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the Council for further review. I would reserve decision, respectfully, on the question whether it should be remanded to the Planning Commission. I have to research that, but my belief is the Tentative Map is subject to Planning Commission approval under the Zoning Ordinance. So, I'm in concurrence with Council Member Claire's... nod, because I am pretty sure it should go back to the Planning Commission." In response to Councilman Ruskin's questions, City Attorney Schricker said, "I recommend that you continue with the matter as it has been advertised for public hearing and is before you now, which is the 26-unit development. You may take into consideration at arriving at a conclusion following all the testimony, a proposal for the 24-unit development, but you would not be able to approve the 24-unit development because you do not have the necessary Tentative Map submitted to you for that purpose." City Attorney Schricker said if the Council wanted to approve the 24-unit development it should "remand the matter to the Planning Commission." Mayor Hartnett called upon the appellants. Martin Kampf, 2234 Roosevelt, appellant, said staff had advised that appellants could speak to all the issues, not just those cited in their appeals. He said, "On behalf of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association and Mr. Harry Happ, Chairman, I would like to read a letter to the Mayor and City Council. "The Roosevelt Neighborhood Association is opposed to the ruling of the Planning Commission regarding its approval of 26 homes on the site of the former Petrini's market. The site surrounded by Key market, Roosevelt School, Schaberg Library, Grace Bible Church and Shell Service Station. None of these facilities have sufficient on street parking necessitating employees, customers and visitors to park on the street. The school presents a real problem because the teachers park along Euclid Avenue and in addition there are many activities such as Little League Baseball and soccer which further complicate the problems. We feel it is the responsibility of the City to alleviate the many street parking problems. The proposed development does not offer sufficient on street parking other than the double car garages which is doubtful that two cars can be parked in each garage. Another major problem is the adjacent Shell Station which is a 24- hour service facility. Gasoline spills and air pollution ITom the smog tends to further add to the problem with these units. The Fire Department should be consulted with a plan for a safe evacuation if a major fire should occur. We have formed an ad hoc committee which has had several meetings with Scott Ward of Classic Communities to try and reach a reasonable solution. They have been more cooperative than your Planning Commission. Mr. Martin Kampf has been appointed to speak for our Association and we trust his concerns will not fall on deaf ears." Mr. Kampf said, "As for the number of people who show up for these meetings, the number dwindled at the Planning Commission meetings because the public felt they weren't heard. As you can see behind me the house is packed and that is because people are concerned and they understand that this body is the one that's really going to decide this issue. There is concern in the neighborhood still for issues that have not been resolved and for a project that the public does not approve. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 MAY5,1997 MINUTES Page No. 290 PAGE 15