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Council was advised previous roll call vote and motion was as follows: "Councilman Granger moved to adopt a Resolution as then prepared by the City Attor- ney, granting the variance with restrictions to the property that this addition to the applicant's premises would never be used as living quarters, and recorded, seconded by Councilman Petersen and tied on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Granger and Petersen voting yes, Councilmen Henderson, Keckley and Mayor Herkner voting no, Councilman Rosselli being noted absent. Mr. Brown appeared to assure Council that proposed structure would not be used as living quarters; he would be willing to construct only the back wall and roof, leaving front open, which would at least protect laundry equipment proposed for use in this additional structure. Council discussed points favoring the variance as it could prove to be more of aesthetic value to the neighborhood while providing proper storage and protection of equipment proposed; no fire hazard present; discussion with Chief Building Official and his assurance that no violation of building code would result if pro- posed structure is approved. Discussion was also held concerning variance proce- dures and conditions required by the zoning ordinance before variances could be granted, which were not thought present in this instance and would set a precedent for other similar situations and be granting a special privilege. Mr. Brown was also questioned concerning drain line installation in evidence, and how garage already constructed was approved and when request for a variance had been made. Mr. Brown explained how contractor hired for construction work had been advised connecting structure not allowable under Zoning Ordinance and variance had been requested throught the Planning Commission although garage port had been enclosed as planned. He also stated construction contract had included pipe line for connecting to anticipated laundry room. Discussion also held concerning desirability of variance procedure in the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Bury moved to grant the variance, with additional condition offered by Mr. Brown, that the west front wall remain open, seconded by Councilman Petersen, and motion lost on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Granger and Petersen voting yes, Councilmen Hend3rson, Keckley, Rosselli and Mayor Herkner voting no. Mayor Herkner .ruled motion in effect resulted in denying applicant's appeal for granting of variance. (MINUTE ORDER #67-178) Report and recommendation concerning CATV Franchise. City Manager read his report in full which had been previously submitted to Council, in which he reviewed ordinance adopted by the Council for regulation of CATV service in Redwood City and the applications which had been subsequently received and re- viewed by Council thereafter, with franchise having been granted to Redwood City CATV, Inc., who since have given notification of their inability to accept the franchise granted. City Manager outlined alternatives now possible for Council to consider as follows: (1) Delay or postpone the CATV issue for the foreseeable future -- Staff would not recommend this alternative as there is an existing need for CATV service in certain areas of the City. (2) Reopen the bidding procedure and solicit new proposals --In Staff's opinion, a new procedure to solicit addi- tional proposals is neither justified nor desirable. X07 0 28 '8i