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RESOLUTION No. 15065 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IN APPROVING THE ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT AP2010-09 FOR 448 SAINT FRANCIS STREET, AND THEREBY DENYING THE APPEAL Mayor Ira explained the protocol for the public hearing in two parts: the request for continuance and an appeal to the architectural permit that was granted. He asked for order, calmness, and respectFulness during the proceedings. He explained the process which included beginning with the appellant, who will have five minutes regarding the request for continuance, and then thereafter, the applicant will have five minutes, and then Council discussion. The appellant, Mr. Marc Warsowe, withdrew his request for a continuance. Mayor Ira continued with the appeal process with the staff presentation next and to be followed by not more than 15 minutes each for the applicant and the appellant to present their arguments, and followed by Council discussion. A Council Member requested clarification from Ms. Thompson, the City Attorney, on the withdrawal of the continuance. Ms. Thompson clarified that this withdrawal was acceptable, on the record, and that the applicant can reserve up to five minutes for a response. She reminded the appellant and applicant, that this venue is not a court of law and that Council is listening to a review of the Zoning Administrator's decision and making a determination of whether or not he followed the code. Mr. Warsome stated that he had withdrawn his request for a continuation in writing. Mayor Ira acknowledged the statement and opened the public hearing. Mr. Blake Lyon, Senior Planner, provided a general framework of the analysis and information available (presentation on file). He asked Council to uphold the decision as rendered and expressed confidence that the decision, from a zoning administrator viewpoint, was appropriate and responsive to zoning ordinance. Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. Mr. Warsowe, the appellant, explained in detail why he chose not to request the continuance and his dissatisfaction. He spoke about the various impacts, the issues he and others objected to, and he opined that their concerns and objections were not satisfactorily addressed by the City. He opined that the process lacked vision, balance, notification and appropriate representation of all the neighbors. He noted that he submitted additional materials. Mr. Robert Carroll, the applicant, noted that his fiancee, an arborist, an architect and friends, were present in the audience and he asked Council to deny the appeal by Mr. Warsowe. He said he is also here to appeal one of the conditions of the NOA (notice of official action). He provided some personal background information. He spoke about what he has specifically done to comply with the rules. He also spoke about impacts to him if there are any further delays and he asked the Mayor and Council to deny the appeal and notice of action. He asked the City Attorney if he could appeal one condition on the NOA. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD November 22, 2010 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 227