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Item No. 1 (continued) Mayor Britschgi accepted the plaque on behalf of Council, with expressions of appreciation to staff. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2. Mayor Britschgi read portions of a resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the San Mateo County Historical Association on May 9, 1985. He noted that the City of Redwood City will be among the cities being honored at a dinner on Thursday as one of the oldest in the County. Title read. M /S: Bury /Mosher 2. RESOLUTION NO. 9871 COMMENDING SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION FOR ITS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE (301 -05) adopted unanimously by roll call vote. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 3. Public Hearing - Appeal of approval by the Zoning Adminstrator of an Architectural Permit for property at 416 Lanyard - Jack V. Denton, appellant (203 -10) Report of City Manager and Chief Building Official 4/19/85 Chief Building Official Malkemus provided a background relating to application for the various permits to build a 4- bedroom addition to an existing home, to provide a residential care facility at 416 Lanyard; reviews and approvals by Building, Planning, Public Works and Fire Departments; that the required Building Permits have been issued, and normal processing such as — plan checking, has been completed. He commented on events following filing of the appeal; meetings held with the appellants and reviews made of the plans; the contention of the appellants that the proposed lot coverage might exceed the 40% lot coverage permitted; the fact that the engineering design criteria for foundations for this type structure were met; that on -site inspection was made, and other efforts made to satisfy the complaints of the appellants; that initially, work had begun on the foundation without permits, and a stop order issued by the City, and that since an appeal has been filed, work has ceased. He added that in reviewing the plans, and from his inspection, he has found nothing to prohibit continuance of construction. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 7:50 p.m. Jack Denton, 330 Turks Head, described the concerns he and other neighbors had regarding compliance with construction and zoning requirements with respect to the addition to the home, and replied to questions by Council regarding their estimate of the square footage of the additions, of lot coverage, that their concerns go beyond the construction aspect and that they are pursuing ways in which the CC &Rs can be enforced. Melvin Rich, 420 Lanyard, supported Mr. Denton's remarks, and stated that his house was the exact reverse plan of the house at 416 Lanyard. John Cooper, 609 Lancaster Way, spoke in favor of residential care homes for the elderly. -- Reg. Mtg. 5/6/85 Page 2 "MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 460