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~ 1 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of September 22, 2004 Page 3 Paula Thompson, a Redwood Shores resident and school teacher, said she joined the Redwood Shores Paddling & Rowing Club. She expressed the need to provide recreational programs for our youth. Commissioner Joseph said she spoke with Craig Americanian of Stanford University who indicated he wants the permit to be pulled. She said he felt the structure is not sound, wants it torn down, and does not want to be responsible. Commissioner Slusser asked questions regarding the permit and whether it is a different group with the same conditions. Connie Garcia, an advisor and employee of Stanford University, confirmed that Craig Americanian was the initial contact on the permit and that there is now a new contact on the permit. Donna Zacamy of ' the Architectural Design Board spoke about their concerns on the erosion on the levee in front of the boat area; setting a precedent for an outside group for daily racing activities; and the impact for private property owners. Chairperson Yapp reiterated at the June 23 meeting, Stanford Rowing & Paddling was given the directive to gain approval from the three community groups (Redwood Shores Community Association, Redwood Shores Owners Association, Architectural Design Board) within 90 days to continue to have a boat enclosure in a portion of Portside Park. Chairperson Yapp stated that only one letter of support was received and two letters of non-support were received. Superintendent Hover explained the condition of the boat structure is fine but it needs some repair. He noted that a public meeting concerning the erosion of Redwood Shores lagoons was being held tonight at the Senior Center. He also stated the original use permit did not go through the Park and ' Recreation Commission, but went directly from staff to City Council. M/S Joseph/Swope: To recommend that the City revoke the revocable permit of Stanford University. The Commissioners discussed the motion; the need to have another organization partner with City; the need for public boat storage and public access; the need to follow the direction of the motion from the, June Commission meeting; and a suggestion to amend the motion or make second motion to encourage Redwood Shores Rowing & Paddling Club to apply for a use permit. Motion passed unanimously.