BOOK 27_1957-06-17 to 1960-07-25

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i N Ll ■ 37" reviewed every two years. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried. Councilman Stout offered introduction of ordinance of the City of Redwood City disapproving the annexation to the (City of Redwood City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Eichorn Annexation's. The City Attorney stated that this would stop annexation pro- ceedings on this property for the next twelve months. Mr. Eichorn had previously stated that he did not wish to proceed with the annexation at this time. Councilman Weymouth seconded the motion. Councilman Herkner asked if there was any other way they could do this. The answer was that they had to take some action either to pro- ceed or deny the annexation. The motion carried with Councilman Granger voting NO because he did not want to deny the right of anyone to annex to the City. A. MORTON REGARDING WATER SHOW AT SWIMMING POOL IN AUGUST. Mr. Morton stated in his letter that the Recreation Department is planning to stage a water show at the Community Park Swimming Pool in August. He asked permission to charge admission of 10� for children and 251 for adults and deposit the proceeds in the Special Recreation Fund to be used for the purchase of racing lanes at the pool. The City Attorney asked that this matter be referred to him for checking. Councilman Weiss moved to allow the show and the matter be referred to the City Attorney for proper procedure of the dispositior of funds, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. COMMUNICATION FROM LLOYD GORDON IN APPRECIATION FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY CITY EMPLOYEES AT RECENT' FIRE AT 1712 BREWSTER AVENUE. The Mayor announced that the letter appeared in its entirety in the Tribune. Councilman Spillers moved that a copy of the letter be sent to the Fire Department along with a letter of appreciation from the City Council, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY REGARDING LOAD LIMIT ORDINANCE. Councilman Weiss moved to refer this to the Truck Committee (Spillers and Weymouth) for a report, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. MR. HOWELL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, REGARDING SERVICE STATION UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT OAK KNOLL AND CANYON ROAD. The (Clerk read the following report submitted by Mr. Howell: In reviewing the minutes of the regular meeting of the Redwood City City Council for July 1, 1957 it was noted that Councilman Weiss had submitted some specific questions regarding a service station that is being constructed at Dak Knoll and Canyon xoads in the Emerald Lake area. I believe that I might submit data that will clarify.some of these questions. 1. The owners of this property filed epplication for rezoning of the property with the County Planning Commission in November, 1956• The first hearing on this rezoning application was on Dedember 19, 1956. The County Planning Commission sent out notices to twenty property owners in the surrounding area and also notified the Redwood City Planning Commission of this proposed rezoning. At the January 16th meeting of the Planning Commission this application was denied. The owners appeared before the Honorable Board of Supervisors and at their hearing, the Planning Commission's action was over- ruled and the property rezoned. This action in rezoning the property would now permit the construction of a filling station. The percolation tests at the sit6 were unsatisfactory. These findings were the same as has resulted from a previous study at another location at this same road junction when another oil company desired to build a service station. In view of our findings, this department asked.the Tidewater Associated Oil Company to sub- mit their plans along with certain stipulations regarding the proposed oper- ation and as a result of these agreements the health department approved the issuance of their building permit on April 22, 1957• As long as water service to this property existed, there was no legal way of preventing the oil compahy from continuing to use this water servide. 2. The oil company indicated that they would apply immediately for annexation to Redwood City and would diligently pursue the same. 3. That until such time as it was possible to obtain an adequate sewer connection, there would be no cars washed at the station. They agreed that should the septic tank not operate satisfactorily, they would shut down operations.