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be allowed. Mr. Graham expressed worry for the safety of the students who may _ <br /> be biking to commute to school due to tra�c flow in the neighborhood. ' <br /> Roland Lampert explained that he owned another property adjacent to High <br /> Tech High and that he had lost an appeal several years ago for a zoning <br /> variance that he considered similar. He expressed concern over parking in the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Rodrigo Barajas utilized an interpreter to explain that he has been a student with <br /> High Tech High for the past two years, and that for his third year he will be able <br /> to walk to school since it will now be in Redwood City. <br /> Chantal Chalfont commented that she is a 10"' grade student of High Tech High, <br /> and that while she is presently driven by her mother, that she would be pursuing <br /> carpooling with other students. She expressed that students have been <br /> responsible about carpooling and using public transit. <br /> Rob Lasher identified that he represented another building adjacent to High <br /> Tech High, expressed support of charter schools, and voiced concem over <br /> parking safety in the neighborhood due to heavy traffic. He submitted an <br /> informal petition signed by business owners and tenants in the surrounding <br /> neighborhood (petition on file). Mr. Lasher stated that the intersection near the <br /> Post Office has particular issues with traffic flow and near-accidents, and <br /> expressed concem for students and for tenants/business owners in the <br /> neighborhood in relation to parking and traffic safety. <br /> Linda Schaefer commented that she was a parent of a student at High Tech <br /> High, and that she appreciated the various comments made throughout the <br /> evening about safety. She commented that parents are committed to doing their <br /> part to make the school an enhancement to the neighborhood and not a <br /> detriment. <br /> M/S Bain/Foust to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Council discussion included various comments expressing concern both over <br /> parking needs of the business owners in the neighborhood, concerns over <br /> potential traffic congestion and safety for businesses and students, and support <br /> for the concept of High Tech High. <br /> REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 2005 <br /> CITY COUNCIL PAGE 6 <br />