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standards, which modified and added definitions and uses; and regulated commercial and industrial districts. Specifically, the regulations were for Floor Area Ratio, new parking standards, housing incentives, conditional use permit requirements for certain sizes of office, and refinement of the definition of office, particularly in the Neighborhood Commercial districts such as Canyon Road and the Downtown. To date the ordinance has achieved some of the objectives, particularly with regard to housing incentives. Three developments that were conceptually before the Planning staff for entirely office development on three separate parcels on Woodside Road and El Camino Real now have a housing component in them for an additional 54 housing units, if approved. Community Development Director Nelson explained a number of processes in progress including meetings, notifications and the Request for Proposal for the Specific Plan for Bair Island. The appointed committees and commissions recommend Council extend the interim urgency ordinance for a period of not more than 6 months Mayor Ruskin opened the Public Hearing. Rob Modeste stated he recently moved to the Canyon Road area, is concerned about commercial development, the traffic issue and potential loss of charm in the area. Walter Zhovrebolf stated his concern of a dangerous element, that being a housing shortage. He cited figures of teachers leaving employment due to housing costs. He also encouraged Council to expedite the approval process and to educate the community in the essential need for work force entry housing. Forest Elliott expressed his concerns about the Woodside Road widening in regards to Broadway to Bay. He stated that there should not be more development until the traffic issue is resolved. Steve Howard stated the ordinance provides several standards that are necessary for what we want the community to look like. He further stated that nothing will meet everyone's needs and an appeal committee should be developed. Jeremy Archdeacon urged adoption and extension of the interim urgency ordinance. He stated that the zoning ordinance crafted in the 1960's is being used to regulate the current trend of commercial and large residential development. He stated the need for 6 months to address the needs from today's point of view. Susan Keely urged passage of extension of the interim urgency ordinance in order for the community to be in charge of the community. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 23, 2000 PAGE 7 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 236