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PUBLIC HEARING VA 7Z-45 - ARNOLD B. GASSER - (Continued) There were no opponents to the application and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Yamamoto asked if the 39 extra parking spaces could be converted to additional open space. The Acting Planning Director stated that that remained a possibility, however, it was staff's opinion that there could not be too much parking and that they would actually prefer the extra parking to additional open space. They did believe, however, that there should be 50% open space. Mayor Griset stated that although he believed that Mr. Hall had come up with a very fine development in terms of appearance of the units, there were too many units on too small an area with too many bedrooms; and that the schools were already crowded. He further stated that he believed the project was inconsistent with the policies which have been established for the development of Southwest Santa Ana. Councilman Yamamoto stated he could not support the application because of his concern with the lack of open space and the excessive number of bedrooms. He pointed out that guidelines have been established for all of Santa Aha -'not just South Santa Aha. Councilman Patterson asked Mro Hall if units might be sold as condominiums. Mr. Hall stated that it was conceivable that they might be sold as condominiums. He pointed out;the last three R 2 projects which had been approved in this area had o~tM 30%, 34%, and 38.3% open space respectively, all less th~n the, project he proposed. Councilman Patterson stated that he would support the application; that he was always concerned with open space; however, for two reasons he felt the application should be granted: the first being that the property was only 176' wide which is a difficult width to develop, and the second, that there are proposed only a relatively small number of units, and that it was more difficult to achieve open space with fewer units. He further stated that he believes the ordinance setting forth the 50% open space require- ment is not an ordinance which should govern in this particular situation; that he likes the idea of having central facilities, parking next to unit, and the fact that the units may be sold as condominiums which he always favors since rentals do not encourage home ownership. He further stated that he believes guidelines ,set up for the South Warner area should not be applied all over the city. Councilman Markel stated that he believed the proposed project was one that might overcome some previous difficulties in that area; and that he was in favor of the application. Councilman Evans' motion to grant the Variance Application, seconded by Councilman Patterson, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Evans, Patterson, Griset, Yamamoto None Villa, Her rin, Markel CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -356- SEPTEMBER 5, 1972