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Other recommendations included the creation of a new Commercial Office (CO) zoning district, Electronic Equipment Facilities and -V Combining District FARs for auto dealers. Mayor Rusldn opened the Public Hearing. George A. Arce, Jr. stated his concerns and distributed written copies as well. The concerns included whether a parcel with split zoning of CN and IR can be converted to IR; concern with the "grandfathering"; current office use in the CN and the "neighborhood serving" implications when the leases expire; and the "mixed use" component impact needing to be discussed further. Georgette Guerra, a 32-year resident of San Mateo, stated her interest is the continued reconfiguration of the entire Peninsula. She further stated that in the Bay Area traffic gridlock and affordable housing are the main concerns. She encouraged Council to consider preserving open space while implementing the zoning amendment. Linda Lau spoke on behalf of Abbott Laboratories and the acquisition of the Cargill Salt property. She stated that prior to the land purchase much due diligence was undertaken and discussion with City staff regarding the G-I zoning of the property and the urgency ordinance. She stated Abbott was told the G-I zoning was excluded from the ordinance, that there were no FAR limitations, that there was not a cap on the office space and that parking was 3.3 per thousand. She further stated that plans moved forward based on that information and only recently they found that the parcel is not exempt from the ordinance and that there are changes to the G-I zoning. She requested that the ad hoc committee review the definition of research laboratories. Sean Murphy, representing Perclose that is part of Abbott Laboratories. He stated the company employs a diverse number of individuals that are attracted from the Peninsula. The company invents and manufactures medical devices to solve cardiovascular disease. He further stated the company hopes to extend the facility behind its present site. Eric Minden stated some issues with the proposed ordinance such as the I-R district change to office use as a prohibited use. He further stated that it is more conventional when changes such as those proposed do not apply to planning applications currently under review. Ten Hannig requested a packet be provided to him and expressed concern with applications currently in the process. He stated he wants office space preserved and allowance for office development in the I-R zone that will eliminate blight. Cristina Wooley stated both Seaport Plaza and Seaport Centre would be affected by the proposed nonconforming use provision. She requested clarification on rebuilding and the regulations regarding the nonconforming status. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 7 M1NUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 360