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National City, California December 13, 1955
T.egular meeting of the City Council was called to order by_
Mayor Hodge at 1:30 D.M. o'clock, Council members present:
Fessman, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Council members absent:
Heck„
4 INISTR.ATIvE OFFICIALS present: Alston, Bird, Curran, Lill,
Gautereaux, Whgner, Bailey,
The meeting opened with pledge of allegiance to the Flag,
followed by invocation by Rev. 'Faye Brice.
Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the minutes of the
meeting of December 6, 1955 be approved Carried, all the
Council present voting aye. ,
RESOLUTION NO. 6530 was read, Ordering the'issuance of,a permit
to Wurster Construction Corporation to construct and maintain
a driveway on Roosevelt Avenue, north of Second Street, Moved
by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting aye. _
RESOLUTION NO. 6531 was read, ordering the issuance of a permit
to Standard Oil Company of California to construct and maintain
two driveways at 12th Street,_and highland Avenue. Moved by
Jensen, seconded by Hollingsworth, that the Resolution be adopted.
Carried, all the Council present voting_aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6532 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to H. L. Williams for the purpose of reducing_the__front_
yard setback line from twenty_feet to ten feet on property
described as follows: Lots 3,_4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and,9_ o.f Williams
Manor No. 3 Subdivision. Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by
Fessman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO. 6533 was read, granting a special zone variance
permit to "P'ant-ago Tamayo for the purpose of constructing a
vegetable stand, on property located at 1829 E. 18th Street.
Said permit is granted upon certain conditions as setforth in
the Resolution.
COUNCILMAN HECK,presenta
Moved by Jensen, seconded by,Feseman, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, by the following vote to --wit: Fessman,
Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Councilman Heck refrained from
voting.
RESOLUTION NO. 65,4 was read, directing preparation of assess—
ment— "I<'r Avenue between 18th Street and 21st Streett_Wayne P.
Lill, Engineer of Work and Supt. of Streets of the City__ of
National City, is_hereby_directed to prepare an assessment
diagram covering and showing the real property described in
the assessment district setforth in Resolution of Intention
No,,6454. Moved by Heck, secontea by Hollingsworth, that the
Resolution be adopted. Carried, all the Council present voting
aye.
ORDINANCE NO. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 750 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4,9,
PROVIDING FOR REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 8th and HARBISON",
was presented for the first reading, and read in full.
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ORDINANC NO. , "AN ORDINAINTCE OF INTENTION TO VACATE AND
CLOSE A CERTAIN PORTION OF 15th STitEET BETtitE^N "C" iftd iiE U
AVENUES AND THE ALLEY BETS "Do and "E" and 14th and 15th
STREET", was presented for the first reading, and_read in full.
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated the__ordinanae controlling and. regulating
the excavations of streets is ready for the second readings but
there has been considerable discussion by rereresente.tives,of _
the various Utilities. COMMUNICATION signed by Fe W. DeVore
of San Diego Gas & Electric Company; A . F. Poulter, California
TTater & Telephone Company; b. r«T. Carroll, Pacific if c Telephone &
Te1egranh Company; was read, requesting that the final reading
and/or approval of the ordinance be postponed rending additional
discussions betwee , the utilities and the City Manager, the
City Attorney and the City Engineer regarding the workability_
thereof. They state they are in favor of an excavation ordin-
ance in National City as it has proved in ocher pities that bath
the City and the utility have better J
coordina en relating, to
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posed pCITY ITY MANAGER BIRD recommer,:d that the ord-
inance be laid over until the next meeting. Meid by Heck,
seconded by Jensen, this matter be tabled for a lamer reading of
the ordinance. Carried, all the Council present voting ayee-
REPORT FROM THE TRAFFIC SATia;`TY . COM`.IL T .. "7 _- "
�. _ . ,:�s.s read re-
garding the request of the Four Square Church for directional
signs. It was recommended that the reeeFeet Jc: to tined_ back to
the City Council for action since there :I an existing ordin-
ance covering, signs,. if the signs are p_ ap;,:r _.y 1 ecated no
impairment to traffic safety should be eraco'unteI.ed. _Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the :request by the
Church be referred to the City ivianager and if there are no
violations of our sign ordinance that he be authorized to grant
iperniiss_ion to install the signs. . Caizzie4, ail the Council
present voting aye,
TDORT FRONT THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COAU TTEE stated a request for
30 minute parking limit on Highland Avenue between 28th�and
30th Streets is being held for further study. A discussion was
held on a request from the City Council asking for a -report on
the advisability of putting a wire fence down the center of
Highland Avenue in the vicinity of the Kiddie PlaylE.nd to
prevent pedestrians from jaywalking. It was felt that such a
fence would constitute a greater hazard to the flow of traffic ✓
than the pedestrian probem. It was recommended that some means
be found to relocate the Playland_to some less dangerous location.
