance also. Councilman Keckley questioned widening proposed for the Alameda through this area and probable acquisition for rights of way from lots fronting on this street, or amount of square footage which would be lost from these parcels. Planning Director advised no information available as to a definite plan for widening of Alameda at this location as discussion held for traversing through present street or angling off through fields at this location. Councilman Keckley expressed concern for increasing density in this area and problems which would ensue. Coun- cilman Rosselli moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Hender- son. Motion carried. Councilman Bury moved to reverse the action of the Planning Commission and deny the application for rezoning seconded by Councilman Keckley. On question, Coun- cilman Keckley reviewed facts which had been discussed as to grade involved if parcel subdivided for building sites, difficulty presented for "panhandle lot" development which would follow if property rezoned, and expressed his conviction Council should maintain larger building lots in Redwood City. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Granger, Henderson, Keckley, Petersen, and Mayor Herkner voting yes, Councilman Rosselli voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #67-29) Councilman Granger asked consequences of action to property owner, and questioned possibility of referring this matter back to Planning Commission for further con- sideration. City Attorney advised action taken by Council would prevent applicant