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Councilman Granger questioned whether it would be possible to obtain an entranceway to Union Cemetery from this parcel and was shown on illustrated slide why it would be doubtful to gain entrance from this location. Council- man Bury expressed his views from observation of site and being aware of need of small homes adjacent to downtown area, or at least near public transportation, and felt perhaps granting of variance held merit. He also stated his previously requesting that a plan be submitted for getting a standard set for the substan- dard lots still prevalent in the City to permit development. Councilman Petersen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. Councilman Bury moved to reverse the action of the Plan- ning Commission and approve the request for the variance. Motion lost for lack of a second. Councilman Henderson moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Granger asked if other building plans were possible which could be granted, such as a dwelling over a garage on this site. City Attorney advised such variances had been granted but all under certain specified conditions set by ordinance. Councilman Granger again stated all possible should bedone that would contribute to resolving this matter. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Bury voting no, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. (MINUTE ORDER #67-68) Councilman Bury again suggested requesting Planning Staff to make a recommendation for resolving problem of substandard lots which would allow for the building of the small houses that the City needs. Councilman Petersen still recommended that State be contacted and assistance also be sought of Senator Dolwig and Assembly- man Britschgi in an attempt to resolve this problem. Councilman Keckley agreed with statements made by Councilman Petersen. Councilman Henderson agreed with Councilman Bury that a report should be submitted on the substandard lots, and reminded Council this request had been made on several previous occasions. City Manager advised that Staff had advised when a report on sub -standard lots was first discussed; that a summary on the total number of 25' lots would be a part of the studies included in the General Plan, and that a sur- vey request now might delay complete study. Mayor Herkner felt Staff was aware of Council's indication of need for a study and report on this subject. (Memo 4/18/67) PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to amend Section 40.6, Ordinance No. 1130, relating to ability of members absent from Public Hearings to vote on matters arising therefrom, declared open and affidavit of publication ordered filed. Present provision of Zoning Ordinance No. 1130 read as follows: "No action shall be taken by the Commission or Council on any matter required to be acted upon by such bodies by this ordinance except upon the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the members present at all stages of the proceedings." APR 17 '$?