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the _case of Frank Hynum, dba Chula
Vista Sanitary Service which came urn for trial!. December- 2nd.
After taking of the direct testimony of Mr, Hyrum during the
time he was under cross exarnin_ation_by the City Attorney,..it_„
appears that according to the testimony of Mr, Hynum that co--
Partnerchip had eeased to exist sometime in At.gust of 1952,
only one month after the making of the cont.-act. Accordingly
the matter was put off the calender by the Y•t in order that
the niaintii'f can comrjy with the fictit- oLz._, r:aine statues and
then perfect his °lea -dings; until that time there is nothing to
be done by the City
ATTORNEY CURRAN reported on the action in the United States
District Court, United States of America vs 130 acres,_of land,
and the trial has been set for February 28, 1956, This is the
matter reported on several times before which involves Mr. 'Thibodo.,
In order there will be no question as to the position of the
City, it is requested that the City .Attornav be given specific
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authorization to advise the Council tor the ob*ernment, that the
figure shown in the recommendation is the atnoUnt of delinquent
taxes due the City, and are the figures on ishich thisinatter
proceeds trial. Moved by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the
City Attorney's action be appro ed by the City Councils Carried,
all the Council present voting aye
ATTORNEY CURRAN stated he had ro
rapproval certificates of
insurance submitted by C. S. Johnson, and upon examinatign__,it
appears that these certificates are not correct in two respects;
they,_do not name'the City ofNational City as co-insured, and
the contract requires certificate of insurance regarding Work-
men's Compensation, therefore it was referred back to the City
Clerk -so that Mr. Johnson could be advised as to the discrepancies
in his certificates.
ATTORNEY CURRAN Stated, the City Council has had the request made
by the San'Diego County Water Authority that the City pass_,a
resolution, which was referred to the Attorney for study, Along
with the resolution was a report which is a very, complicated
volume that was prepared by the Engineers. We do not_have suf-
ficient information to go on record at this time, and thereeom-
mendation of the City Attorney is that rather than passing a
resolution, that by letter the San Diego CountyWater Authority
be advised that the City believes that the matter is ofsuch
overwhelming importance and there are so many possibly conflic-
ing_views that we prefer at the present time not to_go on record
regarding_the matters which are contained in their resolution.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, that the City
Attorneys recommendation in regard to theresolutio be approved,
and that a letter be sent to the San Diego_County Water Authority.
Carried, by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, _
Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. *aye: None.
HEARING ON SALE OF LOTS 1 to 10, BLOCK 48 was held at this time.
No written protests were received„ Moved by Heck, seconded by
Jensen, that the matter be referred to the City Manager' for the
necessary steps to follow for the sale of this property, as
there were no protests. Carried, all the Council present voting
aye.
CITY ATTORNEY CURRAN stated with reference to Ordinance 827_and
the recommendation of_the Traffic Safety Committee as to the
place that bheTraffic Safety Committee plays in the formula-
tion of policy, that after examining the ordinance and the
communication from the Traffic Safety Committee he is not clear
as to what is being recommended or what is to be decided,
Mr. Curran stated he needs further clarification and would like
to refer the matter back_to the City Council for whatever_action
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they desire; or it could be referred back to the Traffic Safety N.
Committee with the request that they,make,specific recommendations
to the Council as to what they,_desire with reference to any .
possibility of amending Ordinance No. 827. Moved by H_ollings-
worth, seconded by Jensen, this be referred back to the Traffic
Safety Committee for specific recommendations. Carried, all the
Council present voting aye.
