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PUBLIC HEARING The Director of Planning briefly APPEAL #274 - CUP 71-13 reviewed the reasons for the VAN SMOOT request for a new Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing rest home in the 1~ 1 District at 2131 S. Parton Street. The Clerk read two communications opposing CUP 71-13 and 71-L4 received from Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Berger, owners of the property al 2136 South Van Ness and Mrs. Anne Robinson, 2135 S. Van Ness Street. Councilman Herrin's motion to receive and file the two communications was seconded by Councilman Markel and carried unanimously. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in favor of the appeal: Mr. Van Smoot, 2101 S. Parton Street Mr. Herman Maricelli, 2136 South Patton Street Mr. Merlen Hanson~ 2147 South Patton Street Mrs. Merlen Hanson~ 2147 South Parton Street Mrs. James Vail, 2132 So. Van Ness Mr. Frank Watson~ 2144 South Parton Street Mrs. Gloria Ryan, 2112 So. Van Ness These people were opposed to the approval of Conditional Use Permit 71-13, based on the illegal expansion of the rest home at 2131 South Parton. They stated that neighbors do not object to the original Conditional Use Permit providing a home for elderly people, but claim that in the past there have been alcoholics in the home; that the buildings come to only 3' from neighboring homes; that there is no provision for off-street parking; and suggested that there should be a fence entirely around the rest home property. Mrs. Margaret Brennan, 2131 South Parton, owner and operator of the rest home stated that at the present time she has four guests, two men and two women, the youngest 63 years old and the oldest, 86; that due to physical disabilities they seldom leave the rest home unless accompanying a relative or friend who is visiting them; that the rear building was partitioned to provide storage and an additional room for TV, cards, and visiting with fi~iends; that she has no alcoholics at her guest home; and that her guests do not take up much parking space. There being no further proponents or opponents, the Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion as to the modification of the building, and whether or not this would allow an additional number of guests at the rest home, Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to uphold the action of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolutinn approving Conditional Use Permit 71-13 with regard to the expansion of the physical part of the rest home, and to limit the number of people to seven, as contained in conditions of Conditional Use Permit 68-13, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Patterson, Yamamoto, Villa, Herrin, Griset, Markel NOES: Evans ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL -214- June 21, 1971