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problem. He requested the matter be placed on a City Council agenda for dis- cussion as soon as possible. PUD-85-9, Application of GEF Financial Corporation for development plan ap- proval to construct a two and three story, 132-unit retirement hotel complex on an approximately 2.5 acre site located on the southeast corner of Foothill Road and Stoneridge Drive. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Commercial Office District Consider Adoption of Neqative Declaration Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 85:399) dated August 20, 1985, regard- ing this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on the application and the negative declaration. Mr. Gian Ferri, representing GEF Financial Corporation, stated he concurs with the staff report and revised conditions. He stated that Condition #31, that a sanitary sewer sampling manhole be provided on the sanitary sewer lateral from each building unless otherwise waived by the City Engineer, is not applicable to the project and he would like to have it deleted. He thanked the City staff, Stoneridge Homeowners Association, Park and Recretion Commission and Planning Commission for their cooperation of this project. Ms. Ellie Ross, representing Kaiser Development Company, expressed concern regarding parking at the proposed project. She felt this facility should have a parking ratio of .8. She quoted parking ratios of other similar facilities and stated adequate parking spaces should be provided for this project. She stated that the Kaiser facility is a neighbor of the proposed project and she was concerned that if adequate parking is not provided that residents and guests will use the Kaiser parking lot for needed parking space. Mr. A1 Dutchover, Landscape Architect, 147 Bernal Avenue, stated that he is working with staff at this time on parking requirements. He stated that most facilities of this type have something less than 50% parking space for total number of units. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. It was moved by Councilmeml~er Wood, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 85-402, determining on the basis of a review of initial environmental study done for this project, that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and that a Negative Declaration is appropriate in connection with PUD-85-9, application of GEF Financial Corporation for development plan approval to construct a two and three story, I32-unit retirement hotel complex on an approximately 2.5 acre site located on the southeast corner of Foothill Road and Stoneridge Drive, be adopted. The roll call vote was as Follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmembers Brandes and Butler Council discussion ensued regarding alternate ways to provide adequate parking and yet maintain safe walking paths for residents of the complex. - 4 - 8-20-85