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I , � � '' 4 2 5 � and that with regard to the 300-foot depth area that �t would be ma�n- tained as open space and a method of maintenance would be provided as is permitted in cluster development. In response to question, Mr. Gardella also stated that in a RH-20 zone, the developer would observe , a 75-foot setback in the area bordering Eden Bower Lane. Mr. Gardella commented concerning the Planning Commission findings, stating that the finding that the proposed rezoning is not in con- formance with the General Plan because the area is designated for employment purposes is inconsistent with the finding that the pro- posed rezoning is not compatible w�th existing uses of nearby property which is residentiai Further, he suggested that the proposed "Alter- nate 1B" would decrease the traffic impact, �ncrease protection of flora, and would have less �mpact on cost of City services and sewage capacity In response to question for the record of Councilman Barrett, City Attorney Schricker advised that application for Planned Development Permit (PDP) may be made in areas zoned RH-20. City Manager Fales potnted out that a developer must comply with sub- ' division requirements with regard to specifics such as adequate access and that the Plam m �g Commission and City Council have certain dis- cretion in those areas. Susan Mara 707 Leahy Street, suggested that Council consideration should be addressed to findings of Lhe Planning Comnission and urged that the modified proposal called "Alternate 16" be submitted to the ' Planning Comm�ssion for review Ms. Mara also suggested that Mr. Gardella's response to Planning Co�mssion findings is not adequate. I Robert Saint, People for Intelligent City Planning, 872 Chesterton, urged Council to uphold the decision of the Planning Coimmssion and deny the sub�ect appeal. Mr. Saint submitted a petit�on contaim ng some 96 names urging Council to deny the appeal. Councilman Barrett asked, for the record, what use Mr. Saint would favor for the sub�ect property wM ch is owned by the Sequoia Union High School District and whether he prefers zom ng for offices or RH-20 (residential--20,000 square-foot minimum lot size). Mr. Saint stated he refuses to reply to the question, but believes the land could become an environmental classroom. Mark Sanders, 1124 Eden Bower Lane, recalled that �t was stated by the d�per that it would not be economica]ly practical to develop the sub�ect property if it was entirely zoned RH-20, but that his subsequent discussion of that possibility with another developer has resulted in his learning that such development would be practical. Mr Sanders stated he strongly ob�ects to cluster housing and offices, but would find RH-20 zom ng of the area satisfactory In response to question, Planning Director Schroeter advised that residential lot size in the nearby Eden Bower Lane area ranges from � about 10,000 to 20,000 square feet, with the average lot be�ng about 18,000 square feet Steve Saul Harrington-Kulakoff, stated that he had been adv�sed that residential lots in the area of the proposed development were as small as 6,000 square feet. Mr Schroeter stated that, if so, he had been advised incorrectly -3- Reg.Mtg. 10/24/77 �°� � I