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

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I �w (_ of the first fire district, however, he stated that the Council had not granted X69 G a variance at this location but did, by resolution, agree to grant a variance if plans were presented which met the approval of the Council within a period of one year from June 17, 194.6. He stated that before any variance can be granted an amend- ment to the zoning ordinance must be passed to make such a variance legal. He pre- sented an excerpt from the minutes of June 17, 194, stating Council action at that ' time. Councilman Werder saw no objection to granting a variance for business at this location. He did believe there should be some change in the plans as presented so that the,parking lot and truck entrance would not be on the residential side of the property. City Attorney Currie, upon being asked for his opinion, advised that it ' is illegal for the Council to grant a variance. He stated the property could be rezoned but by doing that the Council would lose control over the type,of building which could be erected. The Planning Commission is working on an ordinance at the present time which will permit variances, however, to grant the variance if the plans are approved by reason of its action on June 17, 1946. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the matter be laid over until the next meeting i. to allow both the Planning Commission and City Attorney time to study the matter further. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM CITY MANAGER BLOM SUBMITTING SPECIFICATIONS for various r positions in the personnel system. The Board of Review had approved these specifi- cations at their last meeting at which both Councilmen Granger and McNulty were present. The specifications presented were for the positions of City Collector, Street Foreman, Parking Meter Service Man, Watchman - Port, Deputy Assessor, Park and Building Superintendent and Assistant Recreation Director. The last two were revis- ions of specifications now in the system. The majority of the Council were reluctant to approve the specifications without an opportunity to study them further, however, Councilman Werder believed the City Manager's recommendation and approval by the Board of Review was sufficient. He moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi,.that the specifications as presented by the City Manager be.approved. A roll call vote was requested and the following vote recorded: Ayes and in favor of the motion: Councilmen Britschgi and Werder. Noes and against the motion: Councilmen: McNulty, Swift and Mayor Hilton. Councilman Granger moved that the specifications covering the position of Assistant Recreation Director be approved due to the fact that an examination is being held shortly for this position. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swift and passed unanimously. REVEREND HAMMAN OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH appeared before the Council requesting per- mission for the church to build on more than 50% of the lot at the corner of Brew- ster and Lowell Streets. He presented plans and elevation of the proposed structure. It was brought out that there had been considerable objection to the construction i �II of Oa church in this vicinity but it was Councilman Werder's opinion that the Coun- cil could not legally prevent it as the ordinance permitted churches in the first residential district. However, it was necessary that the church conform to building restrictions. Inasmuch as the Planning Commission was to meet the next night the matter was referred to them for discussion and report at the next regular meeting. A MR. MANCIPELO appeared and requested permission to build a room over a garage at 231