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Council Member Ruskin opened the public hearing. M/S Hartnett/Pierce to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. I - M/S Hartnett/Howard to introduce (first reading) the ordinances as follows: I. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 2, 31, 32 AND 51 OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING CODE RELATED TO ARBORS, TRELLISES AND SIMILAR OPEN STRUCTURES II. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 2, 4, 5 AND 6 OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING CODE RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS III. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 2, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 29 AND 30 OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING CODE RELATED TO PARKING AND USES - MEDICAL OFFICES; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; AND RELATED DEFINITIONS IV. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 2,14 AND 26 OF THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING CODE RELATED TO THEATER USES IN THE CB AND CBR DISTRICTS The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 03 -140 STAFF REPORTS A. Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's denial of a variance at 454 Barkentine Lane to allow for a fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback where twenty (20) is required. Associate Planner Lyon explained the appeal before Council and used a PowerPoint presentation. He stated the findings necessary to grant a variance. The appellant, Edward Wilson, gave his request of Council to reverse the decision of the Zoning Administrator on denial of a 15 foot rear yard setback. He used a PowerPoint presentation and submitted letters of support. His summary stated that the application meets the three variance requirements of special circumstances, no special privilege and the intent of zoning ordinance. He explained that the property backs onto open space and several mature trees provide a buffer. He explained the various properties that received variances. He stated that he has full support of his neighbors and the implications of the decision are limited. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 23, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 6