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

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City Manager again assured Council all final design material resulting from the Urban Design Committee would be processed through Planning Commission andCouncil for Approval. He advised two consultants, approved by Council for services associated with this Committee, now working with City Staff, DMJM and others concerned, and that Committee had been meeting once a week in order this phase might be rushed along. Mr. Brad Baruh, Manager of Marine World, reported on the launching of the research vessel which had been built in Oxnard, the Golden Dolphin, and of Mayor Herkner having attended the ceremony planned by the City of Oxnard. He described the vessel which was built for Marine World use in their trips to hunt for sea life specimens appropriate for display at Marine World. He advised construction at Marine World proceeding well on sechedule for their planned opening on July 4th, with 75% of the buildings complete; of the animals presently on the site, and all other aspects of the project coming along well. He expressed appreciation for the kind of cooperation which had been extended to them by the City of Redwood City. Mayor Herkner also commented on the outstanding launching program which had been planned by the City of Oxnard and of their indication of interest in the Marine World enterprise. PUBLIC HEARING, Application of LEO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY for a Planned Development Permit, under Article 46, Zoning Ordinance, as a portion of WINDSOR GARDENS, to allow the development of 18 townhouse units and a 36 -unit apartment building, located northwesterly side of Carlos Avenue on both sides of Leahy Street to Fox Court, 2.71 acre area (APN 59-162-22 and 59-166-02) in "R -2=P" and "R -3'P" Zoning Districts, declared open and affidavits of publication and mailing ordered filed. Planning Commission at their meeting of February 13, 1968, recommended ap- proval of the Planned Development Permit, subject to five conditions which were listed in the report submitted to Council. Several Council members ex- pressed their concern over lack of sufficient time to study this particular development with its many ramifications and complicated problems, and possi- bility this hearing might be continued for further study, if delAy not harmful to applicant, and presentation of additional materials be submitted for Council's study, i.e., map indicating plot layout for proposed set back lines, individual planning of side yard set -backs, lot sizes, etc. Councilman Keekley moved to continue this public hearing without receiving any evidence for two weeks (March 18th), seconded by Councilman Petersen. Council- man Bury stated he planned to be away on March 25th and, if the public hearing continued again on March 18th, would this absence affect his eligibility to vote. Acting City Attorney advised all Council members present at public hearing on March 18th eligible to vote, but not eligible if absent then and public hearing continued for an additional week. IT 6 KVt 4 •Ba