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April 1990 to Barbara Lawrence, Executive Director of the Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing and James Hartnett, Chairman of the Housing and Human Concerns Committee. Ms. Lawrence invited everyone to attend the 25th Anniversary celebration on May 6, 1990, 5 -7 p.m. at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Palo Alto. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 3. PUBLIC HEARING - appeal of the zoning administrator's approval for a planned development permit under Article 46 of the zoning ordinance to construct 12 townhomes at 1575 Oxford Street - Nathaniel Flynn, appellant (203 -10) Affidavits of publication are on file in the City Clerk Department. Report: Planning Director, April 23, 1990 Planning Director Patterson presented the staff report describing each of the appellant's bases for appeal and the staff responses. Mayor La Berge declared the Public Hearing open at 7:50 p.m. and invited anyone who wished to speak to do so. Nathaniel E. Flynn, 2805 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, owner of adjoining property at 1548 Hudson Street, described the impacts of the proposed townhouse project on his property using charts, diagrams, and a mock -up. Mr. Flynn suggested angling the units across the back of the lot to mitigate the noise, lack of privacy and shadows cast upon his pool and that he was entitled to certain property rights including the sunlight on his pool. Planning Director Patterson described the problems with Mr. Flynn's suggested alternative including fire access interference and danger to heritage trees, and described how the proposed project exceeds set backs and is well within all zoning and architectural requirements. Gary Ernst, 2414 Lake Blvd., Redwood City, developer of 1575 Oxford Street spoke in favor of his project and the additional steps he has taken to ensure a quality development. In response to Council questions City Attorney Schricker advised there are no inherent property rights to sunlight over a pool. In response to Council concerns Planning Director Patterson advised the Planning Commission has been discussing set backs and other requirements and will be holding a Public hearing on these issues before bringing their recommendations to Council. MEMO 4/24/90 M /S: Stangel /Murray to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous voice vote and Public Hearing closed at 8:22 p.m. MINUTE BOOK NO. 49 Page No. 277 Reg. Mtg. Minutes 4/23/90 Page 2