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C. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) : storage area and an area to store his cars for wanting a basement and also stated that he wanted to enclose the basement area rather than have the house on stilts. The Architectural Control Review Committee for Matadero Creek Subdivision had reviewed his plans and supported them and a petition of support had also been signed by the neighbors. Mr. Viso stated that he was particularly concerned if he had to go through the variance process; it could take 4 to 6 months and he would be forced to miss this construction year. In conclusion, Mr. Viso summed up his requests stating 1) the same maximum development area and maximum floor area as allowed in the Town Ordinances; 2) the basement not be counted and 3) the turf blocks be counted 60%/40% (the manufacturer ' s suggested %) , not 100%. Mr . Viso also noted that there was confusion regarding the basement due to the fact that the ordinance adopted in 9/86 which he had been using did not count the basement and a later ordinance changed this calculation. The Director of Public Works clarified certain questions raised by the Council on such issues as interpretation of turf blocks, drainage, calculation of lot unit factors, calculation of development area and floor area. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Johnson and passed by the following roll call vote to allow Lot #12, Matadero Creek Subdivision, to be developed with 11 , 175 maximum development area and 7 ,450 maximum floor area. AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey and Johnson NOES: Councilmember van Tamelen ABSENT: Councilmember Siegel van Tamelen reiterated her earlier comments about the Matadero Creek Subdivision in general . The land had been purchased by the Town from the Palo Alto Unified School District with open space being a very high priority for the project. Anyone who purchased one of the lots in this subdivision was aware of the restrictions on that particular subdivision. Johnson did not believe the open space was being affected; the character of the subdivision remained intact. Tryon commented that the increase in MDA and MFA being discussed was reasonable and she did not feel it affected the open space. PASSED BY CONSENSUS : To direct the staff to report back to the Council on the other issues of the turf blocks, second driveway and basement and to request that the Matadero Creek Subdivision Subcommittee meet as soon as possible and report back to the Council on the planning issues related the the subdivision. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize discussion of the issue of turf blocks - 100% counting or 60%/40% - for the next Council meeting. _2- 5/26/88