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Mr. Dale Bo~.~an, 789 Bonita, stated that he had a complaint against Viacom Cable- vision and would like to have something done to restrict R and X rated programs from being shown on open channels. Councilmember~ Brandes stated that franchise negotia- tions with Viacom will soon be underway, and that as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee he will see that Mr. Bo~anants complaint is made known. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appea~ by the City Council of a decision of the Design Review Board approving ~-83-148, an application of Charles Chesterman for design review approval for the construation of a four-unit studio apartment complex to be located behind the existin~ residence at 4834 Harrison Street. Zoning for the property isRM-1500 (Multi-family Residential) District Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 83:407) dated September 21, 1983, regarding this matter. Mayor Butler declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Charles Chesterman, 766 Emerson Court, Fremont, presented a brochure to Council that he had personally distributed to each of the neighbors who had signed a petition opposing the proposed project. The brochure explained the details of the project. He stated that he had not received any phone calls relative to the plan. MS. Jocelyn Combs, 4857 Harrison Street, stated she has worked with Mr. Chester- man on this project. She stated that in the beginning she had some concerns about noise and traffic but these concerns have been mitigated. She stated that as a member of the General Plan Review Committee she is aware of the need for multi-unit rentals in the City, and she felt this project would be an asset to the community. Ms. Victoria Graham, 367 Bernal Avenue, whose property abuts the rear property line of the proposed project, spoke in opposition to the proposal. She referred to the petition presented previously outlining the concerns of the residents of the area. She stated she felt the project would be another tacky development in our residential community, and that it is not in the best interest of the neighbors because it will create too many people and vehicles in a small area. She stated she opposes the height of the proposed structure as it will invade her privacy. She urged Council not to approve construction of the project. Mr. Chesterman stated the area is zoned for this type of project, that rental housing is a critical need in the city, and he felt there was not as much opposition to the project as originally stated, therefore he felt approval of the development was in order. There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Council- member Mercer, that Resolution No. 83-415, denying the appeal of the City Council, and approving Z-83-148, an application of Charles Chesterman for design review approval for the construction of a four-unit studio apartment complex to be located behind the existing residence at 4834 Harrison Street, subject to all conditions contained in Design Review Board Resolution No. R-83-20, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. 9/27/83