BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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V COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM CITY MANAGER E. W. BLOM REQUESTING APPROVAL OF APPOINT- MENT OF JOHN R. BALL to the unexpired term of Delbert Mitchell expiring January 13, 1949, on the Traffic and Safety Commission. Councilman Werder moyed, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE REDWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION advising that a resolution had been passed denying the application of M. A. Disernia to subdivide a portion of Lot SS and Lot 89, Wellesley Park into two lots. Councilman Brit- schgi moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the recommendation of the Plan- ning Commission be accepted. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE REDWOOD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION advising a resolu- tion had been adopted recommending rezoning Oakwood Park No. 1 and Oakwood Park No. 2 from second residential to first residential destrict. A sketch was pre- sented showing the proposed rezoning and was studied by the Council. A Mr. Edwards spoke from the audience protesting the rezoning of Oakwood Park No. 2 on the grounds that he did not believe any advantage would be gained by the rezoning and further stated that he believed if this section were rezoned it would constitute spot zoning. I City Manager Blom explained that the original petition for rezoning had included Oakwood Park No. 2 as well as Oakwood Park No. 1. The deed restrictions in the circle, or Oakwood Park No. 1, are higher than those required in the first residential district under the present ordinance, however, by rezoning the property it would make the restrictions permanent whereas the deed restrictions have only ten more years to run. Two hearings were held before the Planning Commission and the first recommendation of the Planning Commission had been to rezone only Oakwood Park No. 1 due to the fact that there had,been a good deal of objection to the rezoning of Oakwood Park No. 2. The recommendation had been made to the City Coun- oil at which time residents of Oakwood Park No. 2'protested at being excluded from the rezoning and another hearing had been held before the Plannig Commission at which time they had arrived at the decision to recommend the rezoning of both sections. The area in question was pointed out on the map. D2r. Norman Erickson and Dir.. Erick Erickson appeared, both being in favor of the rezoning on the grounds that it would be possible,to_have a post card vote on the question. Councilman Werder was of the opinion that if the residents outside the circle of this area were not in favor of being rezoned that they should not be forced to do so. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that Oakwood Park No. 2. be circularized by post card before the next meeting of the Council as to whether or not they desire to have their property rezoned. Under the question, there was discussion as to the inclusion of the southeasterly portion of Lot 1, Ackerson-Lathrop Acres and this area was included in the motion to be circularized. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM SAFEWAY,STORES submitting plans and specifications for retail building to be erected at the corner of Brewster Avenue and Arch Street. This property is in the second residential zone but a variance had been granted on June 17, 194b, for the use of this area. Olty,Manager Blom advised that he had reviewed the plans for the building and that they would meet the requirements In 0 D �I t Li