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APPEAL ~296 (Continued) Mr. Tony Filicicchia, 413 W. Alpine, stated that the President of the Sandpointe Homeowners Association had circulated petitions against the project and had obtained approximately Z56 names on them; that Mr. Heying is presently out of town and the petitions could not be presented at this time. He further stated that there are presently 1,000 homes in this area, and almost more than 1,000 apartments within one-quarter mile of the subject property; that almost 500 condominiums are being built in the area now; that their neighborhood is in great need of a shopping center, not a major one, but one with small services; and that the property should be used exclusively for that purpose. Mr. Roger Turner, 300 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, the developer, stated that this is the best way they were able to come up with development of this parcel; that he preferred to develop it as all commercial, but that several studies had indicated this would not be the best way to go. He described in detail the proposed townhouse and com- mercial developments. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received on this matter, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Herrin's motion to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to grant the variance failed for lack of a second. Councilman Patterson suggested that the property might be developed R 2-PRD. The Planning Director stated that the plot plan would have to be evaluated against Planned Residential Development standards; and that the number of units would be possibly 14 per acre depending upon the street system. Mr. Turner stated that he would be able to devise another plot plan with eight more parking spaces; and that he would prefer to maintain the number of three bedroom apartments proposed on the present plan. Councilman Markel stated that the people of this area are concerned with the school factor and that if the developer were going only to rent to adults that the townhouses probably would not be objectionable to home- owners in the area. Mr. Turner stated that he would prefer to rent it to adults only and that will be what they hope to attract; however, he did not want to be tied to that arrangement. RECESS with all Councilmen present. At 8:25 P .M., a five minute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. APPEAL #296 (Continued) Councilman Herrin's motion to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal was seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -227- June 5, 1972