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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 Nearing 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 <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 requirin~ <br /> a Use Permit for "office use" on the ground floor. <br /> <br /> In response to Coun6il questions, Planning Director Patterson explained' <br /> existing use could be maintained for as long as the owners desire, as long <br /> ......~ ~o ~remis~ ~r~ ~,,~. l-~t~ ....... ,~,~ For o~r six months. <br /> <br /> doseph Staudt, 2611 Broadway spoke in favor of this ordinance as need*d t* <br /> keep existing retail stores in place, and to encourage more. <br /> <br /> Bob Peterson, Sequoia Stationers, urged passage of the ordinance as vital ~: <br /> retail activity in Redwood City and sense of identity. Mr. Peterssn <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 wisheU t: <br /> speak. <br /> <br /> !.~S: ~.~/~urr:~ to c,ose the Public Hearth§. <br /> Carried by unanimous voice vote and Public Hear.ing closed at 10:32 p.M. <br /> <br /> City Nanager Smith asked Council' to think about the future when the <br /> condition improves and the benefits of Council decisions become aPparent'to <br /> such as the faca.de program, new sidewalks, and the new "CBR" is in plat <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 /> ..... E ~' Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> I,U~BO3,. N©i ~0 <br />~age No. ~9~ November 4, 1991 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />