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� ��g offered by Councilman Royer who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. RESOLUTION 1745, ADOPTING WAGE SCALE, -was offered by Councilman Stout who rroved adoption, second- ed by Councilman Britsch�i and carried on roll call. RESOLUTIQN 1�46, ORDERING CALL FOR BIDS, was offered by C ouncilman Spillers who moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britsch�i and carried on roll call. """"'� - c��.--�,� PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PLANNIPIG COMMISSION GRANTING PERMIT TO DAPHNEnTO ENLARGE REST HOME AT � 1316 HOFKINS AVENUE. City Clerk mailed notices of hearing to all property owners within the 300 foot radius of the area in question. The following written protests were read by the Clerk. Rose, Ma,ry and Harry Pack, owners of property at 1424 13opkins Avenue and Mag W. ,.�„ Simpson, 1411� Hopkins Avenue, protesting the increase of size of rest home as requested : &...� by Mrs. Daphne Chisholm. The following persons appeared in protest: Mr. Henry Beeger, 83 Duane Street, Mr. Joseph Basse, 1315 Hopkins Avenue and Mr. Fred Lamb of 76 Duane Street. Mrs. Daphne Chisholm appeared on her own behalf and presented a petition bearing 18 sig- natures of property owners in the area who have no objections to her enlarging her present facilities. Nir. Frank Stella and Mr. Silverstein, Real Estate broker, spoke in behalf of Mrs. Chisholm. Councilman Granger stated that Council had previously taken the stand that further spread of rest homss through the residential area should be stopped. At the tims of considerin� the Bro�rn application for a rest holne, next door to IVtrs. Chisholm�s rest home, Council had decided to allow no further rest homes as it was thought that residential area should be protected by the establish�aent of � line beyond whieh no further commercial establishments should be allowed. Councilman Granger then moved denial of application based � upon previous stand, seconded by Councilman Jones who stated his reason along the same lines as those quoted by Councilman Granger. Councilman Royer vuas of the opinion that no `� new permits should be granted, however, he could not see where enlargin� the facilities on the same property would result in devalu.ating property in the area. Councilman Spillers called attention to the fact that the people in the area had requested the R-�} zoning and should offer no ob�ections to the rest home which is included in uses as covered by the zoning ordinance. Councilman Stout stated that he had examined the property and apparent- ly there was sufficient room on the property to afford the increase in size. Mrs. W. H. Bro�n called the Gouncilts attention to the fact that the Planning Cormnission on September 12, 1952, had at�empted to zone the area back to R-3 but allowed the zoning to stand R-1} upon receipt of petition bearing some 90 signatures. On roll call vote motion to den� permit carried, Councilmen Royer, Spillers and Stout voting N0. Mrs. Chisholm asked �vhet- her or not there was any further appeal and was advised that there was not further appeal �'^* to the Council. Her only appeal could be through the Courts if based upon something ille�al �.,� involvi�g the Planning Commission or the Citg Council. Mrs. Chisholm voiced her dissatis- faction with the results of the hearing which she stated were taken in spite of the wishea and feelings of �ore than half of the property owners in the area. Mrs. Chisholm was ad- � vissd that she was privileged to commence proceedin�a for reconsideration before the Plan- , �� ning at any time. REPORT FROM INDUSTRIAL ROAD COMMITTEE, COUNCIL�iAN ROYER. Councilman Roysr stated that matter was to be considered further at the August 18th study meeting and asked that the final report be held over to the meetin� of August 23rd. REPORT ON BTD OPENING - FULLY AUTODdATIC CALCULATOR, WATER SUPERINTENDENT�S OFFICE. The follow-