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

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Arb Description Vol. 6 Nothing Vol. 717-7A State of California Vol. 8 Ask for Cancellation Taxes Weed Tax. $ 6.13 X75 904-13A City of Redwood City 7.50 908-5 State of California 22.76 908-18 County of San Mateo 11.188 908-19 it It of It 11.58 $7784'TSTM Councilman Spillers moved approval of the City Collector's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Wey- mouth and carried. B & E AUTO LIQUIDATORS REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO OPERATE ADDITIONAL USED CAR LOT AT 1903 EL CAMINO REAL. There was no formal application presented. The City Attorney explained the procedure which was to be followed. The applicant stated that they wanted another lot. They had one lot on Main Street and now they want another one on E1 Camino Real. A couple of the members of the Council questioned whether or not they had ever allowed one company to own two used car lots. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Herkner was of the opinion that the City Manager should check the records to see what the Council had done in the past. The City Attorney recommended that the people make the proper application in accordance with the ordinance. The City would then advertise and hold the necessary public hearing. This would take approximately 4 weeks. This was followed by discussion because there seemed to be a misunderstanding as to what procedure should be followed. Councilman Spillers moved to refer this to the City Attorney for proper action, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. THATCHER NURSERY REQUEST ADDITIONAL TWO WEEKS TO CONDUCT CLOSEOUT SALE. There wasn't any letter on file with regard to the request. The Clerk's office stated that Mr. Thatcher came into the office and asked for the additional two weeks. The City Attorney -stated that the man must file a revised inventory. Cmmcil- man Weymouth moved that the Clerk notify Mr. Thatcher of the proceedings to be followed, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO CONDUCT "FIRE SALE°, J. J. BLUM, REDWOOD SURPLUS, 1629 Main Street. The Clerk read the letter wherein Mr. Blum stated that he was applying for a permit to conduct a fire and close out sale of stocks of merchandise he recently purchased. Mr. Blum attached a check in the amount of $25.00 but he did not supply the necessary inventory. The City Attorney stated that since the applicant did not supply the material required under Sedtion 3 of Ordinance 1137, he recommended that the application be returned with a request for a correct application. Councilman Weiss moved approval of the City Attorney's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL APPLICATION L. ALAUX FOR VARIANCE TO ALLON FIVE FOOT REAR YARD SET- BACK INSTEAD OF FIFTEEN FEET AT 433 LINCOLN AVENUE (portion of Lot 3, Block K, Redwood Farms). The Clerk read the Planning Commission's letter wherein they,stated that they hald the necessary public hearing and made the necessary findings required under Ordinance 600. Councilman Weiss read a statement wherein he stated that these types of variances are becoming so frequent, and their being granted or denied raised so many questions as to their .propriety or the possi- bility that the ordinance covering the problem of rear yards is not realistic that he can not think.but that this Council should request the Planning Commission to make a study of the question and submit a report at the earlies practicable date. There is no question but that the Council can not let the zoning regulations become a farce by a constant negotation of endless variances.