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' � 11� �F Fr two units developed in the same manner in which he would ltke to con- struct the second unit on his property and where the same, or less, stde yard exists Mr. Stewart advised that almost fifty percent of the lots in his neighborhood have a second dwelling unit on similar ' sites and urged Council to grant the requested variance. Planning Director Schroeter confirmed the statement that nearly half of the lots tn the neighborhood have two dwelling units. In response to request of Mayor Leipzi9, City Clerk Hildebrand read the commu m cation of January 5, 1977 from Estelle Kelly (Zaitseff), 3040 Hoover Street, concerning the requested variance and stating that she would ob,7ect to any construction in the driveway of Mr. Stewart's property which would block certain windows in her home It was explained that the proposed unit would be constructed at the rear of the property on an alleyway, and no change is requested which would involve any construction in the driveway. Discussion followed and Mr. Stewart, Mr. Schroeter and City Manager Fales commented and replied to questions concerning the need for low income housing; the possible construction cost and rental of the proposed dwelling unit, the fact that Mr Stewart anticipates pro- viding housing in the unit for his mother, the fact that the rear alley provides access to the site, the proper use of the term "panhandle lot", the fact that the lot is zoned R-2, the similar�ty of the sub�ect property and requested variance to other lots in the neighborhood, the fact that the ordinance relating to side yard setbacks was adopted to prevent such continued development, whether or not neighbors would be sub�ect to increased tax assessment if � second units were permitted to be constructed on some properties, whether or not use of a blanket variance might be appropriate, whether any variances for such units have been granted since adoption of the related ordinance, and the fact that adequate parking will be provided on the sub,7ect site. Gilbert Ray Francis, 800 Main Street, Sequoia Hotel, called atten- tion to the letter from Mrs Kelly and urged that consideration be given to her opposition to the proposed construction It was ex- plained to Mr Francis that the second dwelling unit is proposed to be constructed on the rear of the site and would not affect Mrs Kelly's view. MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Vega, to close the public hearing The motion carried unanimously by voice vote The public hearing was closed at 8 07 p m MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Bury, to uphold the deciston of the Planning Cormm ssion and deny the request for variance of Lawrence Stewart for his property at 3048 Hoover Street. ' Discussion followed concerning the fact that granting of the variance would not create special circumstances since almost half of the lots on the street have second units and less than minimum sideyards, the family use intended for the new dwelling unit, the fact that only one variance would be required in order to permit the property owner to make use of his property, the access to the rear of the property -2- Reg.Mtg. 1/10/77