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7. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST This item limited to fifteen minutes. A. Vice Mayor Howard reported that the downtown "Climate Best Fest" held September 21 and 22 was a big success. She also reported that the "Coastal Clean- Up" held September 21 was another big success with approximately 75 volunteers who helped clean-up Redwood Creek. B. Mayor Hartnett announced that the Council had been invited to the "Unsung Hero" luncheon on Sunday, September 29, 1996 at the Elks Club and encouraged his coneagues and the public to attend. MEMO 9/24/96 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------____nn 8. STAFF REPORTS A USE PERMIT REVOCATION for the "Woodside Gas Mart" Service Station located at 895 Woodside Road. (604) REPORT: Acting Planning Director, September 23, 1996 Two Petitions submitted by Tim De Spain Acting Planning Director Jany summarized the subject report which provides background on the operations of the Woodside gas station through the years. Director Jany described the neighbor's complaints regarding the new 24-hour operation, an additional gas pump, glare from the new lights, open storage of trash, noise and traffic problems. He described the property owners/operators past refusal to abide by the provisions of their Use Permit and the citations issued by the City for violations of the Zoning Ordinance. Director Jany said the property owners/operators have refused to complete an application for a Use Permit that would anow a public hearing where an concerns could be addressed, and under Zoning Ordinance Sections 42.8 and 42.9 a Use Permit may be revoked if the Council deems that continuance of the Use Permit would be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the vicinity of such use. In response to Council questions, City Attorney Schricker stated that only the City Council could revoke a Use Permit, and he described the legal process for revocation proceedings. Mayor Hartnett advised that the Council was in receipt of a number of petitions from the neighbors of the subject Woodside gas station citing Use Permit violations and serious problems previously described by Director Jany. ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER23,1996 MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 PAGE 8 Page No. 503