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In answer to Council questions,' Planning Director Patterson described goal <br /> of new "CBR" to change the climate in the Downtown Area, to discourage junk <br /> shops, and retain quality retail stores. <br /> <br /> Mayor La Berge declared the Public Hearing open at 9:55 p.m., and invited <br /> anyone who wished to speak to please do so. <br /> <br /> The following people addressed the Council: <br /> <br /> Geri Mayers, 2303 Broadway, spoke against the new "CBR" designation, <br /> stating the Downtown area is a financial area now, and requiring Use <br /> Permits will make tenants and owners reconsider locating in the area; <br /> also, people who work in those offices are customers, too. <br /> <br /> Donald Wilson, 928 Middlefield, asked that his building which houses his law <br /> offices be excluded from this district, as it is sufficiently far enough <br /> from the Downtown area to be out of character for a retail center. <br /> <br /> Elizabeth Wilson, 928 Middlefield, described her husband's and her dream of <br /> someday selling their practice and building and advised Council that this <br /> new designation would decrease the property's marketability by requiring <br /> a Use Permit for "office use" on the ground floor. <br /> <br /> In response to Coun6il questions, Planning Director Patterson explaineo~ <br /> existing use could be maintained for as long as the owners desire, as long <br /> as the premises are not left vacant for over six months. <br /> <br /> Staudt, 2611 Broadway spoke in favor of this ordinance as needed to <br /> Joseph <br /> keep existing retail stores in place, and to encourage more. <br /> <br /> Bob Peterson, Sequoia Stationers, urged passage of the ordinance as vital t~ <br /> retail activity in Redwood City and sense of identity. Mr. Peterson <br /> described need for foot traffic for small retail sales stores such as <br /> are on Broadway right now. <br /> <br /> Mayor La Berge asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one else wished tx <br /> speak. <br /> <br /> M/S: Bury/Murray to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Carried by unanimous voice vote and Public Hearing closed at 10:32 p.M. <br /> <br /> City Manager Smith asked Council to think about the future when the econ0m' <br /> condition improves and the benefits of Council decisions become annarent'~ <br /> such as the facade program, new sidewalks, and the new "CBR" is in place <br /> encourage retail businesses. <br /> <br /> M/S: Claire/Greenalch to approve Ordinance designating "CBR" and adding <br /> Letter "T" to Section 26.4 Conditional Uses, permitting "financial <br /> institutions and office fronts." <br /> <br />C~,, .... Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> .~,u~: BOOK NO. 50 <br /> ~a~e No. 398 November 4, 1991 <br /> Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />