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Mike Santbrd, Equity Office Properties (Spieker Properties), explained the parking gates proposal and the three parking arm locations. He stated that the plans had been reviewed by the appropriate agencies. Gary Laymen, Landscape Architects, Inc., stated that all areas had been explored for development and explained the landscape plan. Suhrar Bashid, Fehr & Peers, explained the traffic study conducted by his firm. Bard Lauressen, Nelson/Nygaard, stated the benefits of the plan being trip reduction. He further stated that other opportunities such as walking and operating shuttles would be explored and implemented. Susan Saymoore, Spieker Properties, stated that without the arms there is no control of the parking and the program encourages people to be conscientious with parking issues. Public Comment: Mary Morrisey Parden thanked Council in support of her July 19 letter delineating reasons to support the appeal. She corrected a previous speaker by commenting that the speaker (Landscape Architects) had not contacted the Redwood Shores Owners Association. She further stated she was speaking as an individual and asked that Council consider Fred Kent's comments stating that the decision is critical to open access. Jeff ~3ee spoke in support of the appeal and asked that Council uphold the appeal. Lynn Kathleen Adams, representing Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, encouraged Council to uphold the appeal and stated that the Shores Business Center Association does not represent the majority. Patricia Dixon requested support of the appeal on behalf of Redwood Shores Owners Association. Frank Deighan asked that Council reject the appeal. Carol Ford asked that Council uphold the appeal. Pat Becker stated she wrote a letter in support of Spieker Properties. Don Warren stated the decision would not create a precedent and that the project is of the highest quality. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 23, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 470