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24 a minimi=average lot width of 25 ft. instead of the required 35 ft.; and side yards of 4 ft. where 6 ft. and 10 ft. are required, in an R-4 District, at 105 Redwood Avenue, being Lot 14, Block 1, Reese Subdivision, declared open and affidavits of publication and mailing ordered filed. Planning Commission report read in which it was reported, after a public hearing held on March 28, 1967, Commission denied the variance application by a motion of 4 to 2 (1 absentee). Staff analysis previously submitted to Rouncil reviewed facts of this property having been denied a similar variance on July 19, 1965. Communication read from: Frank Rodriguez, 119 Redwood Ave., protesting granting of the variance requested for permit to build a single family dwelling on this lot. John F. Mylod, Attorney representing Mr. Boudreau, reviewed points of his client's purchase of this property from the State when present regulations for building on this size lot were not as restrictive, although aware he would be subject to a variance proceeding. He stated he also was aware of the fact the City had advised the State against selling this parcel, but that Mr. Boudreau had no such information at time of his acquiring same. He advised of the attempts made by Mr. Boudreau to buy the property adjacent to his lot and attempts to sell property, even to the City. He outlined predicament of his client under the circumstances presented with his continuing taxes, and urged Council's consideration of granting variance to allow single family dwelling instead of remaining a vacant lot "eyesore". He submitted pictures of other dwellings which had been constructed on 25' lots and felt if this matter could be referred to the Architectural Committee, plans could be submitted for a dwelling which could be approved. Councilman Granger questioned possibility of this matter being referred to the Architectural Committee for an investigation and report back. Councilman Hen- derson, in view of questioning previous hearings on this matter and noting the two denials by the Planning Commission and one denial by the Council, stated she was sympathetic to unfortunate circumstances, but felt this should be worked out with the State by Mr. Boudreau. Councilman Petersen suggested possibility of Staff trying to aid Mr. Boudreau in his attempt to get this problem resolved through the State for a refund of his money and a gift made of this Wcel to the City. City Manager stated Staff would make the contact to the State, if requested by Council, but felt in all proba- bility that State would advise sale had been adequately noticed and bought "as is" and expressed his extreme doubt of any refund being likely for lands purchased at public auction. Councilman Keckley recalled this type of recommendation had been made by Planning Commission that State be contacted to see if some relief was possible and that it was also brought out that State had been notified by the City prior to this sale that this was not a buildable lot and urged sale not be made, but that price of lot was raised during bidding procedures from that set by State. Councilman Keckley questiones safety factor of a driveway at this site, should variance be granted, as believed it was strongly recommended against by Traffic Engineer for presenting a hazard with traffic on Redwood Avenue. APR 17 '07