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<br /> enforcement by use of radsr and �:�,e resui ����, exne�°ience. He com-
<br /> roented concerrnr�g deta�is os �he Folice Chie�'s report and presented '
<br /> his analysis of the resui�s GT recent zncreased traffic err"orcement
<br /> in the area Mr fiacigalup� called attention to a R��edwo�_o_d� CitY
<br /> Tribune article dated February 4 suggesting that Palo Alto was able
<br /> tr� en�orce a 25 miie per hour speed limit tnrough heavy use of police
<br /> to cite drivers He stated that he has no sympathy for the 25% of
<br /> , Farm Hill speeders who are residents of that ne7ghborhood. In re- .
<br /> sponse to quest�ons, t�r Ba�igalup� said he would like to see the
<br /> site kept undeveloped, but apprec�ated that it will pro�ably r�ave
<br /> to be developed and he wou7d favor good qual�ty res deveiop-
<br /> � ment whicn would generate the ieast �raffic.
<br /> , �'ice yayor Barre�L, Cha�rman o` the Leg�slati�ve Comr�7ttee, noted c��a�
<br /> Asseir�bly B7�1 2442 has been introduced whicn wouid exempt certair
<br /> o residentiai streets from the usuai &5o reGUtv'eii�2nt for use of radar
<br /> �n enforcing speed l�m�ts, bu� that Lhe aui.omobjle clubs oppose 7ti
<br /> (The Council recessed irom 9 00 to 9 15 p.n.)
<br /> , Jose h Mandolfo, 678 Emerald H�11, stated there is heavy, fast traff7c
<br /> in M s neighborhood and no enfcrcement of spged lim�ts, suggesting tne
<br /> area is very hazardous for ch�ldren on the way to Roy Cloud School
<br /> He advised that he �s a realtor and does not ob�ect to residential
<br /> development of the sub,7ect site, but believes professional offices
<br /> would greatly increase traffic
<br /> Susan Swope, 469 Duane, advised that she has lived �n Redwood City
<br /> three months, is registerea to vote, urged Council to listen to those
<br /> present, and warned of the �orthcoming election.
<br /> ' Ricnara Gardella, lawyer representing Harringtor�-Kuiakoff, 626 khrs7ow, �
<br /> Redwcod City, advised that the sale of the sub�ect property is about
<br /> to be completed, that both buyer and seller are committed, that titie
<br /> �s in escrow; and that for all practical purposes, Harrington-Kuiakoff
<br /> �s the property owner. Mr. Gardella noted that the =ale of the prop-
<br /> erty was well-advertised, and the sale for $1,866,OG0 was decided,
<br /> th,e fur�ds being need2d by the School D�Strict after analyzing needs
<br /> �� its students. He statea that the sub,7ect oi the pr�sent public
<br /> hearirg is a two-lot minor subdivzsion wh�ch �s needed by the de-
<br /> � veloper because different financing and design will be required for
<br /> the resident�al and office developments He declared that the Minor
<br /> Subd9vision meets all requirements and must be approved. He fiied
<br /> ;, the following documents with the C�ty Clerk copies of letters from
<br /> Coldwell, Banker and Hookey-Meir Company, real estate firms, on the
<br /> des�rability of the site for professional of;�ces, a copy of the
<br /> Application face sheet, a copy of the Parcel Map, and a copy of the
<br /> Pianning Department staff report of Juiy i9, 1977 relating to the
<br /> . proposed development. Mr Gardeila noted that all commitments will
<br /> be honored and requested that tr�e condition that no building per�it �
<br /> , be issued until the proposed street from the Canada intersect�on is
<br /> compietied be modified to refer to residential property only.
<br /> �n response to question, C�ty Atcorney Schricker advised that Tt �
<br /> szouid be understood that if a su6divtsion map mee�s all criteria
<br /> under che Subdivision Map Act and the Su6d�viszon Ordinance, the
<br /> ' ac�ion approving it �s ministeriai ano �t must 6e approved, however,
<br /> there are yrounds for denial which relate to more than �ust the
<br /> technicai aspects.
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