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J. R. SHATTUCK, 3909 El Cajon Blvd., -San Diego, was_nresent
in regard to paving in Ricardo Terrace_Subdivision. kr. Shattuck
stated that within two weeks they_ will. be ready for paving and
requested he be permitted to pave the streets in a different
manner than required by the Ordinance.. The request was denied
at; the last meeting. In reading the ordinance over carefully
and discussing it with the City Manager and Mr. Finney,
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Mr. Shattuck stated he came to the conclusion that'the ordin—
ance does not require paving inexoees Of 14" of asphalt_
concrete surface and 5;" of cement treated base. It is his
understanding this ordinance had. been referred to the City
Attorney for an opinion on the wording. CITY ATTORNEY CtURRAN
stated this matter was discussed with him, by the City Manager
last Friday and as yet he has not come to any conclusion as_to
the_ proper interpretation of the ordinance, but will try to have
it by the next meeting. P. W. Helsley, owner of the San Diego
"Testing Laboratory was present and stated he was here to answer_
any questions that he could in regard to soil tests, paving,
etc. COUNCILrOMEN HOLLINGSWORTH asked Mr. Helsley if he makes
tests on soil for the various subdivisions in San Diego County
and do they recommend the type of treatment for certain types
of soils. PR. HELSLEY said to a very small extent, as it is.,
covered by ordinances of.the Citieg. _ COtNNCILWOIAN HOLLINGS'—
WORTH stated she still feels that if this particular paving
tha t is suggested by Mr. Shattuck, if in the opinion of the
City Engineer it is adequate to give_ a street that will last
twenty years, the request should be granted. COLWILMAN HECK__
stated the City Engineer's reports states this would be an
adequate pavement. Mr. Heck stated he does not like to work a
hardship but that he does_not like_to see any deviation from
our ordinance, but there are times when strict adherence to the
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ordinance would work undue hardships. Mr. Shattuck stated he
had_discussed this whole -matter again with_the City Engineer
and he would like to use 2" asphalt concrete and 6" cement__
treated base instead of 2" asphalt concrete and 7" cement
treated base. _CITY ENGINEER LILL stated he would not onnose
the 2" asphalt concrete and 64 cement treated base but would
prefer the 2" asphalt concrete and 7" cement treated base.
COTJNCILWOMEN JENSEN said we made our ordinances to live u' to
them. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said he had a lot of respect for Mr.
Lill's judgment but we are making_a mistake by deviating from_
the ordinance, and that he is opposed to any deviation of the
ordinance, Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that last
week's action taken by the Council be rescinded and that the
City Engineer's recommendation be followed which allom..rs the
subdivider to install a pavement.gonsisting of 7" of cement -
treated base and 2" of asphalt concrete surface for a total__
pavement thickness of 9". Carried,__br the following vote to —wit:
Ayes: Heck, Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman, Jensen.
Moved by,Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the ordinance be
amended to provide more stringent restrictions for the sub base
material, and that it be referred to the City Engineer for a_
recommendation to the Council. Carried, by the following vote
to —wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays:
None.
MAYOR HODGE recommended that the Council send Seasonts Greetings
to the various Councils of the County and to the Board'of
Supervisors. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth, that
the Mayor's recommendation be followed. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR VERI'riLLION OF LONG BEACH was read__in
regard to the Allen Bill nertaining to tidelands. CITY CLERK
ALSTOIT recommended this be referred to the City Attorney,_as
the Alien Bill could vitally__effect any Coastal City._ Moved by
Hollingsworth, seconded by Jensen, this be referred to the City
Attorney for a report. Carried, all the Council present voting Aye.
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APPL?CATION TO MOVE A BUILDING BY Scott'S. Graves was presented.
It is to be moved from 4262 39th Street, .San: Diego to 2335
Lanoitan Avenue. RE''ORT FROM THE BUIL13!NG tRSDECTOR recommended
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the granting of this request subject to tfollowing: 90 dayt'ime"
limit; performance bond in the amount of 'ti,000.00; foundation,
new electrical service and plumbing_ in accordance with National
City ordinances. REPORT OF CITY PLANNER recommended that the
ordinance requirements be followed and that the exterior lines
of the structure be modernized with repainting and landscaping.
Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman, that the application be
a7Drove 1 �restrictionsas stated by, the Building Insp x�'
ector� reporfis. Carried, by the following vote to--trit:
Ayest= Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth,_Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None.
APPLICATION TO MOVE A BUILDING BY_GusB. Strange was presented.
The building is located at 542 ?rest Bay Blvd. , Chula Vista
and is to be moved to 2801 "B" Avenue. REPORT OF THE BUILDING
INSPECTOR AND RE?'ORT OF CITY PLANNER were read, recorlmending
the application to approved subject to the restrictions_set-
forth in the reports. Moved by Heck, seconded by Hollingsworth,
that the moving be permitted, subject to the City Planner's
recommendation and the recommendations of the_Building_Insnector,
and that off street parking be_provided. MR. STRANGE was present
and stated that off street parking is provided: Carried, by '
the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth,
Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None.
REQUE
ST F0' REFUND ON BUSINESS by H.. Northwood, in the_amount of
5.00 was presented: The request_was approved by the City _
Treasurer and License Clerk. Hoved by Jensen, seconded by _
Hollingsworth, that the request be granted. Carried, by the
following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen,
Hodge. Nays: None.
R"QJJ ST FOR REFTTND ON BUSINESS LICENSE by Helen Mairoszeh, in
the amount of 2.50 was presented. The request was approved by
the City Treasures+ and License Clerk. Moved by,Jensen,,second_ed
by Heck, that the refund be made. Carried, by the following
vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge.
Nays: None.
1!INUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER' 28, 1955 OF PLANNING COMflITTEE
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SAY DIEGO BAY were presented. There is to be
an important meeting December 19th, 9:30 A.M. in the San Diego
Council Chambers of the entire San Diego Bay Development Committee.
COM UNICATION FROM DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS was read concerning _
proposed traffic interchanges for the freeway through National
City. The City's proposal to provide interchanges et 10th Street
and at 4-th Street in place of thepronosals of the Division of
Highways for interchanges at 8th Street and Division Street
will receive further study. The City will be advised when the
studies have been completed.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to the call for bids on the
liability insurence called for the 19th, a letter was received
as_ follows: COMMM?UNICATION FR01 ' . GX" H.` GO0Dt+.TIN CO TPAPTY was
read stating_in accordance with your request we attach three
copies of the policy experience under the captioned contract.
The Great American Indemnity Company_is umwilling to write
Bodily Injury Liability on a deductible basis as provided in
the specificaions. The final paragraph on page two of the
specifications voids any bids submitted as an alternate. Unless
there can be some modification, it would appear that the
specifications prohibit us from entering a bid, CITY MANAGER BIRD
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stated this is in reebonee to our asking our present carrier for
loss ratio for the last twoyears_and nine months which they
have supplied us. Mr.Bird stated in regard to the deductible
basis the specifications are not on a deductible basis. ,
COIUNICrTION FROM IRS. PAUL E. BRUCE, Long Beach, was read,-
expressing appreciation for the wonderful job the instructors
did at the National City plunge.
CITY MANAGER BIRD reported in regard to the request for a,_traffic
signal at 13th Street and Harbor Drive, the Division of High-
ways have agreed to conduct a study and if the study shows
favorable and meets the Division of Highway's standards we will
go ahead with the installation on•a fifty-fifty basis,
RE?ORT FROM FRANK B. FINNEY, Asst. to. the City Engineer, isas
read in regard to proposed street lights at the intersection
of 8th Street and Palm Avenue, the minutes of the Traffic
Safety Committee dated January 12,.1955, stated: "Proposed fights
at Sth Street and Palm Avenue were also deemed not advisable at
this time since the presence of the signal standards themselves
would constitute a road✓hazardin the absence of curbs at.this
intersection." The curbd on the north side of 8th Street would
have to await the improvement of the drainage channel which in
turn would have to await solution of the overall nroblem_of
drainage in Paradise Valley. A plan of channelization for
this intersection is currently_under study by the Traffic��
Safety Committee, a final plan of which should be presented
he "Council in the near future.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in regard to_ a traffic signal at-18th-
and Palm is being considered, if and when the proposed improve-
ment of 18th Street is carried to its conclusion.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated in going into the seat bench folder he
discovered there was in existence a contract, and there still__
is a contract with the San Diego Seat Advertising Company.
