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

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275 Council was advised all documents in evidence at public hearing before Planning Commission, including document in question, were to be considered in evidence before the Council at this public hearing. The following appeared: Charles Chandler, partner in Challstrom Builder's Inc., outlined points on which they based their contention this parcel should be rezoned to R-2 from economic standpoint, unsuitability for R-1 single family residences of this quality in view of adjacent uses, requested zoning more suitable for buffer zoning to adjacent R-1 proposed planning less hazardous to present traffic flow on Jefferson with fewer driveways than if planned for single family residences. (For full context of Appellant's appeal see Clerk's File -Planning Commission - Rezoning) Walter Krutman, 3570 Jefferson Avenue, protesting rezoning this parcel to R-2. Also presented telegram addressed to himself from R. B. Kilgallen, 3602 Jefferson, containing protest of R-2 rezoning of this parcel. Herbert Stone, 3571 Altamont Way, favored R-2 as good bufer from his own R-1 zoning. Hans Jehle, 851 Piedmont, favored zoning remain R-1. Joe Tanouye, 843 Piedmont Way, favored zoning remaining R-1, and questioned validity of names on petition favoring rezoning, sub, mitted by appellants. Albert Bianchini, 3616 Jefferson Avenue, protested R-2 zoning because of further complicating parking problems in this area. Mrs. Henry Crossfield, 3561 Altamont, opposing R-2 zoning and advised she had not signed petition favoring rezoning although her name appeared on the petition. Mrs. Joe Tanouye, 843 Piedmont, protesting change of zoning. Councilman Petersen questioned representation made concerning invalidity of names on petition submitted into evidence. Jim Chandler, of Challstrom Builders, explained some names appear- ing on petition had been contacted, and comment noted thereafter, with no allegation made that they had signed petition. Councilman Bury moved to close the public hearing. Further questioning by Council members as to proposed development, undergrounding of utilities, and points covered during public hearing before Planning Commission, parking restrictions of area, etc., Motion to close public hearing seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. Councilman Bury after commenting on his reasons for opposing rezoning moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. On question Councilmen Petersen and Councilman Keckley expressed their opinions as to why rezoning should be considered in view of property having stood vacant for so long and economic reason as to development and also because driveway combinations proposed would reduce traffic problem on this heavy traveled street. Councilman Rosselli felt Council should retain R-1 zoning. Councilman Henderson favored lessening of driveway approaches on Jefferson but expressed concern and doubt as to change of zoning. Motion to affirm action of Planning Commission and deny appeal lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Rosselli voting yes, Councilmen Granger, Henderson, Keckley, Petersen and Mayor Herkner voting no. City Attorney advised if Council desired to consider action to rezone this parcel, an ordinance had been prepared.