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PUBLIC HEARING CUP 71-18 - CALVARY CHAPEL - (Continued) following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: A BSE NT: Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel Villa, Evans None PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public CUP 71-17 hearing and the Director of ERNEST & LILLIAN CAPP Planning reported on Conditional Use Permit 71-17, filed by Ernest and Lillian Capp to allow a pre-school and day care center in the R 2 District at 1630 East Palm Avenue. He stated that this had been approved by-lhe Planning Commission and set for public hearing at the request of the Council. The following persons spoke in favor of granting the Permit: Patrick O'Keefe, Attorney, 888 N. Main Street; Sil&s Burnham, 1102 Sharon Road; Janet Burnham, 1102 Sharon Road; Ellsworth Swanson, 927 West 20th Street; Gordon Bricken, (representing Frank Gelinas), 1017 N. Wright Street. The proponents stated that there is a definite need for the proposed facility; that the operators,. Mr. and Mrs. Burnham, have an excellent reputation in the field of pre-school and day-care operations; that the proposed use would not be detrimental to the neighborhood; that the size of the lot provides ample space for classrooms, playground and parking areas; that the location is readily accessible to traffic; that there is an industrial use next to the property; that the area is changing from residential to commercial and professional; that the proposed building will improve the neighborhood; and that the proposed use is not in conflict with the General Plan since it is a multiple-use area. Seven letters from parents of students of the Burnham's, complimenting them on their operations, a petition signed by residents of the immediate vicinity who favor the proposed use or are neutral, and a telegram from Maria Hall, of the State Department of Welfare, Los Angeles, stating the need for quality child care in the area and approving the care provided by the t~urnhams,~ were received and filed, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa. Mr. Dale H. Heinly, Attorney, 611 Civic Center Drive West, representing Edna Mason, owner of the property at 1634 East Palm, spoke in opposition to granting the Permit. He stated that the proposed use would contribute to the community, but not at .the proposed location; thai the street houses elderly people; that the factory has long been a part of the neighborhood, but the proposed use would be detrimental to the neighborhood; and that Mrs. Mason had not received notice of the Planning Commission hearing. CITY COUNCIL -315 - September 20, 1971