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Tt was also recommended that developer be required to take the necessary action to preclude the lot shown between Lot 5 and Lot 6 from being closer than 20' to the Wayne Court East right-of-way line and that this triangular parcel of land be made a part of Lot 6. Staff analysis reported this block is the one remaining large block in the Friendly Acres area to be redeveloped with an interior street system, plan lines for this block having been set last year and that subdivision concurs with the established plan lines. Staff concurred exceptions be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission and as shown on slide. Councilman Petersen questioned Fire Chief as to accessibility of this site to fire equipment. Fire Chief stated in spite of narrow street access was possible, and better to be subdivided than left undeveloped without any access to interior. Councilman Weymouth moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4938 AUTHORIZING EXCEPTION TO CERTAIN :PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, BEING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY - "JAYNE COURT EAST SUB- DIVISTON, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried on roil call vote. Councilman Bury moved to adopt RESOLUTION N0. 4939 REQUESTING ADJUSTMENT TO TIMING OF OFFICIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT INTERSECTION OF EL CAMINO REAL AND ROOSEVELT AVENUE. Councilman advised this was considered an interim measure for making left hand turns less hazardous at this intersection until opening of Oak Street and left turn storage lanes as planned. Motion seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on .roll call vote. Request for authorization of Laurel '.'ay Improvements, Highland Avenue to Westerly City Limits, presented for consideration. Council was advised petition. has been received signed by approximately 92% of the owners of property within the proposed assess- ment district. Council also advised that the owner of one lot signed in antici- pation that half street improvements would be constructed adjacent to this property, which would involve County approval. Slide shown of area and described by Staff. Councilman Petersen questioned other problems which might be connected with this area, plans concerning connecting streets, long cul-de-sac difficulties, and expressed his opposition until problems discussed more thoroughly. Councilman Royer moved to authorize preparation of plans and specification for improvement of Laurel Way, Highland Avenue to Westerly City Limits; acquisition of needed slope easements; appointment of an Attorney for the District, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried, Councilman Petersen voting no. (MINUTE ORDER E66-51) Charles Olivia, representing Peninsula General Contractors Association, asked that Council continue for 1 week the adoption of Ordinance establishing requirements for pre- liminary soil reports on proposed subdivisions as their Association Committee had been unable to meet because of illness since this proposed ordinance had been submitted to them for review. Mayor Rosselli stated ordinance only pertains to requiraments now demanded by State legislation, but would recommend continuance as requested. Councilman Herkner moved to continue action on adoption of this ordinance for one week as requested, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #00 "-52)