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APPEAL #302 VA 72-22 FERMAN ALARCON - (Continued) Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to grant the appeal and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving Variance Application 72-22 subject to all conditions of approval contained in the Commission report, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel None PROPOSED UNDERGROUND The Mayor opened the public hearing on UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 the proposed Underground Utility District No. 3 to ascertain the necessity of converting the existing overhead utility system to an undergroun'd system along North Main Street from the Santa Aha Freeway to the north City limits. The Director of Public Works stated that the section of Main Street being considered is the last remaining portion of the entire street from the south city limits to the north city limits that has not yet been ufidergrounded; that it is proposed to utilize funds which the Edison Company must set aside under Public Utilities Commission regulations; that the estimated cost to Edison and Pacific Telephone Co. is $175,000; that the balance of the cost will be borne by property owners affected; that all property owners were furnished with a notice of the public hearing, along with the estimated amount each would be required to pay for conversion; that construction Avould b~ coordinated with the planned street widening to begin approximately July 1, 1973; that no written protests had been received; that the Chamber of Commerce supports the project. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received. Mr. Michael Maedzoff, 211 Marigold, Corona del Mar, stated that he owns approximateli 150' on north Main Street which he has dedicated to the City in hope that this matter will be approved; that it would be helpful in attracting other businesses to the City. Mr. Walter Westphaling, 234 N. Shattuck, Orange, representing Bekins Van & Storage Company, stated that Bekins has already made the necessary dedication for widening the street, and they would like to see construction proceed. Mr. Martin Scott, 4615 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar, stated that he is a member of the Air and Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce; that most of the necessary dedications have been obtained; that he has obtained expressions of approval from Financial Properties, Coldwell Banker & Co. , Oceanside Plaza, and Draper & Kramer of California. Letters from these organizations were presented to the Council. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried, the documents were received and ordered filed. Mr. Edward J. Fuss, 2650 N. Main Street, stated he owns property in the area, and that he is opposed to undergrounding utilities in the area because of financial difficulties Mr. Don Lind, 2643 N. Main Street, spoke in opposition to the proposal. CITY COUNCIL -188- May 1, 1972