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1 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of September 22, 2004 Page 2 . ITEM 2 - RECOMMENDATION ON USE PERMIT FOR STANFORD ROWING 8t PADDLING Chairperson Yapp reviewed the action the Commission took at its June 23, 2004 meeting concerning the use permit for Stanford Rowing & Paddling and read the motion the Commission made at that meeting. He stated the Commission would be voting on a recommendation based on the June 23 motion. Chairperson Yapp announced the Commission would listen to all public comment, followed by Commission discussion. Director Centeno summarized the correspondence received since the last meeting: a letter from Redwood Shores Community Association (RSCA) not offering support to Stanford Rowing & Paddling; a letter from the Architectural Design Board also not offering support; and a document from Beth Bea ch . Four Stanford University students, also members of Stanford Rowing & Paddling, spoke in support of the organization. They showed a brief video of water activities by Stanford Rowing & Paddling on the Redwood Shores lagoon showing 5 to 6 people on the water. The four speakers discussed: their membership list shows 30 members but not all 30 are on water at one time; minimal noise/sound created by the group and they saw no apparent impact to community; have had positive experienc"e with community for past three years; received letters of support from community who felt that the boat enclosure deters negative activity (graffiti, drugs); lots of boats in enclosure but this is not an indication of how many people are on the water; and club wants to develop stronger relationship with community. A letter of support from the Redwood Shores Owners Association (RSOA) was provided to Chairperson Yapp. Tom Davenport of Starboard Drive felt the boat enclosure was a positive good in the neighborhood. . Beth Beach asked the Commission if they had any questions regarding the packet of information she had provided to them. John Hawkins, a two year resident of Redwood Shores, said he likes to row and have access to the water. He is also a member of the Redwood Shores Rowing & Paddling Club. He felt that many people do not have access to the water and requested that the Commission not restrict that access. Mr. Hawkins expressed his support for the continuation of the permit to Stanford Rowing & Paddling. Superintendent Hover confirmed that the revocable permit to be considered this evening was strictly regarding the enclosure, nothing else. Gina Sanchez stated that Stanford Rowing & Paddling could share their area with the Redwood Shores Rowing & Paddling Club.