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

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E 366 Royer and Spillers noted absent. RESOLUTION 1128 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CANYON ROAD SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS was offered by Colla. cilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried on roll call. Councilmen Royer and Spillers noted absent. RESOLUTION 1129 FIXING MINIMUM WAGE SCALE CANYON ROAD was offered and moved for adoption by Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried on roll call- Councilmen Royer and Spillers noted absenti RESOLUTION 1130 CALLING FOR BIDS, CANYON ROAD, SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS was offered and moved for adoption by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried on roll call. Councilmen Royer and Spillers noted absent. PLANNING COMMISSION REcOM ENDATION TO REZONE LOT 9, BLOCK 2, WELLESLEY PARK (2nd LOT WEST OF GAS STATION) from R-1 to R-3 WAS CONSIDERED. Councilman Jones moved approval of recommendation, seconded by council- man Morgan. City Attorney Currie suggested that proper proceeding would be to introduce ordinance and call a further hearing at the time of adoption. Under discussion it was decided to withdraw mptionand second pending hearing. Mrs. Jessie R. Morser speaking for her husband Ralph C. Morser, 37 Avondale, appeared to protest rezoning. She stated that Master Plan described rezoning as being required to benefit the community as a whole and not a single person. There should also be proof that there is no objection to such rezoning and further more there must be a compelling argument for it. She stated that Dr. Pepper now uses his residence next door illegally as a doctor's office and that this could be used as a home again thus removing part of the argument in favor of the rezoning. She expressed the fear that this spot zoning would extend to other nearby areas. She also pointed out that the Planning Commission voted for this on a mere 3 to 2 vote. Mr. H. A. Nelson also appeared in opposition to the rezoning. He stated that when people were asked to accept the buffer zone it was their understanding that this was to pre. vent further.endroachment on the residential areas. Mr. Dell+Ergo, Attorney, spoke in behalf of his client, Mr. Gruenig. He presented plot plan and photographs of type of apartment contemplated. Plan was for eitht unit apartment section similar to those in the Noel Drive section of Menlo Park and his client+was willing to give assurance that this was the type of dwelling that would be constructed. His interest was in determining what would be the best use for this property. Mr. Gruenig had met with residents in the area and thrashed out the entice matter, and he felt that this type of development would have to come eventually. Mr. Walter Murphy appeared representing North Redwood Neighbors and stated that his organization was also against the rezoning and he felt that the integrity of the Council would insure that they stand behind the Master Plan. After considerable discussion and expression of views by each Councilman, Councilman Herkner moved that recommendation'of Planning Commission be denied and that question of illegal use of residence next door by Dr. Pepper be referred to the City Attorney for investigation, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. In explaining his vote Councilman Herkner stated that he was voting in this manner to protect the investment of the people in the area. motion carried, Councilman Jones voting No on roll call. Councilman Jones stated that eventually this entire block would consist of multiple dwelling units and that the price being asked for the lot in question was much too high for residential building. PLANNING C014MISSION RECOINENDATION APPROVED APPLICATION GEO., LEONARD REALTY COMPANY RESUBDIVISION PORTION OF LOT 20, VALOTA ROAD INTO THREE LOTS (corner Valota.Road and Anamor Street), all in excess of 6000 sq- ft - Councilman Herkner moved approval of recommendation, seconded by.Councilman Morgan and carried. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION THAT LOTS 9 TO 13, BLOCK 1, REESE SUBDIVISION (corner Poplar and Ebener Street), be resubdivided into three lots 50 x 120 ft, owner John McCarthy. Recommendation accepted on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REC01WNDED VARIANCE IN SETBACK FOR DR. MARK RYAN ON ARCH AND BREWSTER ALLMING 7,6;1 SETBACKON-BRENSTER AND A NORMAL SIDEYARD SETBACK OF 101, ON ARCH. It was stated that the granting of