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W. W. Morningstar, 2749 ~. Flower, and Ralph Crum, 2733 N. Flower, objected to postponement. Robert Gardner, 10~8 %;. Fairbrook Lane, stated that approximately 61% of the people in the Villa de Flores area favor the C 4 zoning and a continuance o On motion of Councilman ~[ubbarcl, seconded By Councilman 8chlueter and carried, Council continue~ the hearing on Amendment Application 512 to January 4, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. In answer to Mr. Morningside's question of another possible continuance, Mayor Nell stated he, personally, would not be inclined to postpone the matter again. Cou~cilm~l Gilmore recummended that ~-~erent in the motion be the understanding that Mr. Todd will make every effort to get in touch with people in the audience to answer questions so there will he no request for a continuance at the January meeting. Mr. Todd requested a showing of hands of those in favor of continuance, and about seven hands were raise~. Raymond C. Ball~ 2755 No Flower, submitted a petition with approximately 109 signatures of those in opposition to the application. On motion of Council-~. Hubbard, seconded by Councilman Schlueter and carrie~, Council ordered the petition filed. APPEAL 141 - Mayor Hall opened the hearing on Appeal V.Ao 2020 141 filed by The Meredith Company fr~a the Planning Commission's denial of Variance Application 2020 to permit deviation from the R ~ procedure requirements at 1812 Eo Santa Clara. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing was mailed to adjacent property owners on October 27, 1964, and that no communications or objections had been received° Dale Heinly, 611 W. 8th, representing the applicant, stated he would ~e a presentatio~ on Appeal 141, and if it were granted he believed there was no problem on Appeals 142, 143, 1~4 and 145 as far as the Staff and Commission were concerned° Mr. Heinly stated the variance application was unique because the city has no zoning providing for construction of duplexes for sale on an individually owned lot. He reminded Council that at the time of rezoning the property, Council and the Planning C;....;~ssion were advised that a 4-plex tract map would probably be submitted. Mr. Heinly displayed drawings of the project, pointing ~mt the advantages of the p]~ which was designed to make the 4- plexes look like single family residences. He stated that the main issue ia whether or not the Council should permit 4-plexes within the R 4; that there was no valid reason for not being able to build it in the R ~ provided sufficient green space is provided; that to the east is R 4, to the south some R 4 an2 smae 4-plexes which have been sold, to the west a park site on which an R 1 map will be filed if City does not buy it. The Planning Director stated that if the private patios were eliminated, the open area would exceed the required 50%, but it was felt By staff that a private patio for each occupant was more important than meeting this requirement. Noel Conway, 1521 Catalina, requested those in opposition to stand, and about 17 arose. Re complained ~bout Lusufficient notice to homeowners; proposed channeling of traffic through R 1 area; and the barrack-type design. Mrs° Sally Rosen, 1~4 E. 21st, quoted frou the Government Co~e regarding growing residential areas, and asked Council to consider the effect on surrounS~g acreage and homeowners. She c~amented that this was the sixth appearance regar~ingthe matter; that Mr. Meredith knew of the restrictions of R 4 at the time of rezoning; that the residents desire retention of garden type apartments; commenting also that Mr. Meredith should not be given special consideration when other builders had to adhere to conditions; and requested a continuation so that the homeowners could get together with Mr. Meredith to discuss a solution. Mrs. Rosan concluded by stating that she felt the Code's requirement of notification within ~00 feet was mea-ut to include inhabited land and residents; therefore, they felt they should have been notified. CITY COUNCIL - 85 - November 2, 196~