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Arron Pellarin stated he did not get his project in under the wire. He detailed the chronology of his submittal and stated it is unfair that at this point that his permit may not be approved. Sandy Goldstein asked why a mix could not be allowed. He stated the hope that when office construction is prohibited that it will ensure that industry in Redwood City will be able to resist the market forces working against it. Don Davis stated that retaining open space should be considered. Paul Shepherd stated the message being sent is important and the message would be that high tech companies are not welcome. William L. Butler stated his properties are I-R zoned and asked that all options not be shut out, to be cautious and not apply so many restrictions. Al Habeeb stated he owns property near the small parking lot near the Redwood City Plaza and asked how the new zoning will effect his property values. M/S Ira/Howard to the close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Community Development Director Nelson responded to questions from the speakers. Council questions included whether shared parking works. M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. M/S Hartnett/Claire to: 1) Find that the recommended amendments to the General Plan text and General Plan Land Use Map are in the public interest and make findings (Attachment 1); 2) Adopt by resolution an amendment to the General Plan text and General Plan Land Use Map (Attachments 2, 3, and 4); 3) Waive reading of the ordinance and title and Introduce an ordinance by reference to a short title, to amend the Zoning Ordinance (Attachment 5); 4) Amendments not to include the Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) element and housing in Neighborhood Commercial, but these elements to be brought back for consideration at a later date. Adopt a resolution: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 361