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Item No. 4 (continued) Boris Wolper, 555 Veterans Boulevard, stated that he had received notification of the meeting. City Attorney Schricker recommended that, in view of the fact that the hearing is an informal one, and publication and mailing of official notice was not required, that action may be taken by Council, subject to verification by the City Clerk's office that the appellant was notified of the hearing. M /S: Claire /Mosher to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to approve a Use permit and Architectural Permit, subject to eight conditions in the Notice of Official Action, finding that the project was in conformance with the Downtown Plan, met the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and was compatible with the surrounding land uses. (The motion is contingent upon verification by the City Clerk's office that notification was mailed to the appellant, the applicant, and others expressing interest in the matter.) Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 85 -146 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Presentation - Woodside Plaza Shopping Center plans and schedule (702 -02) City Manager Smith noted that at the previous meeting, Council had requested more information regarding an item on the Consent Calendar for that meeting for approval of a revocable encroachment permit, and which has been carried over to tonight's agenda, for the Woodside Plaza Shopping Center. All appropriate permits for the renovation and reconstruction had already been approved. Tom Boyd, representing James W. Foug & Associates, Architects, 2600 E. Bayshore, Palo Alto, described the proposal, referring to drawings of the site plan and artists's renderings, and explained the reasons for the request for the encroachment permit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (1) Edward G. Stein, 3641 Jefferson Avenue, stated his concerns regarding the traffic on Jefferson Avenue, particularly between the 3500 and 3800 blocks, citing Kaino s Home, Roy Cloud School, Community Center, motorcycle and truck traffic as reasons for excessive traffic volume and traffic noise. He suggested more stop signs. (2) Virqinia Geller, 3648 Jefferson, stated she has lived there for 25 years and objects to the increase and speed of traffic. She reported a new development in the unincorporated Emerald Lakes area and believes the City and County should take note of what development is doing to the area. Reg.Mtg. 9/23/85 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 53