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510 ALLERTON STREET FROM FAMILY UffELLING UNITS TO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE UNITS. The Clerk read the letter su5mitted by the Planning Commission dated October 24the Mr. Lester Brown spoke in favor of the permit. He believes that this will be an improvement of the existing construction. He presented a petition signed by 14 property owners in the neighborhood and they feel that this will not be detrimental to the surrounding area. Mr. Brown stated what he planned to do with the building and the extent that the building would be remodeled. This was followed by discussion. In answer to a question, Mr. Brown stated that the two story building in the rear will be torn down for parking purposes. Mr. Fred Hamilton, real estate man, presented it a copy of the termite inspection of the premises to the Council for their inspection. Building Inspector Kreiss stated that this was in the ##1 Fire Zone. He was of the opinion that this building could not be remodeled to comply to the Fire restrictions. He stated further that there etre 113 other dwelling buildings W in this area. Mr. Kreiss stated that he did not believe that they could reconstruct this building to fit LO the Fire Zone No. 1 restrictions. Fire Chief Lodi spoke on the subject and stated the situation and why the zoning effected the balance of the City. At the present time the City is classified as a No. 3 City. He explained the object to number 1 fire Tones. If the Council allows the change of the building and its use then the Fire Department is against the change of the building because of the Fire zoning. This was followed by further'discussion in regard to the use of the building and the soundness of the building. Mr. Brown stated that if the Council found it necessary he would be glad to give the City a covenant in whichthey will cease use of the building in 10 years. This was followed by discussion in regard to having the use permit comply with the building code. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carriede Councilman Granger questioned the need of any further action by the Council. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the use permit, any construction topb be in conformance of the Fire zone and 1952 Uniform Building Code, seconded by Councilman Weiss. This was followed by discussion. The motion lost on roll call with Councilman Britschgi, Granger, Herkner voting No and Councilman Stout being noted absent. TRAFFIC C OMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING RECENT CHANGES OF FA RKING ON ITINSLOW AND HAMILTON STREETS. The Clerk read the letter wherein the traffic committee recommended that all parking remain parallel and stated their reasons for their dicision. A representative group of merchants from the Winslwo Street and Hamilton Street areas was present to protest the recent changes made on these two streets. Mr. Cuthrie Burt spoke for the merchants. It was the general opinion of the group that parallel parking is good planning but they feel that this isn't the time to start. They argued in favor of returning to diagonal parking, especially during the Christmas Holidays. This was followed by a very lengthy discussion Councilman Spillers moved that the City Attorney draw up an amendment to the ordinance for diagonal parking on Hamilton and Winslow streets for 60 days, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. This was followed by discussion in which the merchants stated that they did not want this for only 60 days. Councilman Spillers changed his motion and left off the 60 days time limit. The motion carried. There was considerable discussion in regard to whether or not this should be considered and emergency ordinance. Councilman Granger offered a resolution to declare this an emergency ordinance. The City Attorney stated that the first action should be to rescind the previous motion and then have the City Attorney prepare an emergency ordinance allowing diagonal parking on Winslow and Hamilton Streets. Council— r" man Granger withdrew his motion and moved approval of the City Attorney suggestion,ssconded by Councilman Herkner and carried on roll call, Councilman Stout being noted absent. ATTORNEY LEBSACK REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FOR SEGREGATION AND AN APPORT ONMENT OF DIAGRAM ASSESSMENT NO. 8, RESOLUTION NO. 17802 INDUSTRIAL WAY. The Clerk read the letter which outlined the procedure for the Council to take in regard to segregation of the above mentioned assessment 8. The action of the Council for tonights meeting would be to order the street superintendent, by motion, to make an amended assessment and report and to file it with the clerk. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the report and authorized to Street