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� �� Maloney commented concerning his discussion with Mr Tyson regarding his status and Mr Schroeter advised that Mr Tyson is converting an existing building at 88 Claremont to 8 condominiums It was determined that Mr Tyson has Tentative Map approval, the Conditions, Convenants and Restrictions are in process and Final Map is expected within 30 days It was pointed out that the proposed ordinance will ' not go into effect until 30 days after its adoption Irving H Kaye, owner of property at 1019 Fifteenth A�venue, stated he is constructing a duplex which he intends to convert to condo- mtnium ownership Mr. Kaye referred to his letter to Council of April 26, 1978 (The letter �s on file in the Office of the City Clerk ) In response to question as to why he did not apply for a permit to construct a new condominium rather than for a duplex permit in view of his stated plan for the building, Mr. Kaye advised that he made application for a duplex permit because of the ordinance adopting zoning changes last year which would have caused his lot to be less than the minimum size required for a duplex. Discussion followed and Mr Schroeter commented and replted to ques- tions regarding the fact that no specific limit applies to number of units in new condominiums since other factors are involved, whether duplex unit on a substandard lot could reasonably expect ' to be developed as a condominium, the possibility of Mr Kaye and another party owning the duplex as tenants in comnon rather than converting to condominium ownership, the concern that permitting conversion of a duplex might set a poor precedent in view of the many duplexes existing in Redwood City, State requirements regard- tng the Subdivision Map Act and parcel maps, the desirability of spreadin9 the assumption of risk by condominium owners in setting a ' minimum number of units, and the fact that the marketplace tends to determine the kinds of units which are constructed. MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to adopt the previously approved ordinance relating to condominium con- version of apartment buildings with the amendment that the mtnimum number of units allowed to be converted be changed from 12 to five The motion failed on the following roll call vote Ayes Councilmen Biagi, Leipzig, Norris Noes Councilmen Bury, Chandler, Mayor Barrett CHANGE OF VOTE There being no ob�ection, Mayor Barrett changed his "No" vote to "Aye" on the motion. The motion then carried on the following roll call vote. Ayes Councilmen Biagi, Leipzig, Norris, Mayor Barrett I Noes Councilmen Bury, Chandler (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-108) City Attorney Schricker advised that in view of the substantial � change in the number of units to be permitted, the proposed ordi- ' nance must be readvertised and will be considered for final adoption following such advertisement. -8- Reg Mtg. 5/1/78