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80 Councilman Granger asked, for the benefit of the record, that Staff advise whether plans and specifications for this construction had been approved by the City Manager. City Manager advised a written recommendation is on file by Jenks & Adamson and Director of Public Works, and which recommendations were concurred in by himself. - Councilman Rosselli stated it had been some three years since discussion had been held concerning the elimination of dead end streets in this area, and asked whether this had been given any further consideration by Staff as any observation of this situation clearly revealed the need for relief of this situation. Mayor Herkner asked that City Manager check on this and report to Council. (Memo 6/23/67) Councilman Petersen felt it noteworthy to comment on the very favorable bids received on this project, stating there was low bidding under the Engineer's estimate. Motion carried on roll call vote. Appeal of Larry Schwab from denial by the Planning Commission of his application for a Use Permit to allow the construction of a duplex, in a "CP" District, at 101 Laurel Street, being a portion of Lot 6, Block 24, Eastern Addition, presented for consideration. Report of the Planning Commission was read in which it was stated Commission had voted unanimously to deny this application for a Use Permit, and that a public hearing had not been held. Staff report was read in which a review was made of the area, the substandard lot which had been purchased by auction from the State as surplus after construction of the Woodside Overpass, the former request made by Mr. Schwab for a Use Permit to allow construction of a four -unit apart- ment on this same lot and also denied by the Planning Commission, the present zoning being for commercial and industrial uses although basically residential at this time, with recommendation made by Staff that application be denied. Mr. Schwab appeared in his own behalf to urge Council's consideration for granting his appeal for construction of an attractive duplex dwelling on this lot which would upgrade the neighborhood. He stated at the suggestion of Planning Staff, he had attempted to acquire additional adjacent property, but was unable to do so, and inasmuch as commercial development of the area under the present commercial zoning would be some time in the future, he felt duplex he requested could be converted to a commercial office use when it was opportune. Planning Director reported Planning Commission action had been unanimous in denying this application for two main reasons: (1) Planning Commission determined not to create or per- petuate a substandard situation as in this CP area even though predominantly residential single family dwellings at this time, while applicant's proposal would be to con- struct to a higher density; (2) Zoning Ordinance does not allow issuance of a Use Permit on any lot in a CP District under 10,000 sq. ft., this lot being much less, all of which would not be in the best interests of the City to invite a substandard development to occur. Councilman Granger questioned Planning Commission's attitude further as to trying to maintain conditions now existing or trying to upgrade. Planning Director NM 22 '87