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Mayor Foust opened the public hearing for the revised plan. <br /> The appellant Mr. Bautista addressed the Council and provided a presentation (on file). <br /> He believes this is a non-conforming lot as well as a non-conforming project. <br /> The developer of the Kentfield Project said that he listened to what the community had to <br /> say and consequently reduced the height of the project to reduce the visual massing. He <br /> said that the density was also reduced to 13.6 dwelling units per acre. He added that <br /> because of conversations with neighbors the amount of guest parking per unit was <br /> increased, and the centrally located open space also increased. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Sister Frances Tobin, representing Sisters of the Sacred Heart, stated her concerns about <br /> lighting, the retaining wall, water damage, privacy, and said that she would like to see <br /> more equity in the revised plan. <br /> M/S Ira/Aguirre/to close the public hearing for the revised plan. Motion carried by <br /> unanimous voice vote. <br /> Mr. Mehra answered particular questions from Council regarding the number of units. <br /> One Council Member asked if the comments from Mr. Bautista made staff have a change <br /> of interpretation. Mr. Mehra said that was not the case. Acting City Attorney Aranda, <br /> sitting in for City Attorney Yamamoto, explained that the code is silent past the 10,000 feet <br /> mark. Ms. Ekas, Planning Manager, explained that Article 46 provides for some flexibility <br /> and this is within the planned development context. She provided some other examples of <br /> how the R2 zoning code is being interpreted in relationship to the Planned Development <br /> permit. Ms. Ekas reiterated that these two have to be considered jointly. The density of <br /> adjacent projects was discussed. <br /> M/S Ira/Pierce to deny the appeal and thereby uphold adoption of the Initial <br /> Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> M/S Pierce/Bain to deny the appeal and support the revised plan and amend the Planning <br /> Development Permit to conform with the revised plan. Motion carried unanimously by <br /> electronic vote. <br /> Council Member Pierce supports the new project because housing is needed and in her <br /> opinion this will benefit to the neighborhood. Vice Mayor Howard believes the neighbor's <br /> concerns have been addressed. She asked that staff look at the height for future projects <br /> so that the developers have clear information upfront. <br /> M/S Aguirre/Ira to deny the appeal and approve a revised map to conform with the new <br /> plan, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. <br /> Minute Order 09-146 <br /> Mayor Foust thanked the community and the public for their comments on the matter. <br /> B. Proposed Redwood City Charter Changes — Library Board. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCILREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD JULY 13, 2009 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br />