BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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358 PERMITIT()aALLOW A MORTUARY TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE CHURCH AS A MORE RESTRICTED NON- CONFORMING USE. The Board of Adjustment in denying the application ruled that the use would not be more restrictive and therefore was not allowable under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. Petitions were filed, 50 against and 10 for the mortuary. Coun- oilman Morgan moved denial of rezoning this area for any use permit for this property for any purpose. other than for which it was established, seconded by Councilman y Spillers. Councilman Britschgi asked about right of appeal and Mr. Lebsack informed Ftj the Council they had a right of appeal within 30 days and if they did not appeal the action of the Planning Commission would become final. Councilman Morgan state the gentleman who came to him wished to have a final decision made at this time. On E 4 discussion, with the consent of the second, Councilman Morgan reworded the motion 9 that application for change of use permit for mortuary be denied. On roll call i 3 vote Councilman Morgan, Spillers and Swift voted Yes; Councilmen Britschgi, Granger z and Holmquist withheld their votes and Mayor Warder voted No because of the legal j ruling allowing applicant 30 days to appeal. Motion was lost due to lack of Majority. - MRS. RUTH ELLIS CROWELL, 325 Alameda de las Pulgas, between Whipple and Hopkins, had.. recently purchased a house from Mr. Argenta and stated that the Building Inspector Mr. Duncan, had informed her according to the ordinance a sidewalk should be installed but claimed that the Engineers office stated they could not give her specifications. City Engineer Jain stated that the Alameda was to be widened at a later date and that they were going ahead on the plans, but rather than let anyone put in a sidewalk and have the expense of relocating it, that specifications were not available at that time. Mr. McCarthy was present and stated he represented Mr. Argenta. Mrs. Crowell was to contact Mr. Jain. MR. HENRY B. BUTCHER APPEARED IN REGARDS TO LEASE ON BUILDING FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY AMERICAN LEGION. Mr. Butcher requested information -as to whether Veterans Build- ing could be leased to the United Veterans Council inasmuch as American Legion had moved out. Councilman Granger stated that in his opinion the building could. not be leased to the Council but the lease would have to be drawn to a recognized veterans organization. Councilman Britschgi moved this b e placed on the agenda for a report at the next meeting by City Attorney Currie, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. DR. A. E. O'NEILL SUBMITTED HIS RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD TO THE COUNCIL. He had previously addressed a letter to the City Manager tendering his resignation. As he was appointed by the Council it was Mr. Rolison's suggestion F to him that his resignation be made to the Council. Councilman Granger moved that his request be accepted with a vote of thanks for the time he ha'd served on the Board, seconded by Councilman Morgan. Councilman Britschgi thought the Coun- oil should hear his reason for resignation. Councilman Granger withdrew his motion with the consent of the second. Councilman Britschgi moved that Dr. O'Neill and all RLl . interested parties be invited to attend the study meeting on Monday night December 12th, seconded by Councilman Swift and carried. KENSINGTON SQUARE, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION. City Engineer Jain recommended acceptance of the following deed for widening of Alameda de las Pulgas and Jefferson Avenue. Amount previously offered is comparable 'to that paid. for adjoining property. Figures were based on estimated value of property. E. M. Swett, Lot 4, Block 10,