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Councilman Reid stated the documentation and philosophy of the General Plan was for a certain number of neighborhood shopping centers throughout the City for con- venience. He stated he supports sending this application back to the Planning Com- mission for review in light of the entire background of the commercial rezoning of the area and regarding conformity with the General Plato Councilman Mori commended the citizens present on their interest and concernQ He stated he felt the concerns expressed by the residents in opposition to the -- convenience market would also be present in a larger commercial development° He added that the promise of the developer to develop the ten acre commercial within a year was not logical or feasible. He further stated he felt the proposed applica- tion should be referred back to the Planning Commission. Mayor Pearson stated he felt it was the responsibility of the City Council to make a decision on this matter now and not to refer it back to the Planning Commis- sion. He further stated he disagrees with the zoning and felt it should be denied. Councilman Kinney concurred that this item should not be referred back to the Planning Commission and that it was the responsibility of the City Council to make a decision on the matter now. · -~ It was moved by Councilman Herlihy, and seconded by Councilman Reid, that Resolu- ~ tion No. 73-173, referring back to the Planning Commission the application of Pico r_) Investors for rezoning with the following instructions: (1) That this particular D~ application be reviewed with reference to its conformity with the General Plan; and ~J~ (2) That the application be reviewed once again in light of the entire background of the commercial rezoning of the area which took place approximately a year ago, and withdrawing the introduction of Ordinance Noo 713, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Mori, and Reid NOES: Councilman Kinney and Mayor Pearson ABSENT: None The Vintage Hills Homeowners Association requested to be notified when this item is considered by the Planning Commission° Mayor Pearson recessed the meeting at 10:10 P~M. Mayor Pearson reconvened the meeting at 10:20 P~M. SPECIAL REPORTS Progress Report Re: Development of Stoneridge Regional Shopping Center Mr. Edgar presented his report, dated November 7, 1973, regarding first and second phase development plans and financing of the Stoneridge Shopping Center. He requested that the City Council approve this progress report and endorse the basic concept and plan contained therein with the understanding that the specific items which are a part of the plan such as the assessment districts and reimbursement contract be re- fined and brought back to the City Council at a later date for specific action. In addition, he recommended that the City Council authorize the staff to continue nego- tiations with the County and property owners east of 1-680 as well as to proceed with other} work necessary to bring this project to a successful conclusion. Mro Robert Eynck, representing Bayshore Properties, requested that the City' Council approve the progress report of the City Manager and endorse the basic con- cept of the plan, and stated that the assessment districts should be formed as soon as possible. Mr. Jim Bows, 6595 Paseo Santa Cruz, President of the Del Prado Homeowners Association, presented a letter to the City Council from the Foothill High School Citizens Advisory Committee regarding their concern over access routes to the new school. He also expressed their concern regarding lack of funds for other road projects in light of the money to be spent on the development of the Stoneridge Shopping Center and urged the City Council to give this matter careful considera- tion. Mayor Pearson explained that the Stoneridge Interchange and improvements would not affect other road improvements~ 4. 11/12/73