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/ 120 In Re Amend. Application Donald B. Christeson Reclassify three lots south of Elm St. and fronting on Bristol St. (hearing) (refer to ~iinutes 2-20-56) In Re Variance First Evangelical United Brethren Church In Re Variance Carlos Benson and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance establishing setback lines on the east side of'McClay Street and the north side of 17th Street" being on the east side of McClay Street from Chestnut Street to McFadden Street, and on both sides of West 17th Street from Flower Street to the west City Limits, 50 feet from the surveyed center line except that, on the north side from Bristol Street west to a point 138.71 feet east of the surveyed center line of Alona Street the set- back line shall be 140 feet north of the surveyed center line of West 17th Street measured at right angles, was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hea~ing on the amendment application of Donald B. Christeson, it Was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, that the matter be continued until the next meet- ing and Mr. Christeson to be notified to appear at meeting July 19th regarding a question on the amendment. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance to First Evangelical United Brethren Church for the erection of a church on property located on the east side of Grand Avenue 62h.23~ south of Santa Clara Avenue, consisting of a parcel having 354.85~ frontage on Grand Avenue and extending easterly for 413.26~, except a parcel at the northwest corner 250t deep with 100~ f~ontage on Grand Avenue, subject to the condition that a 6t masonry fence be placed on the so~th side of the property, beginning at a point -60~ from the center line of Grand Avenue, and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of $13.26 feet. Also, communi- cation from the Department of Public Works stating that the construct~ ion of curb and sidewalk, paving out to approximately 9~ from center- line, across entire frontage, and the dedication of $2~ to centerline are needed in front of or along the side of the property to bring it up to the present city standards. Bruce Smiley, representing the Church and the Board of Trustees stated they would prefer to landscap. to the curbing thereby eliminating the sidewalk. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted subject to the condition that a 6~ masonry fence be constructed only on that portion of the lot which abuts against the Tract to the rear and be allowed to be graduated to 2' to the front; that street right-of-way be dedicated along entire frontage to a depth of 42~ from center line of Grand Avenue, and, that curb,and sidewalk be constructed and stree~ ~aved to present City standards. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Carlos B. and Frances M. Benson to permit use of property at 932 North French street for a doll hospital, using only the glasse~ in front porch for reception and display, subject to certain sign conditions.