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VA 71-51, CHADiRON L. WILLIAMS - (Continued) The Director of Planning reviewed the circumstances leading to this Application for Variance, stating that the Municipal Code requires 15' of landscape setback in the P zone, and in addition, a 5' strip of landscaping along the front of the parking lot; and that one parking space for each 150' of sales area is required; that even by waiving landscaping requirements, the parking requirements cannot be met. He stated that staff recommendation is denial. The City Attorney stated that the City entered into an agreement with Mr. Williams whereby it was recognized that an existing building would have to be demolished for widening of First Street; that Mr. Williams was given permission to use it or demolish it himself; that he chose to move the building to a temporary location. He stated that at the same time, Mr. Williams ~urchasedf apie'ce of adjacent property from Mr. Vanderpool; that Mr. Williams erected a new building which required additional parking spaces; that plans for the de velopment of the property were not part of the escrow. Mr. Keith Pocock, Attorney representing Mr. Williams, stated that Mr. Williams had presented ~ plan to the Planning Commission; that relocation of the old building was part of the original negotiations; that additional parking :spaces could be made by deleting requirements for landscaping; and he presented plot plans indicating an arrangement to provide additional parking, leaving a triangular-shaped parcel where a tree could be planted. There were no further proponents or opponents, and the Clerk reported no written communications had been received. The Mayor closed the public hearing. In response to questions from the Council, the Planning Director stated that the new plan did not comply with parking requirements; that even if landscaping were deleted, there was no way to meet the required parking; that the variance for the new building was granted with the understanding that the existing building would be destroyed; that the problem arose with the second building; and that there is a shortage of 6 parking space~ based on retail use for both buildings. Councilman Herrin stated that the problem has arisen because of the necessity for the applicant to relocate due to the widening of First Street; that a new development would be required to comply with the Code, but that the City has an obligation to help relieve some of the problems created in the widening of the street. Councilman Evans concurred, and moved to receive and file Variance Application 71-51, affirming the~ction of the Planning Commission to approve. Motion was seconded by Courfcilman Herrin, and carried on the following roll call vote: / AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Evans, Herrin, Villa, Griset Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel None CITY COUNCIL -387- November 15, 1971