1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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248 C. W. Lebsack, attorney for appellant, presented preliminary rendering of the view of the Building proposed on the corner of Arch and Hopkins; entrance to the building would be on Hopkins. He further described the parking plan proposed for underneath the medical building completely enclosed and invisi- ble from the street. He explained that offstreet parking requirements would have complied when this property was bought long ago under former ordinance. _ Mr. Lebsack went on to explain that most of the adjacent apartments in the adjoining parcel, house elderly people and only 2 drive automobiles, which means that there is more room for patients parking on the street. He said that if the Kennett's plans succeed, they would plan to make use of the entire parcel for medical use in the future but this request for variance only involved the one parcel. Councilman Rosselli questioned parking in the enclosed building and the egress and ingress proposed. Mr. Daseking, Architect for the project, appeared to explain parking proposal further and advised that there would be 24' between rows of cars to get in and out, where the Ordinance only require 231. Mr. Lebsack said there would be stairs leading into the build- ing from the parking elevation and also an elevator. Councilman Rosselli questioned whether parking requirements too restrictive to encourage good development. He also added he would prefer to see more medical buildings in this area than apartments. Dr. Mattingly, 52 Arch St. protested granting of the variance, mainly because of parking problems. Police Chief stated he felt parking proposed is best possible parking for this area. Councilman Henderson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Councilman Granger moved to reverse the action of the Planning Commission and grant the variance, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried on roll call vote, Coun- cilman Kackley being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER #66-168) Councilman Petersen requested section of the Ordinance regarding parking restric- tions in this area be referred to the Planning Staff for study. (Memo 7/26/66) Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5098 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICA- tions FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAPLE -REDWOOD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT NO. SS -2; AND AUTHORIZING CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. Councilman Bury stated at last week's meeting he expressed a desire to make available to Friendly Acres Area children, busses for transportation to the swimming pool at Community Park, and was happy to announce that he had gotten a great amount of support from School District. Motion by Councilman Bury to indicate to School Board Council's appreciation for the cooperation they have given in making available transportation for children to the swimming pool at Community Park, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (Memo 7/26/66) Acceptance of Veterans Boulevard -Brewster Avenue signals and channelization. This project has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications and Extra Work Order No. 1. Staff recommends acceptance of project. Councilman Petersen moved to accept the project, subject to theanty provisions Henderson (corrected 8/2796 in the contract, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-169)