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

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cation was ordered filed. Mr. Victor Sullivan, 1558 James Avenue, appeared before the Council requesting permit to build an apartment over an attached garage at the above address. This location is within the area which is proposed to be rezoned to first residential and instructions had been issued to the Building Inspector not to issue any permits which would not be permitted in the first residential district. It was decided that no permits for a second residential district should be issued until a recom- mendation had been received from the Planning Commission in regard to rezoning" this area. Mr. Sullivan was advised to revise his plans and submit them to the Building Inspector. Mr. Simnson Reinhard appeared before the Council requesting permission to erect a 41 ll�jl x 150' structure on his lot at Arlington and Woodstock before construction was 25% complete on a house. The ordinance provides that the main structure must be 25% completed before any additional usual structures are allowed to be erected. There was considerable'discussion as to whether this structure would-be considered a usual structure and the use for which it was intended. It was brought out that A it occasionally would be -used as a shooting gallery along with a storage place. Councilman Werder moved seconded b Councilman SzrLft that the j� , y , permit be granted 9 subject to the plans already presented to the Building Inspector and with the thought in mind that this structure would be permitted if the main structure were 25% complete, the permit to be granted for the purpose of storage space along the property of his next door neighbor. Undei the question, Mayor pro tem Armstrong stated he was going to vote in the negative as he was not sure that such a strue- uT. tore would be permitted'if the house was complete. Councilman Granger also in- dicated he was opposed to the motion on the same grounds. A roll call vote was I requested and the following vote recorded: Ayes and in favor of the motiont Councilman McNulty, Swift and Werder. Noes and against the motion: Councilmen Britschgi, Granger and Mayor pro tem Armstrong. Absent: Mayor Hilton. It was suggested that the Council look over the property and Councilman Britschgi moved., seconded by Councilman Werder, that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting for further consideration. Motion passed unanimously. Mr.,Earle Thomas of the American Veterans' Committee appeared before the Council re- questing that the Council intercede and make it possible for this committe to meet in the Veterans:. Building inasmuch as the building is on.city owned land. 65 ' Oak Knoll Manor. A sketch was attached showing proposed subdivision. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was referred to City Manager Blom from the State Highway Commission. A check had been received for the State's share of the drainage project at E1 Camino Real and James Avenue and 086.41 deducted for an unexpended balance. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the matter be referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and City Treasurer for investigation and report. Motion passed unanimously. Communication was received from the Redwood City Planning Commission advising that a ' discussion had been held at their last meeting in regard to the Eaton Avenue Villa No. 2 Subdivision and the map had been referred back•to Mr. Tofanelli. Communt- cation was ordered filed. Mr. Victor Sullivan, 1558 James Avenue, appeared before the Council requesting permit to build an apartment over an attached garage at the above address. This location is within the area which is proposed to be rezoned to first residential and instructions had been issued to the Building Inspector not to issue any permits which would not be permitted in the first residential district. It was decided that no permits for a second residential district should be issued until a recom- mendation had been received from the Planning Commission in regard to rezoning" this area. Mr. Sullivan was advised to revise his plans and submit them to the Building Inspector. Mr. Simnson Reinhard appeared before the Council requesting permission to erect a 41 ll�jl x 150' structure on his lot at Arlington and Woodstock before construction was 25% complete on a house. The ordinance provides that the main structure must be 25% completed before any additional usual structures are allowed to be erected. There was considerable'discussion as to whether this structure would-be considered a usual structure and the use for which it was intended. It was brought out that A it occasionally would be -used as a shooting gallery along with a storage place. Councilman Werder moved seconded b Councilman SzrLft that the j� , y , permit be granted 9 subject to the plans already presented to the Building Inspector and with the thought in mind that this structure would be permitted if the main structure were 25% complete, the permit to be granted for the purpose of storage space along the property of his next door neighbor. Undei the question, Mayor pro tem Armstrong stated he was going to vote in the negative as he was not sure that such a strue- uT. tore would be permitted'if the house was complete. Councilman Granger also in- dicated he was opposed to the motion on the same grounds. A roll call vote was I requested and the following vote recorded: Ayes and in favor of the motiont Councilman McNulty, Swift and Werder. Noes and against the motion: Councilmen Britschgi, Granger and Mayor pro tem Armstrong. Absent: Mayor Hilton. It was suggested that the Council look over the property and Councilman Britschgi moved., seconded by Councilman Werder, that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting for further consideration. Motion passed unanimously. Mr.,Earle Thomas of the American Veterans' Committee appeared before the Council re- questing that the Council intercede and make it possible for this committe to meet in the Veterans:. Building inasmuch as the building is on.city owned land.