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

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M ely $75,000. �Iwl This was followed by a lengthy discussion in regard to trucks operating on XcGarvey Street, after which Mr. Frahm stated that he would see to it that the street will be barricaded where it enters Farm Hills Subdivision. Councilman Stout asked if the plans were considered for a proposed fire house. Chief Lodi stated that the City Engineer has a letter on file in regard to this matter. This was followed by a lengthy discussion in regard to sidewalks, streets and set back lines. • Councilman Granger asked if Oddstad Homes would be willing to pay a fee for annexation or subdivision if the Council approved the map tonight, the fee to be set after receiv- ing a report from the City Engineer. It was decided that this was not a fair question especially by the representatives from Oddstad Homes who•feel that charges 'should not be made on Map No. 1 due to the fact that this area has been in the City for the past number of years. They did agree to consider the matter of fees in regard to area #r2. The motion carried on roll call with Councilman Stout voting NO. The mayor ased that reports be received from the City Attorney and the City Manager in regard to suggested amounts for fees on annexation and subdivisions. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL JAMES MURPHY APPLICATION TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 59 6 & 7, BLOCK 2, PORTOLA ADDITION (REDWOOD AVENUE) INTO TWO LOTS, 372 FEET EACH. Council- man Britschgi moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation, *seconded by Councilman foyer and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION OF A. L. WALTER FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW 8' BETWEEN HOUSE AND GARAGE AT 414 FLYNN AVENUE. Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION 1954 FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW 8' BETWEEN HOUSE AND GARAGE AT 414 FLYNN AVENUE and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried on roll call. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION OF W. MAY TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 11 2 & 30 BLOCK 19 W.W.&M. SUBDIVISION, 1726 ROOSEVELT, INTO TWO LOTS. They feel that since these lots -have been split once and..because duplexes may be built on the prepared undersized lots, it is not in the best interests of the area. Attornpy Lebsack ex- plained the situation to the Council. Councilman Royer moved approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried'. Councilman Spillers left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS: Councilman Jones stated that he had been asked, by four or five different builders why their plans had to go to Los Angeles to be checked and approved. He wanted to know if this couldn't be set up in Redwood City or somewhere in the bay area. Building Inspector kreiss stated that the Building Conference will have to set up an office which would run to approximately 20,000 and they are working along this line now and they hope to build such a building sometime in the near future in the bay area. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Britschgi was of the opinion that the Council should do something to control liquidation and others of its kind of sale during the Holiday Season. Attorney Lebsack stated that the Auction Ordinance now takes care of this during Christmas and Easter and if its is the Council's desires this could be done for the type of sale in question. Councilman Britschgi so moved, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Councilman Britschgi suggested to the Council's that a limit should be placed as to the number of signs which can be posted or put on buildings or on br in the windows. I