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

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457 this matter, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. , INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OUTSIDE SEWER RATES. The City Attorney read the title of the proposed ordinance. This was followed by discussion in regard to the rates and also the matter of the rates to be charged to the Hospital. Councilman Weiss offered the introduction of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Weymouth. Councilman Herkner wanted to know how he could get his formula for the hospital rates into the ordinance. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried with Councilman Herkner voting NO. RESOLUTION 2228 AMENDING RESOLUTION 2174 TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF FROM MARCH 1, 1957, JULY 1, 1957 was offered by Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers being noted absent. { CALIFORNIA MISSION TRAILS REQUEST 1957-58 APPROPRIATION. The Mayor announced that this would be taken up at budget time. MARGARET C. MILLER REGARDING RECENT DOG ORDINANCE. The Clerk announced that this was the same letter which appeared in the Tribune. The Clerk read the letter of protesting this change in the dog ordinance. The Mayor asked that it be made a part of the record. PUBLIC UTILITIES REGARDING HEARING ON P. G. & E. ELECTRIC RATES INCREASE. The City Attorney outlined the contents of ,the letter wherein the P. G. & E. were asking for a 5.94 per cent increase'in the electric rates. Councilman Weiss moved that a resolution be sent to the Public Utilities Commission opposing the issue. The City Attorney stated that it would be better, and in the matter of saving time, to have the City Clerk write a letter pertaining to this matter stating that the Council was opposed to the increasse in the electric rates. Councilman Weiss changed his motion which was seconded by Councilman Granger and carried, Councilman Weymouth voting NO. ' PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO ALLOW ADDITION TO DWELLING WITH NON -CONFORMING SIDE ri YARD AND TO ALLOW 72' BETWEEN GARAGE AND NEW ADDITION ON LOT 4s BLOCK 9, WELLESLEY PARK (137 Stratford). The Planning Commission held a public hearing after proper legal notice. They found that the applicant did qualify under the provisions of Section 20.4, -Ordinance 600 and recommended granting the variance. Councilman Weiss raised the question in regard to the matter of the variance. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Weymouth moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION, ON ITS 011N INITIATIVE, RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO REZONE ALL OF THE EXISTING R-2 AREA BOUNDED BY HUDSON STREET, POPLAR AVENUE, HESS ROAD AND WOODISDE ROAD FROM R-2 TO R-3 DISTRICT. There were twenty- eight protests against the rezoning. However, the Planning Commission feels that it is in the best interests of the orderly development of the City as a whole to rezone the area and so recommends. Councilman Stout moved to set this for a public hearing on May 13th, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. - PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION OF H. L. KUNKEL (1337 Hudson at Poplar) FOR + VARIANCE TO'ALLOW EXCESSIVE LOT COVERAGE AND REDUCED SET BACKS TO CREATE A DUPLEX. The Clerk read the letter from the Planning Commission. Councilman Weiss moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. The Clerk stated that there were two sidewalk notices to be considered because the committee will not meet for �tt one month. The City Engineer recommended extending Dr. Henry Mayer's time for 60 days becuase they plan to start building in about one week and will repair the sidewalk as part of the contract. Councilman Granger moved approval of the City Engineer's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. (Portion Lots 4 and 5, Block 2j. Diller Addition). Miss Evelyn Heydenfeldt asked for an extension of time due to a misunderstanding as to what was supposed to be done. The Clerk read the letter. The sidewalk Committee will take this matter up at their next