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Item. 3. (continued) the environmental impact report, focussed on the physical environment and on use of Whipple Avenue area where the impact was not significant; and that while a study of the whole medical complex traffic and parking problems might be indicated, it would mean the public would have the burden of paying for a study of the result of private expansion, since it is unlikely these medical agencies involved could be required to pay at this time. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 8:10 p.m. Tom Hallum, Administrator of Redwood Medical Clinic, 271 Nevada Street, introduced Bob Bernstein, architect, Palo Alto, and stated the Clinic now has fewer employees than three years ago and does not plan to increase the number beyond the five mentioned. Mr. Hallum described the background to date of the Clinic's expansion plans, pointing to the preferred addition of some 12,000 square feet and the 6,300 square -foot addition before Council at this time, on architect's renderings which were displayed. Mr. Hallum referred to the subject appeal letter, stating that Council should know that a 12,000 square -foot building, with the required parking is the Clinic's ultimate plan, but that the 6,300 square -foot plan was developed as a contingency plan in the event the City's annexation was not confirmed by the voters in the territory. (RESOLUTION NO. 9553, 4/16/84 canvass of vote confirms "Annexation of Lands of Redwood Medical Clinic et al" by Special Election 4/10/84.) Discussion followed and Mr. Hallum replied to questions and commented concerning present use of parking spaces and Clinic plans with regard to additional personnel and the preference for the original 12,000 square -foot addition. City Attorney Schricker suggested that if it is the intention of the Clinic to apply for a use permit for a 12,000 square -foot addition that the appellent could request that the present appeal by stipulation remain pending without prejudice and at the same time make application for the larger facility and proceed with that. Robert Costello, 1125 Marshall, attorney representing Redwood Medical Clinic, stated he is in agreement with the City Attorney as long as the appellent retains the right to reopen the present appeal if necessary at some future date. Tom Hallum (see above) replied to question, stating that there is confusion as to the ownership of the parking space being provided by the Clinic and the other medical buildings in the area. (City Council recessed from 8:40 to 8:50 p.m.) Robert Costello, (see above) stated his client stipulates that he will request the appeal be continued on the 6,300 square -foot building without prejudice to returning and continuing the appeal later, and at the same time application will be made for the 12,000 square -foot addition which was the original plan, in view of the confirmation of the annexation by the voters. Reg.Mtg. 4/23/84 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 422