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RECESS present. At 8:25 P.M., a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. with all Councilmen APPEAL #284 The Mayor opened the public hearing CUP 71-22 on Appeal #284 filed by Richard C. RICHARD C. BRUCE Bruce appealing the decision of the Planning Commission denying Conditional Use Permit 71-22 to allow an automobile salvage and wrecking yard in the M 2 District at 920 E. 6th Street. The Planning Director stated that applicant filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to expand operations at the above location; that in the interim, he also applied for a fence permit which was issued with the stipulation thai it would be for storage only; that shortly after the fence was erected, impounding and wrecking was begun; that the policy of the Planning Commission is to exercise control over the operations of these facilities and it was felt that there are a sufficient number of wrecking and salvage yards in the City. The applicant, Richard C. Bruce, 920 E. 6th Street, Santa Ana, stated that one of the reasons for denial by the Planning Commission was that there are plans for multi-residential use in the area; that there is a railroad across the street, and dirt and dust from the railroad would make apartments a financial disaster, or create a run-down area; that almost all of his automobiles are police impounds; that the only way he can make his money back is to tear the cars down and sell them piece by piece. The following persons also spoke in favor of the appeal:: Mr. Dick Crite Mr. John Gowan, 915 E. 4th Street. There were no further proponents of opponents in this matter, and the Clerk reported no written communications had been~'ec~ivekt. The Mayor closed the public hearing. In response to questions from Council, the Director of Planning stated that the applicant has bee n engaged in scrap metal business at this location; that the problem arose when automobiles were moved in for wrecking; and that even in the M 2 zone a Conditional Use Permit is required for this use. The Council consensus was that, although the operation would not be detrimental to the area at the present time, they would not want to approve an expanded use which would not be compatible with the highest and best development of the area in the future. Councilman Yamamoto moved to overrule the action of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution' approving Conditional Use Permit 71-22 subject to annual review by the Council and other appropriate conditionS. The motion was seconded by Councilman Herrin. CITY COUNCIL -388- November 15, 1971