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<br /> Councilman Spillers moved approval of the Minutes of April 1, and April 8, 1957, as mailed, seconded by
<br /> Councilman Stout and carried.
<br /> Mrs. Christine Tinney was presented a placque by the Mayor for her previous service on the Council and
<br /> her work in behalf of the City. Councilmen Herkner and Granger also extended words of congratulations
<br /> to Mrs. Tinney.
<br /> PUBLIC HEARING, ATTORNEY WOODMAN APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING USE PERMIT FOR AUTO COURT AT 811
<br /> WHIPPLE AVENUE. The Clerk reported that he had received two letters and several postcards. There ,..
<br /> were about twenty postcards with the writer voting against the granting of the use permit and one in
<br /> favor. The Clerk read the letters of N. Wren, owner of the Sequoia Hotel, and Mrs. Henry Edmonds,
<br /> 818 Whipple Avenue, both letters being letters of protest. Mr. Dodge also reported that he had
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<br /> received several telepone calls asking that the letters turned into the Planning Commission protesting
<br /> the granting of the use permit also be read before the Council. The letters of protest were from
<br /> Daphney 0. Ryan, 220 Howland Street, Mrs. K. Pescaro, 227 Standish Street, Mr. & Mrs. H. P. Morello,
<br /> 235 Standish Street, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hanson, Louis DeBendedetti, 221 Standish Street, Cecelia M.
<br /> Weiner, 731 El Camino Real, and a petition with seven signatures of people living in the area. The
<br /> Clerk also read a copy of the Planning Commission minutes in regard to the granting of the use permit.
<br /> Dennis Woodman, attorney speaking for the people protesting the use permit, addressed the Council
<br /> and explained why the people were protesting. In his opinion, this was spot zoning at its worst. He
<br /> also protested the building of a motel, stating that a motel and an auto court were two different
<br /> things. The City Attorney ruled that motels and auto courts were synonymous. This was followed by
<br /> a-very lengthy discussion in regard to motels and auto courts.
<br /> Mr. Robert Dell'Ergo, representing the applicant, presented sketches showing the proposed building
<br /> and the plot plan. He spoke at some length in favor the granting of the use permit and what his
<br /> clients intended to do with the property. In answer to a question raised by Councilman Herkner, Mr.
<br /> Dell'Ergo stated that there would be 25 units. There are now 16 units in the aprtment house. Under
<br /> the new plan there will be sufficient parking for 25 cars.
<br /> The following people spoke against the granting of the use permit: Mr. Pierson, Mrs. Harry Hanson,
<br /> Mr. Glenn Frater, 335 Howland Street, Mary Bartole, 727 Whipple Avenue, and Mrs. George Sell, 300
<br /> A Street. Councilman Stout was of the opinion that the neighborhood should be reserved for apartment
<br /> buildings. This was followed by considerable discussion.
<br /> Councilman Spillers moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried.
<br /> Councilman Spillers moved approval of the recommendation of the Planning Commission to grant the
<br /> use permit, seconded by Councilman Weymouth. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen Granger,
<br /> Herkner, Stout and Weiss voting NO.
<br /> PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL PLAN LINES, TACOMA WAY AND NORTHERASTERLY EXTENSION OF B AND D STREETS. The
<br /> affidavit of publication was ordered filed. The Clerk read the letter from the Planning Commission.
<br /> There being no protests, written or oral, Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed,
<br /> seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION 2216 ESTABLISHING
<br /> OFFICIAL PLAN LINES ON TACOMA WAY AND-THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSIONS OF B AND D STREETS and moved its
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<br /> adoption, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried on roll call.
<br /> PUBLIC HEARING ON TWELVE AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE #600. The affidavit of publication was ordered
<br /> ,filed. Councilman Granger moved -that this matter be continued for three weeks, seconded by Councilman
<br /> Spillers carried.
<br /> REPORT ON BID OPENING, LEASE OF PORTION OF HANES PARK. The Board of Education of the Redwood City School
<br /> District bid the amount of one dollar per year for leasing the -land at Hawes Park School. The
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