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Joseph W. Trumpy~ 1121 Memory Lane, employee of Mrs. Vose, spoke in favor of the appeal, stating that a service station is the logical use of the land. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Schlueter, the City Council overruled the decision of the Planning Commission and instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of findings and decision to grant Variance Application 1826o After discussion, an amendment to the motion was proposed by Councilman Hubbard to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for reccm=aended conditions to be attached to the granting of the variance. Council- man Harvey and Schlueter agreed to the amendment and the amended motion was carried "to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission and refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for recommended conditions to be attached to the granting of Variance Application 1826". HEARING Mayor Hall opened the hearing on Appeal APPEAL 96 - Application 96 filed by Paul Quong QUONG from the Planning Commission's denial of Variance 1824 to construct two single story triplexes at 833 N. Baker, R i District. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing was given by the Planning Department as required by law, and that no written communications or objections had been received. Robert F. Waldron, attorney for the applicant, cited exceptional circumstances and conditions of the property because of its size and shape, restricting its utilization in the R i zone over other properties in the neighborhood; that proposed development would enhance the neighborhood; and that other variances have been granted in the same zone in the same vicinity. Mr. Waldron presented photographs to support his statements. Ro G. Tremara, 832 Westwood, stated that neighbors would not object so strenuously if duplexes were proposed. Lewis B. Jones, 1143 W. 10th Street, objected to the proposal, noting it would create additional traffic congestion. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Councilm~n Schlueter and carried, the City Council upheld the decision of the Planning Commission and instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of findings and decision to deny Variance Application 1824 without prejudice. HEARING Mayor Hall opened the hearing on Appeal APPEAL 97 - Application 97 filed by Willowick Golf WILLOWICK GOLF C0)~RSE Course from the Planning Commission's approval of Variance 1822, Goeders and Mark Hospital, Inc. to construct a thirty bed, one story convalescent hospital for alcoholics at 3217 W. 5th Street. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing was given by the Planning Department as required by law, and read a letter from Andrew R. Boersma, 3210 West 5th Street, stating that he owned property within 300 feet of the subject propertY, and that he had not been notified of the hearing held by the planning C~ission. The Deputy City Attorney advised that since proper notice was lacking, the proceedings should be declared null and void and the applicant should resubmit his application. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Councilm~n Schlueter and carried, Council declared all proceedings null and void without prejudice to the applicant, and instructed the applicant to reapply. ~HEARING AMEND. APP. k70 - HORTON Mayor Hall opened the hearing on Amend- ment Application 470 filed by Dick Horton to reclassify from the R 2 to the CM District property on both sides ClT! COUNCIL - 214 - October 7, 1963