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348 PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE LOT 1, BLOCK 21, REDWOOD HIGHLANDS FROM R -2 TO R -1 (ELWOOD AND BREWSTER). Affidavit of mailing was ordered filed. Mr. Lester Healy, owner of the lot in question, appeared stating that he has just come into ownership of this property and was unfamiliar with any negotiations to rezone. He questioned the reason for the rezoning. Mrs. B. Saunders, 1535 Brewster Avenue, appeared stating that the majority of the people in the area are apposed to the R -2 zoning. Councilman Granger stated that he was the one who originated the thinking of revert- ing back to R -1; originally Redwood Highlands was all first -class residential area. He stated that the property on Elwood facing the high school had been zoned R -2 to allow duplexes, however, it was definitely the intention to keep all lots facing Brewster in an R -1 zone. Lot #1 facing Brewster was zoned to R -2 in error. After much discussion regarding the feasibility of rezoning back to R -1 during which Coun- cilman Royer stated that since the lot is directly across from the high school he could see no reason for rezoning to R -1. Councilman Britschgi moved that public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. Mr. Healy stated that he was not aware of any of the public hearing held by the Planning Commission. Councilman Granger introduced Ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Block 21, Redwood Highlands from R -2 to R -1, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Council- man Royer voting NO. Public hearing was set for July 5, 1955. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR EXTENSION OF PALM AVENUE BETWEEN VIRGINIA AND KENTFIELD. Affidavit of mailing was ordered filed. There were no written pro- tests. Map of the proposed plan lines was presented to the Council and explained to the public by Engineer Jain who stated that the route selected was the most feasible and would by -pass several improvements which would eventually result in lower cost for property acquisition. Mr. H. Inouye appeared stating that he has no objection to the proposed plan lines. Councilman Spillers moved that Public Hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. Councilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION 1885 APPROVING THE OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR EXTENSION OF PALM AVENUE and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilman Jones noted absent. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN LINES STREET THROUGH BLOCK BOUNDED BY PAGE, EIGHTH, HOOVER AND TENTH. Affidavit of mailing was ordered filed. There were no written protests. Mr. Wm. R. Boone appeared requesting information regarding the conditions of sanitary sewer, water supply, etc. City Engineer Jain advised that the new street will require full improvements and acquisition of property. There was much dis- cussion on the map and approximate costs to the property owners. Engineer Jain ex- plained the Planning Commission's thought in recommending the street opening as a method of opening and tuilizing the rear of the deep lots. Councilman Britschgi suggested a showing of hands in the audience of those in favor of the plan lines and there was only one person objecting to the proposal. Engineer Jain stated that an assessment district would not be undertaken unless a satisfactory majority of pro- perty owners indicated their desires. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 1886 APPROVING OFFICIAL PLAN LINES STREET THROUGH BLOCK BOUNDED BY PAGE. EIGHTH, HOOVER AND TENTH and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call, Councilman Jones noted absent.