They have changed ownership and the new owner has proved ea.tis-
factory to him and his office. The,new owner, E. 0. Hillman
would like to have the contract reassigned to San Diego Seat
_Advertising Company, E. 0. Hillman, owner, instead of the
San Diego Seat Advertising Company, B. J. Primmer. COUNCILWOMEN
HOLLINGSWORTH inquired about any monies which might be_ -owing
the City under the contract. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated that the
contract was entered into in 1947 and subsequently added to in
1952, running to and including August, 1957. This contract'
sets forth certain stipulations, and they are to pay n1.00 per
bench per month. Mr. Hillman took over this business from
r. Primmer in March 1954, and he has been paying the City of
San Diego for these benches in National City. This contract _
is not an exclusive contract, and in order to straighten this
matter out the first step necessary would be to allow a,transfer
on assignment fro Satn Diego Seat _Advertising Company, B. J.
Primmer to San DiW Advertising Company, E. 0. Hillman, owner,
and it is Mr. Bird's recommendation that this be'done. Moved
by Heck, seconded by Jensen, that the assignment, as recommened
by the City Manager, be allowed. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye. CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we will continue
to collect the back money and bring the insurence policy_lar to
date as required by the contract. COTJNCIrJMAPT TICK stated in
the event this company does not wish to r,lace more benches in
the City we might contact other companies. CITY MANAGE_B BI'D_
stated_we have a proposal from the California Bench Company, _
also a concern in El Cajon, but they feel that they should pay
no money. A proposal from the California Bench Company.�_riil be
forthcoming.
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CITY -MANAGER BIRD reported in regard to the paving of'Ricardo
Terrace Subdivision which was. approved by the Council, it will
be necessary that a resolution--be^prepared, and he would so
recommend. Moved by Heck, seCOEded by Hollingsworth, that the
City Manager's recommendation bg followed_and a resolution be
prepared. Carried, by the foli wing vote to —wit: .Ayes: Heck,
Hollingsworth, Hodge. Nays: Fessman, Jensen.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated on December 6th an informal meeting
between the Board of the National.School District and the
Council was held and it was the understanding of the School
Beard that action by the Council would be taken in this meeting.
Moved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Reck) that the City Manager_
write to the Commandant of the Navy asking, the position of the
Navy on releasing any property. Carried, by the following vote
to —wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge.
Nays: None.
COIFTUNICATION FROM UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA., DEDARTMENr OF
ENGINEERING was read regarding the eighth annual conference
on Streets and Highways to be held January 25th to 27th at
the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. CITY
MANAGER BIRD stated it is his recommendation that two members
oL the Engineering staff be allowed to attend this conference.,
7Ioved by Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck, that the request be
granted. Carried, by the following vote to --wit: Ayes: Fessman,
Heck, Hollingsworth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None.
CITY MANAGER BIRD stated we received a Memorandum of Agreement
from the State Division of Highways providing for expenditure
of the gas tax allocation to cities,_and recommended the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract and a
resolution be prepared. -Moved by_Fessman, seconded by Jensen,
'hat the City Manager's recommendation be allowed, Carried,,
by the following vote to -wit: Ayes: Fessman, Heck, Hollings—
worth, Jensen, Hodge. Nays: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 6535 was read, adopting_and approving memorandum
of agreement for expenditure of funds allocated under Section
2107.5 of the Streets and Highways_Code, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are directed to sign the same on__ behalf of said City.
Moved by Fessman, seconded by Jensen, that the Resolution be
adopted. Carried, all the Council present_voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER BIRD ?.ras read stating that _
because of multitudinous activities and the pressing need of
applying his entire time to the office of City Management, he
is tendering his resignation as Fire Marshal of the City__of
National City effective December 15,,1955. Moved by Jensen,
seconded by Hollingsworth, that the resignation of Mr, Bird as
Fire Marshal be accepted with regret. Carried, all the Council
present voting aye.
