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PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL 221-CD PLAN #11 HANSEN Hearing was opened on Appeal 221~ filed by George M. Hansen, appealing Planning Commission.s denial of Civic Development Plan #11, roof sign at southwest corner of Olive and 4th Streets. George Hansen, applicant, stated that he was a newcomer to the City, and didn't realize a permit was required at the time he hung the sign, and was unaware of the CD zoning~ No one spoke in opposition to the appeal, The hearing was closed. Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, the Planning Cornrnission's decision was upheld and CD Plan #i1 was denied. NEW COUNCILMEN Mayor McMichael introduced the two newly elected Councilmen, Ray Villa from Ward Five and Jerry Patterson from Ward One. BROADWAY EXTENSION %~ ~5 At the March 17 Council meeting, subsequent to the close of the public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Arterial Streets and Highways Element of the General Plan, involving the interchange complex in the vicinity of Main Street and the Santa Aha Freeway, a motion to delay for three months the North Park Boulevard cul de sac but to proceed with the Broadway Extension, West Alternate, was tabled to this meeting. On motion of Councilman Herr(n, seconded by Councilman Brook~ and carried, the motion was removed from the table for discussion. Councilman Thurman voted "No". Mayor McMichael expressed his opinion that more .study should be given to this, since it was not an overall project and thought that other factors should be considered before a decision is made, such as the extension of Memory Lane, which is before the Planning Commission now, how the closure of North Park Boulevard would affect the traffic on Flower Street, and whether or not the land on the other side of the Freeway will be annexed. Councilman Brooks agreed with the Mayor and suggested that the Council take a tour of the area. Councilman Thurman also expressed his opinion that the project needed more study. Councilman Griset asked about the urgency to apply for funds from the State Division of Highways. The Public Works Director explained that the State Division of Highways was considering five projects, that this project has a very high priority, that the first cities to apply would have the best opportunity to get the funding, that a delay could set it back two or three years, and that the earliest date for funding for any of the projects being considered now would be 1971 or 1972. He explained that the general concept of the Broadway Extension was acceptable to the State Division of Highways and that Memory Lane would have no effect on the matter, that his concern was in establishing a priority for the funding. In response to a question by Councilman Griset, the Public Works Director stated that the total project cost is approximately $2,100,000 and estimated the State participation as $500,000. (continued) CITY COUNCIL 171 April 7, 1969