1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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354 in the unincorporated area and are restricted by deed convenants. Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried. Councilman Granger moved to introduce Ordinance adding Section 60.1.13 to Ordinance No. 1130, the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, rezoning property in the vicinity of Lakeview Way and Jefferson Avenue (Lots 10 & 11, Lynda Lake Gardens) to RH-40 Zoning District, and adding Section 60.1.14 to said Ordinance No. 1130, rezoning property adjacent to and Southwesterly of said RH-40 rezoned District (Block 502 Highlands of Emerald Lake No. 5) to RH-12 Zoning District, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried. Appeal of WARDE BATES on behalf of GULF OIL CORPORATION from denial by the Planning Commission for a Use Permit to allow a service station at 585 Whipple Avenue presented for consideration. It was reported Planning Commission had denied the application at their meeting of January 9, 1968. Frank Piombo, representing Mr. Bates of the Gulf Oil Corporation reported Use Permit had been denied by Planning Commission on a tie vote. He advised property owners had unsuccessfully over the years endeavored to lease this property but other uses permitted in this zoning are not feasible for this size lot, i.e., lack of parking on Whipple, tremendous traffic count, and the fact that other three corners -� contained service stations. He further advised no detrimental effect could be caused to adjacent area as no residential area involved. Planning Commission report read which recited conditions recommended for approving Use Permit, but which had resulted in a tie vote, thereby resulting in denial of the application for lack of affirmative action. Remarks of Commissioner Hjertberg contained in the report expressed his views for denying application on ground he felt it to be in best public interest not complete extension of gasoline agencies in this area as felt Commission had a responsibility to try to provide some balance in the development of commercial thoroughfares. Staff report read reviewing proposal for development of the service station, using two parcels of property in different ownership for which it was recommended — that a recorded parcel map should be made a condition if use permit is approved, prior to any building permit being issued, and Architectural Permit obtained because of landscaping details needed in certain areas with a watering system and screening provisions. Appeal of Warde Bates on behalf of Gulf Oil Corporation also read in full reciting details of their proposed development of a service station at this location intended to be exemplary in its design and aesthetic appeal and their desire to be a part of the tremendous growth factor anticipated in the City. 015,68