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

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Robert Dell'Ergo, Attorney representing 18 pharmacists in Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont, first chal- lenged Attorney Majeski's statistics reported on a number of medical clinics having pharmacies and basis for such information, and on which point he stated he would appreciate having a reply. Mr. Dell'Ergo reviewed Planning Staff research made in respect to "PO" Districts and quoted statistics given which would prove majority of pharmacies, when allowed _ in medical clinics, are in "PO" Districts that are properly located adjacent to some type of commercial zoning, not in a prime residential area. He therefore, urged Council's consideration of a zoning change, not an amendment to the Zoning Code as to effect of intent on uses permitted generally in the "PO" District. He recited permitted uses that could be made under the "PO" zoning, all of which are most unsuitable in an area adjacent to prime residential areas. Mrs. Fred Gates urged approval of pharmacies in medical clinics. After lengthy discussion of the proposed text amendment, Councilman Bury moved that this matter be referred to Planning Commission for a definition of lang- uage as stated in their recommended revision of this section,, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Discussion held concerning intent of motion presented and effect of such a motion at Planning Commission, specifically whether it was meant to indicate Council acceptance of recommendation as submitted for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and would initiate the necessary public hearing procedures. Both maker and second of motion indicated varying intent, Councilman Bury not intending to accept recommendation as presented and set for public hearing, but to re-examine language of the Planning Commission recommendation in view of pertinent points presented during this discussion, Councilman Keckley indicating his agreement with re-examination of wording of recommendation by Planning Commission, but agreeing that he favored commencement of public hearing procedure. Edward W. Allen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, urged Council to indicate their specific directions on which Planning Commission was to be requested to re-examine this matter. Further discussion held concerning Council's intent when this matter was referred to the Planning Commission and what action is to be taken at this meeting to direct Planning Commission's re-examination of their recommendation and further procedures. Councilman Bury indicated he wished to re -affirm this motion that Planning Commission re-examine language in their recommendation for this parti- cular amendment to include tighter controls for exterior and interior phases — for this type of activity, being definitely less than a full pharmacy operation, and suggested it might be well to discuss this matter further at the joint meeting of Council with Planning Commission on January 29th. Councilman Keckley, as second of motion, concurred with statements made by Councilman Bury as to intent of the motion, Discussion continued as to Council's action in referring this matter back for re-examination to include all points raised during this period of discussion, such as area study, present and future possibilities, even to the point of considering defining areas by a more specific AN 15,68