COMMUNICATION FROM P. M. MAHAFFEY was read stating that having
checked the map of the proposed rezoning of the section of_
National City west of National Avenue he discovered that_two
small island —like sections have been excepted from what appears
to be an otherwise industrial zoning of this area. It is his
understanding that these exceptions were made with the idea of
satisfying a tew people who objected to the abatement clause in
the ordinance, and now that the abatement clause has ceased to
be an issue is convinced that the people in these sections would
be agreeable and grateful for an M-1 zoning for the -whole area.
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If these two small areas continue to be in -residential zoning it
will mean that they are surrounded by industrial zoning_ana a
freeway on alb. sides, which wouiddiscourage any residential _ _
building or improvement_ and also eliminate the possitility_of ._
using the property for commercial purpose, Mr. Mahaffey_states
he owns Lots 1, 21 31.and L, Block,_26, which are located on_
the Southeast corner of llth and Coolidge, with commercial
buildings on each side. Th.is_proposed zoning will leave this
property in a residential zone, but within one half b_l9Qck_on
the North and one block on the West, an M--1 zone.__ It is his
desire to have the above lets included in the M 1 zone, so that
he can remote an :old house and erect another commercial building.
COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSW3RTH stated the Pianning_Commission felt
that the initiative should come from those people in the two_
zones, and that a letter be sent to Mr. Mahaffey asking him to
get a petition signed by the people in these two islands,t reques-
ing the_Planning Commission and Council to include them in the
M-1 zone, in the zoning ordinance. CITY PLANNER_WAGNER stated
the property owners should indicate their willingness to have
this property rezoned. A copy of.this letter was brought to
the attention of :.he Planning_Commission last night and they
-.ve set January 23rd for an official discussion on the proposed
o:d.inance. Also to be discussed is the rezoning of the__North-
aast and Southeast corner of 8th and Palm which is being consid-
e''ed for commercial zoning. The Commission will set up_a public
hearing date for the revised ordinance and :.one .clan before sending
it back to the Council. Moved by_Hollingsworth, seconded by Heck,
that_a letter be sent to Mr. Mahaffey by the Planning Commission
notifying him of the action lest evening and reiterating again_
the advisability of presenting a petition from other property
owners in that area. Carried,_ all_ the Council Present_voting_aye.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER asked fora clarification in regard to -the
zoning ordinance being referred back to the Planning Commission
for the purpose of defining_hardship cases. COUNCILMAN FESSMSN
stated it is his understanding that_in zoning as__far as zone
variances are concerned we should consider the land use only and -
not the people living on the land; people do not enter into
hardship cases, it is the land use inself. __COUNCIL?'rOiAN HOLLINOA
SWOI1TH concurred. CITY PLANK ER_wAGNER_ said he cannot say that he
is qualified to determine as to how to properly handle that
particular matter. It should be pet.up as policy by both_the
Planning Commission and the Council to instruct the staff not
to accept applications for zone variances unless the hardship
can be proven. COUNCILMAN FESSMAN said he thought it should be _
in the ordinance for the reason it_comes back to the matter of
principles, if it is simply a matter of policy it can be deviated
from but if set up in the ordinance it cannot be so easily_done.
CITY PLANNER WAGNER stated he will endeavor to work something
out in the ordinance, and suggested a revision of the present
applications for zone variances. COUNCILWOMAN HOLLINGSWORTH
said she thought an application blank as suggested should be
set up.
MAYOR HODGE stated according -to reports it appears there
are four Planning Commissioners whose terms expire on January 21,
1956 and questioned if this was correct. CITY PLANNER WAGNER
stated a search is being made of the Council minutes to verify
the appointments, and a report will come before the Council at
the next meeting.
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Moved by Jensen, seconded by Fessman,that the meeting be
closed. Carried, all the Council present voting aye.
Meeting closed at 4:08 P.M.
ATTEST:
ITY CLERK
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