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necessary lot line issue is concluded. Other concerns brought up by Mr. Koop included those related to roadway widening beyond the current roadway and the size of the proposed house in relation to the area. Phil Leadbetter stated that he and his family have lived on Southview and have maintained the street for 30 years. He stated that the road must be widened or maintained in such a way that ambulance and fire service is available. He further stated there is currently a bottleneck and overgrown brush in the area and that the residents should not pay the road. Fred Herring, Project Architect of the project, detailed the process that had been followed. He stated the house will not seem any larger than other houses in the area because it is very carefully related to the ground. He described the relationship of the structure to the existing neighborhood and addressed all points made by the appellant. Stephen Powell stated that residents in the area are left without a jurisdiction taking responsibility and asked if any study had occurred regarding the capacity of Southview Way. Susan Hunter stated her issue is waterlines and that she has tried to obtain a waterline for sometime. She stated her question is how the construction vehicles can travel and park in the area. Fred Herdng stated that the agreement states that the vehicles will be parked on the property site itself. Ruth Leadbetter stated that the hydrant required to build her home does not benefit her property. She stated that her family cannot continue to maintain the road and asked that Council consider the heavy equipment and trucks that will travel on the road. She asked that the issues be considered before approving the project. Dale Koop asked Mayor Claire about a ietter addressed from Woodside and responded that the agreement was obtained by all parties and then the applicant changed it and resubmitted it without Mr. Koop's approval. MIS Howard/Hartnett to close the public hearing. The motion 3assed by a unanimous voice vote. Council commented and asked various questions about the project. Council comments suggested exploring how the residents might work together toward obtaining water service and road improvements and that the project conforms to City regulations. A staff person from the Town of Woodside explained that Redwood City had been determined as a designated water service provider for that area. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 8