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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMIMENDATIONS: DENIAL APPLICATION P. McTEAGUE TO REZONE LOTS..12 AND 13, BLOCK 6, WOODACRE KNOLLS (ALAMEDA AND WOODSIDE ROAD) FROM R..3 TO C -1 -H. Councilman Spillers moved public hearing to be set for September 6, 1955, motion seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. DENIAL NAPPIE, GILBERT AND DAHLMAN TO REZONE LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, BLOCK 6, WOODACRE KNOLLS (WOODSIDE ROAD NEAR ALAMEDA) FROM R -3 TO C-1 -H. Councilman Spillers moved public hearing be set for III September 6, 1955, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. DENIAL APPLICATION FRANCIS HOPKINS TO REZONE S. W. CORNER OAK AND JOHNSON (1211 JOHNSON STREET) FROV R -2 TO R -3. Councilman Spillers moved date of hearing to August 29, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. III DENIAL APPLICATION MARIA PEYRET TO RESUBDIVIDE LOTS 2, 3 AND L, BLOCK 49, CENTRAL PARK (2909 JEFFERSON), ALSO TO MOVE'.HOtJSE ON ONE OF NEW LOTS. Councilman Granger moved approval on the Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones, and carried. DENIAL ALLEN BROS. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALL W 5' REAR YARD AT 335 OAK ST. Mr. Alien appeared before the Council and submitted plans for the proposed building which he claimed were multiple dwellings and his request for variance was in accord with Ordinance No. 600 in his opinion. Mrs. Davis, adjoining prop- erty owner, objected to the 5' rear yard because of fire hazard. Mr. Gil Davis questioned the multiple dwelling angle and Mr. Louis Weiss also spoke on the matter stating his belief that inasmuch as there are two lots involved, the variance was not equitable, also stating that in his opinion a hardship had not been established. After further discussion, Councilman Stout moved approval that the Planning Com- 'mission make application to deny, approved and carried. APPROVAL REDUCE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE FROM TWO TO ONE. Councilman Jones moved introduction of Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Mr. Louis Weiss, representing the Peninsula Civic League, read a prepared written statement objecting to the reduction in public hearings before Planning Commission, it being his contention that many people appear at second hearings who were not aware of the first hearing. Mr. Weiss' report also favored the employment of a full time Planning Consultant. It was explained that there was not sufficient money in . the present budget to employ a full time man, however, provision had been made to increase the time of a part time consultant. Mrs. Vera Eskin also spoke protesting the reduction of public hearings from two to one. After further discussion, motion introducing Ordinance carried, on roll call. SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. Councilman Royer was assured that the Canyon Road Sewer and Water project would be ready for bid in about three weeks. The plans are complete and the specifications are nearly complete. Councilman Granger called attention to the fact that the improved street lighting at Whipple Avenue and Staf- ford Street had not been installed to date. Councilman Granger requested that the City Manager check and bring in a recommendation regarding screening of bridge at Redwood Avenue and Hudson Street. Councilman Granger requested further check be made on traffic conditions on Massachusetts and Maddux Avenue. III Councilman Britschgi stated that he had been advised that the cities in Santa Clara County had petitioned their Board of Supervisors for the one -cent sales tax. The Councilman stated that in his opinion, he thought the time was right to secure a decision from our County Supervisors. Councilman Granger stated that in his opinion, the Board should be contacted and requested to give some consideration to the matter. Councilman Britschgi then moved that a letter be directed to the Board of Supervisors asking them to consider the sales tax in San Mateo County and reply as to their findings prior to the League of California Cities Convention which will convene September 18. Motion carried, Councilman Spillers