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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Item No.3 (continued) speaking to both the Planning Commission recommendation and the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision. Mr. Schricker said that if the appellant understands and wishes to withdraw his appeal, the $100.00 appeal fee can be returned. Mayor Stangel declared the public hearings open at 8:20 p.m., stating that all testimony will be considered to be addressed to the combined public hearings. City Clerk Hildebrand reported the Affidavits of Publication of Notice of Hearing and of Mailing are on file and that the notice requirements are identical for both public hearings. Jack V. Denton, 330 Turks Head Lane, appellant, stated he understands the situation and that he concurs in the proposed zoning change from "PO" to "R-2", although he objec ts to the use of the site by the Coopera tive. Mr. Denton stated that he does not want to take any action which might jeopardize his legal position with regard to the appeal and requested a recess in order to consult his attorney. (Council recessed from 8:25 to 8:40 p.m.) Mr. Denton reported that his attorney is a member of Redwood Shores Homeowners Associa tion and has asked that the appeal remain in the rec ord and tha t no re fund of his appeal fee be made. Mr. Denton continued, saying that his principal objection to the proposed ordinance is the change from "PO" to "CB" which allows building heights which he believes would be excessive for a transit ion area. He sta ted that he believes Redwood Shores, Inc., the applicant, is in general agreement with him and that adequate zoning can be permitted which is satisfactory to all. Mike Gibson, Redwood Shores, Inc., 350 Marine World Parkway, reported that when the application was reactivated, it was decided that provision should be made for professional and business offices and some retail with housing inc luded consistent with the cone ep t plan pre sen ted to the Planning Commission. Mr. Gibson pointed out that the "CB" District meets the requirement, and that his company would be willing to accept a 35 ft. height limit, saying there is no fundamental disagreement with Mr. Denton. Discussion followed and Mr. Schroeter, Mr. Schricker, Mr. Denton and Mr. Gibson commented and replied to questions concerning permitted uses in zoning districts; the fact that the residents have previously complained about lack of gas stations and convenience stores in Redwood Shores; whether they want such development now; and the possibilities presently available to Council in considering the subjec t application. Darryl Foreman, member of the Coop era tive Board of Direc tors, stated he supported the proposed zone change from "PO" to "R-2". Mayor Stangel invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. one wished to speak. No MIS: BritschgilMosher to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously and public hearing closed at 9: 10 p.m. Title read. MIS: Rhodes/Britschgi to uphold the Planning Commission and grant the application of Redwood Shores, Inc. to amend the Zoning Map to rezone property from "PO" Distr ic t to "R-2" Distr ic t and to reverse the Planning Commission and deny the application to amend the Zoning Map to rezone the re st of the property from "CB" and "PO" and "R-2" Distr ic t to "CP" District and from "PO" to "CB" District; and to approve the ordinance for first reading. MINUTE ORDER NO. 81-111 Mr. Den ton (see above) sta ted for the rec ord that he has no problem with the proposed "R-2" District use of the eight acres for residential use, although he objects to the proposed project, and that he understands that the !lX)tion would deny part of his appeal and grant part. Reg.Mtg. 7/12/82 Page 4 / - /} £J L,( ¿¡ ~-)