BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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NM Councilman Spillers moved that the City Clerk or the City Attorney contact the applicant and ask � . them to consider changing the title of their used car lot, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. I Councilman Stout moved that they reactivate the proceedings of the previous action with Russ Denny in regard to the condition of the sidewalks, seconded by Councilman Weiss. Councilman Spillers stated I that two yeers.ago this sidewalk matter w as brought to the attention of the Council and the Council took the stand at that time that the sidewalk would be fixed when the street work was done. City • Engineer Jain stated that he has sent out several sidewalk notices to Mr. Denny but nothing has been lil L{' done. He stated that situation was not as stated by Councilman Spillers. Mayor Royer asked that the City Engineer check into this matter and report back to the Council. Councilman Stout's motion was restated by the Mayor that the Cita/ Engineer reactivate the project and refer his findings back to the j Council in one week, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL APPLICATION TO MOVE BUILDING FROM 1520 BAYSHORE, EAST PALO ALTO, TO SOUTHERLY CCRNER OF JEFFERSON AVENUE AND THE BAYSHORE HIGHWAY. The building in question is Justins Drive -In Restaurant which is of steel and stucco construction. Councilman Stout moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Granger stated that he was not in favor of moving in any tin shacks into the City. This was followed by Discussion. i Councilman Britschgi stated that he was familiar with the building and he stated that it is approximately 3 years old and in very good condition. City Engineer Jain stated that this should be subject to conditions. The Clerkread a section from the Planning Commission minutes wherein they approved this subject to: 1. Compliance with Building Department's requirements. 2. Owner to complete all necessary curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on Jefferson Avenue and Bayshore Highway. 3. To complete all necessary State Highway Department's requirements for improvements on Bayshore Highway, 4. Owner to construct sewer, water and other utility facilities. 5. The ultimate improvement and realigning of Redwood Creek Channel. Councilman Herkner offered a substitute motion that this be delayed one week, pictures of the building to be brought in, seconded by Councilman Granger. The substitute motion lost on roll call vote with Councilmen Britschgi, Spillers, Stout and Mayor Royer voting NO. The original motion carried on roll call with Councilman Granger voting NO. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL RESUBDIVISION LOP 8-C, BLOCK 19, OAK KNOLL MANOR (E. Riff, 585 Upland Road) SUBJECT TO PUTTING IN SEWER MAIN AND LATERAL AND DEEDING A 7 FOOT WIDENING STRIP ALONG BRYPTSTER. DENY VARIANCE FROM THE 20 FOOT FRONT AND REAR SETBACK TO A 15 FOOT FRONT AND REAR SETBACK., same property. Councilman Herkner moved approval of the resubdivision subject to obtaining the deed. City Attorney Currie stated that the usual procedure was to wait for the deed. Councilman Herkner withdrew his motion and made another one to hold this over until such time as the deed is obtained, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Councilman Stout moved to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the variance, seconded by, Councilman Britschgi and carried. PLANNING C0199SSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL 0. PORKONY APPLICATION TO REZONE LOT 17, WELLESLEY PARK SUBDIVISION (49 CLAREMONT) FROM R-1 TO R-3 SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS. There were no protests at the public hearing. held by the Planning Commission. Therefore, the Commission recommended the rezoning of this lot because it is the last R-1 lot in the immediate neighborhood. Councilman Spillers moved that this be set for public hearing on July 16th3 seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDLING COMMITTEE IZECOM!vMDATION REGARDING HIRING OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER. The Clerk read the f ollowing report submitted by the City Manager for the Traffic Fact Finding Committee: