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Item No. 4 (continued) Mike Connor,3350 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, commercial real estate broker representing Mr. Hei dt, commented on the anticipated needs of the quality tenants the developer wishes to attract with regard to traffic flow, parking and good maintenance, and stated that the CG Zone will make it easier to obtain use permits and allow a successful project. Bud Oqden, Public Property Advisors, 1201 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara, said he has been property advisor to the School District and urged approval of the CP Zoni ng. (Council recessed from 9:13 to 9:20 p.m.) Joseph Svitek, 108 Murray Court, said that the proposed shopping center project is not compatible with tthe General Plan and suggested it would intrude in what is now a quiet, older resi dental neighborhood. Mr. Svi tek suggested the neighborhood should not be sacrificed for the needs of the School District. He said that the proposed plan had not been presented to neighbors and that he fears a retirement residence will be built behind it which will be too high to be compatible with the neighborhood. In response to question, Mr. Schricker and Mr. Schroeter confirmed that the 75' height allowance and 60% lot coverage features are the same in both the CP and CG Districts. Constance Mantis, 108 Murray Court, Redwood Villa Park Homeowners Association used slides to illustrate her remarks and noted that the neighborhood is mai my si ngl e- story, si ngl a -fami1 y homes. She commented on traff i c, parki ng and the likelihood of reduced property values if a shopping center is constructed . Robert Hu, 47 Murray Court, said no compromise has been offered by the shopping center developer to accommodate neighborhood concerns. Mr. Hu urged that no change be made in the present zoning. Marie Matheson, 245 Center Street, reported the neighborhood consensus is to urge Council to deny the subject appeal. Mrs. Matheson presented a petition containing signatures of neighborhood residents. Lois Turner, 267 West Oakwood, urged Council to vote against the appeal . Mario Biagi (see above) replied to statements relating to traffic, noting that the EIR states that no significant traffic impact from the proposed commercial development is anticipated and no mitigation measures are necessary. Mr. Biagi said that a concept map was presented to the neighborhood and that most homes will not be affected. Constance Mantis (see above) said that she would prefer all senior housing on the subject site. Resident, 443 Park Street, urged denial of the appeal . Lillian Morales, 228 Madrone, spoke. Reg.Mtg. MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 4/21/86 Page No. 232 page 4