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A.A. #700 TOWNER MANUFACTURING CO. - (Continued) Councilman Evans stated that the proposal would be of benefit to all of the residents of the neighborhood, but that it does not warrant a zone change; that a variance application would be the proper procedure. Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to deny the request for rezoning carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Patterson, Evans, Griset, lviarkel NOES: Villa, Herrin, Yamamoto ABSENT: None RECESS At 7:35 PoM., a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 7:50 P.M. with all Councilmen present° APPEAL #304 The Mayor opened the public hearing VA 72-32 on Appeal #304 filed by W. Go Will CURCI-TURNER COMPANY appealing the Planning Commission's approval of Curci-Turner Company's Variance Application 72-32 tO establish less than 4-acre parcels in the C 4 District at 2640 S. Bristol Street. The Director of Planning stated that the variance applied for and approved by the Planning Cornnaission requested less than 4-acre lots in the C 4 District; that the problem brought in by appeal involves parking as related to Parcel 1 on which no plan has been filed; that the question raised in the appeal is out of focus at the moment~ and that the Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of the variance. The Clerk reported no additional written communications had been received. Mr. William Will, 1420 W. Central, stated that no one is fighting development of the land as long as it is in a logical, compatible manner; that the reason for the appeal is that the Planning Commission approval of the variance does not take into account items which affect the physical safety and the real property values in the tract; that they anticipate a drainage problem at the intersection~o~ Pqpl&r and Hemlock Way; that a 3-story building is being proposed for Parcel 2, abutting R 1 property, and they are asking for a limit of two s~ries on the building; that they would like the developer to be required to provide 6' landscaping between the parking stalls and the wall which separates that parcel from the residential area; that the question of physical safety revolves around the driveway and the traffic on Central Avenue. He stated that there is a Marie Callender Pie Shop on Central Avenue which generates a great deal of traffic; that it is sometimes hazardous to approach the tract from Central Avenue; that eventually traffic signals will be needed at Central and Bristol; that the developer should be required to dedicate enough land to widen the mouth of Central Avenue and to participate in the cost of traffic signals at the intersection. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -209- May 15, 1972