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Item No. 3 (continued) Rikki Kurzner, 6 Cove Lane, suggested the development was misrepresented to buyers of Phase I with regard to the number of one- and two - bedroom units to be developed later, and objected to sharing cost of utilities with the owners of units in the gas heated Phase II. Ms. Kurzner suggested that the larger number of owners from the proposed Phase II in the homeowners association would cause decisions to favor Phase II owners. Ms. Kurzner replied to questions and commented concerning her remarks. In response to question, Planning Director Schroeter stated that a developer has one -year to commence development and five years to complete it after which the developer would have to reapply for a PDP. Mr. Schroeter stated that the Pelican Cove development was commenced within one year as required and Phase II is part of the total project. Gregg Doran, 570 Marlin Court, Planning Commissioner, speaking as a resident of Redwood Shores and a realtor, stated he opposes the Planned Development Permit (PDP) approved by the Planning Commission because of the increased density which precludes the development being occupied by families. Mr. Doran stated that the developer, M. H. Podell, testified that there was no profit to him from Phase I and that it is not econom- ically feasible to construct Phase II as originally planned. Mr. Doran suggested the alterations will have a negative economic effect on the owners of Phase I unitsHe urged Council to support the appeal. Patricia Matthews, 42 Cove Lane, described the notices received from Mr. Podell regarding changes in Phase II prompted by economic considerations and stated that she believes the increased number of one - bedroom units will encourage rental use of the property. John Murray, 568 Seahorse Lane, President, Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, objected to Phase II as "piecemeal" planning and referred to the General Plan prepared in 1976 and the most recent brochure describing residential land use in Redwood Shores, suggesting less single - family land use than planned. Mr. Murray asked that consideration be given to whether or not the present Phase II approved by the Planning Commission is good for the City. (Council recessed from 8:52 to 9:02) Michael Podell, 1199 Howard, Burlingame, developer of Pelican Cove, stated that figures presented by a previous speaker are inaccurate and that he made no profit on Phase I. Mr. Podell offered to allow a qualified person to audit his financial statements to verify his remarks. Mr. Podell said he wants to build a Phase II with the exterior as planned to complement Phase I, but must have more units to make the project economically feas- ible, noting that one - bedroom units are in greater demand than two - bedroom units. Mr. Podell referred to an architect's drawing for the entire Pelican Cove development and to a detail indicating conversion of the planned two two - bedroom corner units into three one - bedroom units. He stated that considerable compromise with owners of Phase I has already taken place. Reg.Mtg. 3/21/83 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 85