BOOK 23_1950-05-15 to 1952-04-21

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7■ 240 ' red rock. He also called the Council s attention to City were to haul in some an has been in effect for two years in Palo Alto requiring contractor,, ordinance which 050 bond to guarantee replacement of broken sidewalks and suggesting to put up a the possibility of such an ordinance here. Councilman Jones stated that he would he C00 ii � i iffs in favor of going sidewalk, damage to streets and curbs, etc. He stated this was ,the as broken practice in Santa Rosa which has resulted in a very s atisfactory result in keeping P41 streets in good repair. Councilman Granger suggested that the City Attorney OOira a copy of a proposed ordinance in Menlo Park. City Attorney Currie stated secure the problem of mud tracked onto streets was definitely a traffic problem, and should be considered in connection with the proposed traffic ordinance ,ow under consideration. PLANNING COIyiIsIISSION REPORT ON USE OF RESIDENCES IN uCi DISTRICTS FOR COY11ERCIAL PURPOSES It is their feeling that Section 502 of the Uniform Building Code will regulate most commercial uses in residential structures by requiring an occupancy permit to change the occupancy of the building. The Building Inspector has power under this section ON 11 to deny change of occupancy except in certain Home Occupations such as Insurance, Real Estate, etc., and even in those cases he may often require certain changes ho that the cost would exceed 20% of the assessed valuation thus requiring them to comply II ,II raised by him and he called the attention of the Council to conditions on E1 Camino Real where many old residences were used for commercial purposes. He suggested that VRO City Attornqy look into the matter and prepare an ordinance which would control the situation.. PLANNING COI,11AISSION RE0013IENDATION APPROVING ALBERT DOLMAN REQUEST TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 14,15 and 16., BLOCK 10, WEST REDWOOD, CORNER VALOTA RD. AND REDWOOD AVE., INTO TWO LOTS PACING VALOTA RD., subject to a 20 ft. front yard setback. Inasmuch as the setback program on Valota had never been decided upon, it was decided, on'motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Jones, to hold the matter over to the next regular meeting to allow time for the Councilmen to look over the lots in question, PPRO Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOI,I14ENDATION TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 19, CENTRAL PAiK N0.2 PCBLI into - three lots 43.4 ft. in width with an average area of 7900 to 8000 square feet. 7■ 240 ' red rock. He also called the Council s attention to City were to haul in some an has been in effect for two years in Palo Alto requiring contractor,, ordinance which 050 bond to guarantee replacement of broken sidewalks and suggesting to put up a the possibility of such an ordinance here. Councilman Jones stated that he would he C00 further and demanding a bond sufficient to cover all damages such in favor of going sidewalk, damage to streets and curbs, etc. He stated this was ,the as broken practice in Santa Rosa which has resulted in a very s atisfactory result in keeping P41 streets in good repair. Councilman Granger suggested that the City Attorney OOira a copy of a proposed ordinance in Menlo Park. City Attorney Currie stated secure the problem of mud tracked onto streets was definitely a traffic problem, and should be considered in connection with the proposed traffic ordinance ,ow under consideration. PLANNING COIyiIsIISSION REPORT ON USE OF RESIDENCES IN uCi DISTRICTS FOR COY11ERCIAL PURPOSES It is their feeling that Section 502 of the Uniform Building Code will regulate most commercial uses in residential structures by requiring an occupancy permit to change the occupancy of the building. The Building Inspector has power under this section ON 11 to deny change of occupancy except in certain Home Occupations such as Insurance, Real Estate, etc., and even in those cases he may often require certain changes ho that the cost would exceed 20% of the assessed valuation thus requiring them to comply with fire zone regulations. Councilman Granger stated that the question had been raised by him and he called the attention of the Council to conditions on E1 Camino Real where many old residences were used for commercial purposes. He suggested that VRO City Attornqy look into the matter and prepare an ordinance which would control the situation.. PLANNING COI,11AISSION RE0013IENDATION APPROVING ALBERT DOLMAN REQUEST TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 14,15 and 16., BLOCK 10, WEST REDWOOD, CORNER VALOTA RD. AND REDWOOD AVE., INTO TWO LOTS PACING VALOTA RD., subject to a 20 ft. front yard setback. Inasmuch as the setback program on Valota had never been decided upon, it was decided, on'motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Jones, to hold the matter over to the next regular meeting to allow time for the Councilmen to look over the lots in question, PPRO Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOI,I14ENDATION TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 19, CENTRAL PAiK N0.2 PCBLI into - three lots 43.4 ft. in width with an average area of 7900 to 8000 square feet. Recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Royer COiiU and carried. PLANNING COM._'.:ISSION RECOMMENDATION APPROVING OSCAR DAVIS REQUEST FOR USE PERMIT TI OPERATE USED CAR LOT AT 2101 EL CALIINO REAL. Councilman Jones motion to approve the recom- mendation was withdrawn and he made a new motion to hold matter over to the next regular meeting to allow time for the Councilmen to look over the site, motion seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. City Clerk to forward memo to the Council- men. COUNCILl GRANGER CALLED ATTENTION TO A LARGE NUMBER NEAR OF TRUCKS PARKED ON A LOT SUDDEN LUMBER CO. On motion of Councilman Royer, seconded by Councilman Granger, �OJh City Manager was directed to investigate and report back at the next meeting. Motion carried. !IB CITY ENGINEER JAIN REPORTED ON BID OPENING FOR CAST IRON WATER PIPE. Bids as follOV' sere opened on January 26, 1951.