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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Item No.1 (continued) Mayor Stangel pointed out that equal time has been granted to every speaker with longer presentations permitted by the developer and the representative of FORC. Councilman Biagi pointed out for the record that testimony is for the purpose of informing Council and that Council members have the right to ask questions of speakers regarding their statements or expertise. Mr. Nobles then urged Council not to make a decision on the proposed amendment to the General Plan but to submit the question to the voters. Donald G. Warren, President, South Shores, Inc., 350 Marine World Parkway, requested that the record show he compliments the City Council, the Planning Commission and the City staff for their fairness, understanding and patience in connection 'with the hearings. He urged that a variety of balances be maintained with regard to people, jobs, housing and the environment. Using a projection of the 1973-0riginal Developer Purchase, Mr. Warren commented on uses of the land. He called attention to the Bair Island area which was a nesting area as a result of spoils deposits from the Port, stating the 800 acres were given for a wildlife refuge by Mobil with no tradeoff. He pointed out that South Shores was part of a proposed development for 100,000 people when it was acquired and now only 30,000 are proposed with the intent of meeting demands of society for jobs, homes and recreation, and observing that a plan is essential, although no development is expected for five years. Mr. Warren acknowledged that, at first, in the South Shores development, there will be an imbalance in favor of jobs over houses but stated that at the same time buildout of homes will be taking place in Redwood Shores, thereby increasing the housing stock. He reported South Shores supports the San Carlos airport, and the plan is compatible with airport use, noting that houses have been suggested for Pond A-12 but would not be compatible with the airport. He pointed out that Bair Island is not being developed and that it will be separa ted from South Shore s by some 200 feet of tidal wa terway which is adequate protection. Mr. Warren noted that the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has called the land "infill", being suitable for development, and suggested that it is expected that many workers would live in the same area and not have to travel to jobs. With regard to funding arrangements for public improvements, he said it is not legally possible to include South Shores in the development agreement, but it is their intention if it becomes a real project, to expand the agreement to include it. Mr. Warren urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the proposed amendment to the General Plan. Discussion followed and Mr. Warren responded to questions and commented concerning phasing of housing development; continued development of the Redwood Peninsula; the commitment to San Carlos airport; and the lack of decision from various government agencies regarding an area for which Mobil has no plans. Ralph Nobles (see above) stated for the record that he apologizes for his remarks regarding fairness, stating that others in FORC believe otherwise, and perhaps he misinterpreted the questioning. Mayor Stangel invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. wished to speak. No one MIS: BritschgilBiagi, to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote and public hearing closed at 9: 30 p.m. (Council recessed from 9: 15 to 9:30 p.m.) Reg.Mtg. 5/3/82 Page 4 --,