BOOK 28_1960-07-25 to 1960-12-19

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ing, Electric and Gas Piping Ordinances for structures located in this commercial area and No. 2 Fire ZY Zone. " Evidence submitted by the applicant shows the building will be in character with the existing develop- ment and will not be detrimental to existing buildings in the neighborhood. Councilman Herkner moved c , to grant the permit subject to the conditions mentioned above (MINUTE ORDER #60-194),q seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Application for water connections to two existing homes in the Emerald Lake Area, where wells have failed. Lisle Winter submitted the following reports This department has been requested to grant water service to two homes in the Emerald Lake Area, pre- viously served from wells which have failed. Both applicants were advised to obtain the approval of the San Mateo County Health Department relative to Redwood City granting water service. After investi- gations nvestsgation, Mr. Fred Bailey of the Ban Mateo County Health Department, submitted letters to this.depart- ment recommending that these water services be granted as he considers them hardship�.cases. The homes in question have been occupied for many years; one by Mr. H. Engel, 621 East View Way, and the other by Mr. J. M. Picone, 720 West Glen Way. Both homes are in a poor service area, but in view of the request from the San Mateo County Health Department, it is recommended that these water services be installed by the City of Redwood City, subject to the following conditions: 1. That water service be limited to household use only. 2. All health requirements relative to cross connections be complied with as directed by the Water Superintandent. 3. Subject to normal installation charge. Councilman Fields moved to grant the connections subject to the above mentioned conditions (MINUTE ORDER #60-195), seconded by Councilman Stehle and carried. APPLICATION OF SIGNAL OIL COMPANY FOR VARIANCE FROM THE STRICT APPLICATION OF THE DRIVEUAY ORDINANCE. The Company porposes to construct a service station at the northwest corner of Broadway and Basch Street on a lot 1001 x 10019 They request a variance to allow the edge of the driveway closer to the end of the return than.the 15 foot requirement. i The Engineering Department recommends that this variance be denied, and that the requirements of the i ordinance be complied with, since many other service stations have been built on the same size lots and have constructed adequate driveways in compliance with existing regulations. Representatives from 1 j Signal Oil Company were present and stated their case before the Council. One of the facts brought out was that no use permit had been granted for a service station at this location. The Police Chief and the Traffic Bureau objected to the variance because of the traffic hazard at the intersection. Council- , man Herkner moved to deny the variance in accordance with the recommendations of the Engineering Depart- ment (MINUTE ORDER #60-196), seconded by Councilman Stehle and ca rriedp Councilman Fields voting no. COMMUNICATIONS: County of San Mateo Planning Co mmission notified the Council that the San Mateo County Board of Super- visors has set 2:00 pe m. on Tuesday, September 27, 1960 as the time and date of the first hearing on the ddoption of the County wide Master Plan. Joseph L. Lodi, Chief of Communications, reported the resignation of Raymond Woodsy Civilian Defense Radio Officer. Mr. Woods has recommended the name of Robert L. Spencer, a member of the "SCARS" to be assigned the duties of Radio Officer which was concurred in by Chief Lodi, Councilman Herkner moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Woods thanking him for his services, seconded by Councilman Stehle and carried. Catholic Youth Organization expressed their appreciation to the Park Superintendent and staff for their i help and cooperation during their summer Day Camp Program held in Stulsaft Park. i Claims 33873 through 34.083, totaling $242,910.72, were ordered paid on motion of Councilman Fields, seconded I ' by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Herkner moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Meet- ing adjourned, 9:34 P• m. Helen C. Moore, City Clerk