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BOWERS MUSEUM BUILDING ADDITION (Continued) <br /> <br />It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto <br />and unanimously carried, to approve the plans as presented. <br /> <br />HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Mayor Griset introduced the new appointee <br />APPOINTMENT to the Human Relations Commission, Mr. <br /> John W. Black and the oath of office was <br />administered to him by the Clerk of the Council. <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL The public hearing on Appeal No. 240, <br />240-VA70-32 JAMES L. BAKER filed by James L. Baker, appealing <br /> Zoning Administrator's denial of his <br />Variance Application 70-32, to obtain approval of an existing room addition <br />that encroaches to within $ feet of the rear ~ard in the R i District at 3614 <br />South Olive Street, was opened by the Maydr, <br /> <br />The Planning Director stated that the Variance request was filed to obtain <br />approval of a room addition which had been built illegally by the prior owner <br />of the property under contract with a local builder; and that the contractor <br />had obtained a permit for a patio addition only but had built a room complete with <br />fireplace. <br /> <br />He further stated that the Planning Commission had not affirmed the decision <br />of the Zoning Administrator because of insufficient evidence to warrant the <br />decision; that the Council is the only authority who can grant relief; and that if <br />the administrator's decision is upheld, it will necessitate taking down the room <br />addition. <br /> <br />Proponents: <br /> <br /> Mr. Jim Baker, 3614 S, Olive, presented a signed statement from neighbors <br />in favor of the addition. <br /> <br />Councilman Herrin moved that it be received and filed, seconded by CounciIman <br />Evans and unanimously carried. <br /> <br />Mr. Baker also passed among the Council a copy of the contract for the construction <br />of the room addition which indicated it was to be a rumpus room and the <br />contractor was responsible for obtaining all permits. <br /> <br />Mr. C.J. Lanz, 3?]7 South Ramona Drive stated he was in favor of granting <br />the Variance request. <br /> <br />Mr. Sal Cully, 3701 S. Olive, stated he was a former president of the Homeowners <br />Association in that tract; that Mr. Baker had bought the house without knowledge <br />of the illegal addition; and that he would not like to see the addition torn down. He <br />also stated that he would like to see the Council take some action against <br />contractor to prevent recurrence of the situation. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />-222 - <br /> <br />August 3, 1970 <br /> <br /> <br />