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/ lllm / / He asked for forgiveness of this act and requested that it not hinder his applica- tion. Mr. Perry stated there has never been a problem with parking, and there would not be any change in parking requirements from rentals to ownership. Ms. Kay Steveus, tenant, stated the rent was increased $55.00 ten months ago, and another $25.00 last month, which she felt was excessive. Mr. Perry explained that there had not been a rent increase for two years after Proposition 13 and the larger increase was warranted. Mr. Arthur Gully, 4119 Suffolk Way, stated he was concerned about the rights of senior citizens living in this complex. He asked if all the rights and benefits set forth in a letter from the owner last April were still in effect. He stated that nothing further had been presented to the people since the ordinance had been adopted. The City Attorney advised that a property owner has to abide by the re- quirements of the ordinance, unless waived, and that any further additional rights or benefits would be at his discretion. Mr. Steve Hughes, 587 Touriga Court, stated the owner said he acted in ignorance: yet he had gone through this same procedure tnModeeto, and that he also should have been aware of the parking requirements. He stated he felt this complex should be left as apartments unless it goes condominium l&gitimately. Mr. Barbee advised that the complex was built in accordance with parking speCi~i-- cations at the time it was constructed. Mr. Perry stated it was his intent to follow the requirements of the ordinance regarding rights and benefits of present tenants. He stated he had sent them the appropriate notices. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closeg' on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Councf/- member Butler, that Resolution No. 81-351, denying the application of Marshall and Louise Perry, etal, to convert seventy-three rental dwelling units to condominiums located at 2451 through 2529 Santa Rita Road for the following reasons: (1) lack of sufficiene parking space per ordinance; and (2) failure to comply with ordinance's prohibition on rent increase during the six month period preceding application approval, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Staff advised Mr. Perry he could reapply for condominium conversion six months after the last rent increase. Application of Robert and Judith Cuesta to convert eight rental dwellin~ units to condominiums. These units are located at 181 Mission Drive and 5321 Sonoma Drive Mayor Mercer declared this item continued at the applicant's request as the applicant did not notify his tenants of this hearing (Director of Planning and Community Development report SR 81:359 dated October 8, 1981). 15. 10/13/81