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Nicholas Dempsey, Safeway Stores, Incorporated, 47400 Kato Road, Fremont, read a letter from L. F. Ludwig, Real Estate Director of Safeway, dated April 16, 1984, stating their intention to develop a project in the area bounded generally by Jefferson, El Camino Real, and Broadway. Mr. Dempsey then read a letter from William D. Sampson, Partner of the GEMTEL Partnership EGS/Metro Corporation, Walnut Creek, dated April 16, 1984, stating EGS/Metro is prepared to proceed immediately with its schedule for the proposed development. (Letters on file in City Clerk Department). Ed Geet Ed Gee & Associates, architects for the proposed project, presented slides of the proposed project area, maps indicating the location of the subject property and of similar proposed projects elsewhere. Mr. Gee suggested that loss of the subject site to the developers could jeopardize the total project. Tom Tellefsen, President and Co-Managing Partner, EGS/Metro, P. O. Box 92959, Los Angeles, described his organization and its experience in constructing several similar centers in California and elsewhere. Mr. Tellefsen said loss of the key subject parcel would affect development of the total project and requested a 30-day delay in proceeding with the subject participation agreement. Lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Dempsey, and Mr. Tellefsen replied to question and commented concerning plans of Safeway and EGS/Metro; whether an automobile dealership is a compatible use with the development; the varying planned street orientations of the Safeway plan; the availability of the subject site and previous lack of interest of the Safeway group; the expectations of the group with regard to means of acquiring properties within the proposed development site; the probable timing of the proposed development; and whether the property owner of a site within the development area might have the opportunity to become a limited partner. City Attorney Schricker stated for the record that no public hearing is being held and that the matter before Council is review of a use permit application properly made by Boardwalk Volkswagon which has been referred to the Agency by the Zoning Administrator who seeks guidance. Donald Maynor, 2471 East Bayshore, attorney representing Boardwalk Volkswagon, said that his client wishes to expand and remain in Redwood City and the subject property is part of his plan to do so. Mr. Maynor said his client is willing to discuss coordination of their project with the Safeway group, noting that the subject project involves rehabilitation and use of an existing building which will be of immediate benefit to the City. Redev. Agency 4/16/84 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 412 -- -- " ".,-,'" d'" "', J~~,~/ _"0", "'"--"";"~ -~----,,-,,--,--""-'-~---- -- -------- - - --..------