1966 219-246 _ 6-20 cont. to 7-25-1966

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3. That the parking area between the front building line and the street be used for the parking of operable vehicles only, belonging to employees and customers who are actually on premises, and not be used as a storage or sales yard for other vehicles. 4. That steam cleaning to be limited to a period during the middle of the day in order to avoid objection to the neighborhood. — 5• That the street not be used for the storage or display of any vehicle. Staff report reviewed history of Use Permit granted in 1963 which outlined the three conditions set for operation of this business. 1. No outside auto repair or service, and no outside storage of wrecked or dismantled vehicles. 2. Offstreet customer parking for a minimum of ten cars to be maintained. 3. Landscaping of two existing planter beds in front of building. Paul Traver, owner of property adjacent to these premises at 470 Flynn, appeared to state this business had always been operated in an unsightly condition, but recommended Use Permit not be revoked if conditions recommended for fencing premises, landscaping, and restrictions for parking of cars, be enforced. Charles W. Woods, operator of the business in question, appeared in his own behalf to state he had received copy of the Planning Commission recommendations and was satis- fied with all conditions except two: fencing and parking. He explained his objections on these two points. Planning Director reviewed history of complaints on this operation and outlined from illustration points covered by the conditions recommended which were thought to be reasonable for continuance of this operation in a manner which would not be objectionable in this area. Councilman Keckley asked Mr. Woods when he first received his use permit, was he not aware of the 3 conditions. Mr. Woods answered no, he had not understood them. Councilman Keckley asked if he was now willing to uphold conditions, and also stated that he doesn't think the Council should allow this to come up for further recommendation, that action should be taken now. Councilman Bury stated that if permit is granted, we should firm up requirements and not allow this to come up again. Councilman Rosselli stated he would like to hear Staff recommendation and comments regarding this property being a fire hazard. Council was advised of the report on file from Fire Marshal reciting operation considered a fire hazard and recommending before permit be granted for further use, owner assure their Department corrections will be made. Further discussion held on inspection made by various members of Council and their comments on this operation and absolute need for corrections to be made for pro- tection of neighborhood area. Councilman Keckley stated in view of history of this case and operator of business not having abided by conditions of his Use Permit in spite of promises, moved that — his Use Permit be revoked, seconded by Councilman Granger, and lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Granger and Keckley voting yes, Councilmen Bury, Henderson, Petersen, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting no.