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<br />Nora Zappas, representing the Greenbelt Alliance, encouraged Council approval of <br />the project because it will enhance the pedestrian experience. She stated that the <br />development will contribute by providing attractive compact homes in an ideal infill <br />location and much needed affordable housing. The residents will be located near <br />retail, the development contributions include sidewalks in the area, hidden parking, <br />and a public fountain. <br /> <br />Council comments and discussion ensued that included thanking the Hampton Oaks <br />neighborhood and Mr. Lam for working together to find common ground and <br />consensus for a better project. Appreciation was expressed to Caltrans for working <br />with the City toward solutions in such instances and into the future. Questions were <br />asked pertaining to "green building" and living wage provision. Mayor Pierce <br />provided statistics of housing needs in the city and surrounding community. She <br />further explained what Redwood City has done and will be working toward. <br /> <br />MIS IralBain to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous <br />voice vote. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />MIS Aguirrellra: <br />1. Introduce an Ordinance amending Article 60, Zoning Map No 7 (Oakwood <br />Neighborhood) of Ordinance No. 1130, the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance, as <br />Amended, to rezone the real property that comprises the 885 Woodside Road <br />Precise Plan Area from the existing CG-R (General Commercial-Residential <br />Combining) zoning district to P (Planned Community District). Council shall <br />consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum to the Mitigated <br />Negative Declaration when taking this action. (Refer to Attachment 1, the <br />Ordinance). <br /> <br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br />AMENDING ARTICLE 60, ZONING MAP NO.7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE <br />REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, TO REZONE THE <br />PROPERTY THAT COMPRISES THE 885 WOODSIDE ROAD PRECISE PLAN AREA, <br />AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, FROM THE EXSITING GENERAL <br />COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS TO THE PLANNED <br />COMMUNITY DISTRICT. <br /> <br />The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with <br />Council Member Hartnett recusing due to a conflict of interest. <br />MINUTE ORDER 07 ~203 <br /> <br />MIS Foust/Howard to: <br />2. Adopt a Resolution approving the revised 885 Woodside Road Precise Plan, <br />including the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP), based on the <br />findings that the project demonstrates the following features: <br />1. Superior mixed use design <br />2. Incorporation of affordable housing <br /> <br />SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />NOVEMBER 19, 2007 <br />PAGE 4 <br />