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/86 In Re Hearing Date '~Delhl and Bristol N.W.? Annexation Ordinance Approving Annexation In Re Variance First Evangelical United Brethren Church Resol. No. 54-60 denying application Yn Re. Variance Howard Ryan This being the date set for hearing protests on annexation to City of certain uninhabited territory designated as "Delhi and Bristol N.W.", no protests were received. On motion of Councilman Jerome, sebonded by Dahl and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance spprovlng the annexation of that certain territory designated?~Delhi and Bristol N.Y.I'' was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. # Communication was re~d from the P~anning Commission recommending of variance by. Resolution No;634 approval_/to permit erection of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church on a five-acre parcel of property situated on the west side of Santiago Avenue, between Buffalo and Avalon Streets, if extended west, subject to certain conditions. Letters were read from various person~ objecting to the erection of the Church. Attorney Fred D. Johnston, on behalf of the Church, e~lained the reasons why the Church desired to build on the property. Attorney ~alter Steiner, representing approximately 200 persons who had signed a petition objecting ~the variance, gave reasons why the variance should not be granted. Snyder, 2205 Poinsettia Street, asked whether the improvements as stipulated by the Planning Commission were to be borne by the Church and how soon such improvements ~ould be made. Mr. Heiser, a member of the Church Building Committee, stated that the improvements would be made as soon as the property was purchased. Frank Pope, Realtor, said property values would decrease in the i~mediate area, if the variance was granted. Joe Moore, 2109 Valencia Street, stated thst the street should be improved on both sides rather than on only one side. Numerous persons objected to the additional noise and traffic which would be created. The Chairman asked Mr. Heiser if the Ch'urch had made any attempt to locate elsewhere. Mr. Heiser stated that the had looked at several locations but this location was the most Eesirab for their purpose. The Council having unanimously waived the:reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman L~rsen, seconded by McBride and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54-60 denying variance after the Planning Commission had recommended that same be granted" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jergme, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford ~. Dmhl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approv of variance application of Howard Ry~ to permit use of property at 802 and 806 West 2nd Street, for off-street parking for employees customers~ cars and storage for merchandise, subject.to certain conditions. Attorney Lloyd Maines, representing various property owners in the Im~:ediate hrea stated that the planning is conflicting and that a si~Z~oot concrete block wall built on three sides cE the property is 5et ~ sufficient safeguard; also, that the off-street park~ lng area should be black-topped. William Secrest, Sr. stated that the 1