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PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Director stated APPEAL #26Q that this appeal involves a variance JESUS GUILLERMO GARCIA request to construct a duplex on a lot with an existing single family dwelling and a duplex in the R 1 District at 821 - 823 N. English Street. He stated that the Zoning Administrator denied VA 71-23 because of the high density which would result on this R 1 lot, and lack of adequate parking for the tenants. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received, and the Iv[ayor opened the public hearing. The applicant, Mr. Jesus G. Garcia, 1310 W. Marcella Lane, was present. He stated he would be unable to buy another fourplex because of the high cost of property at this time; that he could build on the present lot at much less expense; that he would put up a good building, and he believed it would improve the property without crowding anyone. There were no further proponents or opponents in this matter, and the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. In further discussion, it was determined that the area, 60' X 60', would be inadequate for the type of building to be constructed, and that access would consist of a long driveway of minimum width, allowing only one-way traffic. Councilman Serrin stated that there is a substantial amount of area there which is obviously not being used for any good purpose and asked if there was another use that would be appropriate for this land. The Planning Director called attention to Condition 6 of the Zoning Administrator's report in wl'~ich a single unit is suggested instead of a duplex. Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to overrule the decision of the Zoning Administrator and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution granting Variance Application #71-Z3 subject to conditions of approval contained in the Zoning Administrator's report dated April 26, 1971, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Villa, Herrin, Griset, Patterson None Yamamoto, Evans, Iv[arkel PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public APPEAL #270 hearing on Appeal #270 filed WILLIAA/i M. BEBERMEYER by William Irt. Bebermeyer appealing the Zoning Administrator' s denial of VA 71-24 to construct a duplex in the C 1 District at 17Z0 W. Santa Aha Boulevard. The Planning Director stated that surrounding land uses are mixed, and that the Zoning Administrator's decision was based on the fact that there is need for further study and zoning determination in this area; existing uses are varied; and it is conceivable that this property could be surrounded with industrial and commercial uses in the future. CITY COUNCIL -174- May 17, 1971