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neighborhood stating her primary concern is with the proposed height of the buildings in the transition to the neighborhood across Brewster. After explaining, she suggested that the Brewster side of the block be limited to three stories for the entirety of the half block increasing to five stories on the backside of the block that would be facing Fuller. Mike Sposito, lifetime Redwood City resident and representing Liza and Frank Bizzarro, stated their excitement about the Precise Plan. He stated that he and the Bizzarro's would like a uniform code throughout the Plan area with a variance permit for other than retail. He further stated that visitors should expect the same parking facilities throughout the city and that Main Street should be considered part of the Plan. He further stated the need for downtown housing, and expressed his concern with the Savers store and garbage in the area. Peter Cuschieri complimented the City on the new meters on Broadway but stated that customers are running in and out of the bistro, worried about a possible $25.00 parking ticket. He further stated that customers from Palo Alto, Menlo Park or San Carlos will not come back if they receive a ticket. As a businessperson, not a business owner, he asked that Main Street get rolling. Bill Butler, business owner and member of the community, stated his belief that the decisions made on the Plan will impact whether Redwood City stays the way it is or moving forward. He referred to the Franklin Street project that began 12 year ago and things have been quiet for the last decade. He further stated that because time kills all projects, he would like to see the Plan move forward. Joel Butler, grew up in the area and graduated from Woodside High, and is now a professional engineer. After reviewing the Plan she found it to be well thought out and balanced. It provides guidance and flexibility while fostering affordable housing and continuing the revitalization of downtown. Jim Bigelow, representing the Redwood City /San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, referred to the Chamber's letter expressing strong support for the Plan. He explained the history of the area dating back to 1947 and stated that it has changed and improved. He stated that the Chamber encourages the Council to adopt the Plan, implement it and make sure the transportation area down by the station is the type where you can walk through a pleasant connection with Caltrain and the bus systems. Tim Fanelli stated that the real wealth is in home businesses because there is no longer job security. He stated that he would like to see the community become a sanctuary for home business operators as well as companies and corporations. M/S Ira /Foust to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 12, 2007 PAGE 7 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 350