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� , 1 46 _ 1 � �, , - S+'; n !'�` the Generai =kan and zne Counc�l nas ��,aae `�nc�ngs which support tne zor�ing Mr Schricker stated that if tne entire site had been zoned for res�dent�ai use, then poss�oly the zon�ng couid be con- ��dered ir.cor�sistent. Mr. Schricker commented and replied to ques- t�ons relatzny to zoning rlistrict designations. Barrie Rarnsay Girard, at�orney �or Serpentine Protect�on League, 56 / Mansicn Court, Menlo Park, suugested that Council car�rct apprcve any ' resiaent�al use of the su��ect s�te whlle the area is des�gnated "employrnent" �n the Gene�al Plan °� Rea Goff, �c? Avenue del Ora, scated tnaz the Sequoi� Un�un Hign � Sc;�ool D�sr^7ct has decl�ared the sub�ect property surplus and that tt�e DiStr�ct needs the money from its sale for capital improvemer�tis which will be of benefit to Redwood City students. He observed also �hat th@ prorerty will be returned to the'tax rolis where it wiil generate neeGcd funds Mr Goff suggested that those who wish the land to remain open space should be willing to purchase.tne property themselves for that purpose, noting that two-thirds of the County � is presenily in open space Mr Goff remarked that the presence of ' rare ar�d endangered ecological treasures was not noted when the sub- � ' �ect si�e was being used by motorcyclists, and said �nat homes az a�i or�ce levels are needed in the area. Mr Goff requested Council tc �ake whatever action is necessary to get the proposed deveiopment uraer way for the benefit of the taxpayers, the School D�strict and prospective home buyers. T�mr�� Gallagh2r, 369 Atherton, Atherzon, advised that the sub�ect site is well known through�ou� the country ;or its unusual flora among , i:hose knowledgeable of such matiers. Mary Robinso��, 1078 Eden Bower Lane, sLated thai tF�e plan presently ' prpposed for development was noc the same pian cor�s�dered by the ?lannirg Commission. She observed that tne City has not been asked to buy or maintain the property, saying no c�aintenar�ce �s needed anu that the site is used for an outdoor classroom ys. Robinson sugges�ed that development of prafessicnai o`r"ices on tP�e Nroperzy would create fragmentation of the downtowr� 5usiness area and that pienty �� off�ce space is ava�iable downtown at present. Ms Robinson sa�d that the r oroposed deve7opment would violate one of the f�nest residential areas and that the area cannot tolerate any more automobiles She stated . that there are nine possibie sources of groups which m�ght pu•rchase aii or part of the site and suggested that Council's decision should �nvolv2 only zo m ng not money Ms. �obinson dia not reply to Councii requesti for the names o� the nine sources of funds to purchase the property which she had mentioned f I � � Susan Mara 707 Leahy, urged Councii to deny the application for .' Minor Subdivis�on, stated she is a geologist and commentFii or ��e ' ' cF�aracteristics of flora in a serpentine rock area Ms Mara al�.. ' coirmiented concerning the content of the report of March 29 by the Director of Pfanning and urged that the property be rezoned. Lelia Coyne (see above) con,7ectured as to a means by which school lands owned by the publlc could be soid to the public and held, ' not��,g that land values tend to increase Ancy �B��a�� a 3766 Farm Hill, referre�� o previous cons�derat�on ir, April 1973 of attempts i.o reduce s�eed on Farm Hill through �. � `icy , -4- 4/3;'3 ,� � . , " - Q >