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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - (Continued) In reply to Councilman Markel's question, the Mayor stated that the City and the School Board are cooperating in every way possible to effect a more efficient use of taxpayer's dollars, but that the City has no authority in matters concerning the School District. Councilman Markel inquired as to the status of the bus system. The City Manager stated that the City has received permission to advertise for the purchase of buses, but actual award of the contract cannot be made until authority is received from the Federal agency. RECESS At 2:40 P. M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was reconvened with all Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Chaplain David Randolph, Orange County M;edical Center. A.A. #698 The Mayor opened the public hearing HOWARD B. LAWSON on Amendment Application #698 filed by Howard B. Lawson to rezone property north of Santiago Creek, west of Santiago Avenue from R 1 to R 3H. The Director of Planning stated that the staff and Planning Commission recommended denial because the R 3H zone does not contain sufficient controls to insure a type Of development which would be compatible with its surroundings, and because of the need for upgrading streets in the area prior to any major development on the site; that basically, now the question resolves itself to one of land use; that the proposed use is for combination convalescent home and housing to be developed; owned and operated by a church-sponsored group; that rezoning cannot be conditioned to a particular use. He further stated that, in contrast to R 4 zoning, in the R 3H zone there is no minimum lot for dwellings and density can reach 50 or 60 units per acre; that in the R 4 zone, density is approximately Z4 units per acre and the standards are far more restrictive; that staff recommendation is for denial with the suggestion that applicant apply for a variance whe appropriate conditions and controls could be applied. In response to Councilman Patterson's question, the Director of Public Works stated that staff would require an upgraded road system, including the development of Lawson Way to a connection with Memory Lane to join with Parker Street in Orange and would provide good access to the Garden Grove Freeway; and that the applicant has signed an agreement to develop Lawson Way. Mr. Cecil Wright, 60 Plaza Drive, Orange, attorney for the applicant, stated that the property is in escrow with the Christian Missionary Alliance Church; that rezoning of the property is one of the important requirements of the escrow and R-4 zoning would be acceptable; that the City of Orange is requiring dedication and extension of Town ~ and Country Road to Parker Street, which will be widened and improved; that Laws¢ Way will be dedicated and improved from Town & Country Road to Memory Lane. CITY COUNCIL -119- March 20, 1972