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APPEAL NO. 237 - VA 70-19 FAIRVIEW PROPERTIES the variance was on file. Mayor Griset stated a letter dated June 24, 1970 from the Chamber of Commerce opposing the granting of The Mayor opened the public hearing on Appeal No. 237, filed by the City Council, appealing the Planning Commission's approval on May 25, 1970 of Variance Application 70-~L9, filed by Fairview Properties~ to construct a 233-unit garden apartment complex in the M 1 District at 3001 West Sunflower Avenue. The following persons spoke in favor of the appeah Richard W. Taylor, Executive Director, Industrial Development Association of Greater Santa Ana, 1521 S. Grand Avenue, on behalf of the Association; Vic Bellaschi; John Grath, 26332 Pecado, Mission Viejo. Mr. Taylor filed a copy of his statement with the Clerk of the Council, which communication was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel.and unanimously carried. The proponents stated that approval of the Variance would not only encourage general entry of apartments into .clearly defined industrial areas, but that this trend could inhibit industrial expansion in areas where it is needed; that the location is ideally suited lo industrial purposes; that industrial areas provide employment and that there would not be any land available if we don't safeguard what we have. The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal: M. Douglas, representing the developer, Income Property Services; Ed Riddle, 2284 Cornell Drive, Costa Mesa, realtor and part owner of the subject property; Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell. The opponents stated thai the quality of the proposed development is above reproach; that it is feasible and economically good for the City; that there was no opposition at the Planning Commission level; thai research indicates there is a real need in the area for such a development; that other exceptions in the area have been made; and surrounding property owners are in favor of the development. The hearing was closed. Councilman Markel voiced his objections to the appeal and expressed the opinion that the variance should be granted. The Assistant City Manager explained that the City Manager objected to this variance because the area had been reserved as industrial area, and was so defined in the General Plan; and that only 18% of the City's land is zoned for industrial use. Council discussed the matter at length. It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, to overrule the action of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying Variance Application 70-19. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Evans, Patterson~ Herrin, Ma~rkel None Villa, Yamamoto, Griset Janice Boer stated that the land in question was not suitable for heavy industry. It was moved by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, to continue with the Agenda. CITY COUNCIL -183- July 6, 1970