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34 (Councilman Weiss's complete statement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Weymouth. Council- man Granger was of the opinion that the City should not be blocked off until such time as the Land Use Plan is put into effect. He did not believe that the Land Use Plan indicated any complete change in the zoning. Councilman Stout wanted to know if this was in conformity with the Land Use Plan, He was of the opinion that the Planning Commission should state in their recommendation haw the Plan effects the property. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried. Councilman Weiss moved that this matter be held over provided the applicant grants consent until such time as the Land Use Plan is provided. This motion lost for lack of a second. Councilman Herkner stated that he believed that this should be held over for one week to see if this conflicts with the Pima Land Use Plan. Councilman Herkner moved that this matter be held up for one week, seconded by Councilman Stout. Planning Commissioner Greenwold stated that the adoption of the Land Use Plan does not rezone any property. The Land Use Plan is a guide only. This application in question does not cone under any area which the Planning Commission considers critical. This was followed by discussion. .The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen Granger Spillers, Weymouth and Mayor Royer voting NO. Councilman Granger moved that the permit be granted and approved the Planning Commission's recommen- dation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilman Weiss voting NO. REPORT ON BID OPENING, GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS, YEAR 1957. The following bids were received: Vendor Net Price Texas Company $ .2298 Standard Oil .2349 Shell Oil Company .2351 Signal .2113 Richfield .2118 Tidewater Associated .2505 General Petroleum .253 .. The City Manager recommended that the low bid of TexassCempanyy be accepted. Councilman Herkner agreed with the recommendation of the City Manager, however, there was one company who use the "favored nations clause". Councilman Herkner explained the term and stated that since this Company's bid was over the low bid, he concurred with the City Manager's recommendation. Councilman Stout, moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED VARIANCE TO BAPTIST CHURCH, JAMES AND HUDSON, TO ALLOW 70% LOT COVERAGE AND WAIVER OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. This variance would allow 70% lot coverage instead of the normal 110%, and 5' rear yard instead of 15'. At the public hearing held by the Planning Commission, several persons were present to question the advisability of allowing expansion of the church with- out the requirement of off-street parking. However, it is the feeling of the Commission that the existing chrches must be allowed to expand on their existing site in order that they may serve the wig community in which they are located. The Redwood City Ministerial Association of 20 churches agreed to support the action of each churchwhen the plans are first presented to the association. The First Baptist Church has complied and received the unanimous backing of all. Councilman Stout moved approval of the variance, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. FURTHER CONSIDERATION ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING NEW SEWER RENTAL CHARGES. The City Attorney requested that this be turned over to him for further checking and information. Councilman Stout moved that this matter be referred to the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. (This was again voted on later in the meeting). COLLINS COMPANY REQUEST PERMISSION TO ERECT A 12' x 48' SIGN ON LEONARD ELY BUILDING, 3116 El Camino Real. Councilman Spillers moved that this matter be turned over to the City Attorney so he can check to find out Whether or not this item should be turned over to the Planning Commission or should be