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A-PPEAL ~305 - VA 72-5 JERRY M. PATTERSON - (Continued) The Director of Planning stated that the major issue in this matter is the 3-acre park; that the City's General Plan contains a recommendation that neighborhood parks should be a minimum of ten acres in size. The Clerk reported no additional written communications had been received. The appellant, Jerry I~o Patterson, 2636 N. Jessee Drive, stated that if a variance comes before the City Council without an appeal, there is no public hearing, and that he believed a public hearing should be held since the variance is in violation of the policy in the South Warner area, it is a deviation from the General Plan and from Plan "A", and it is in opposition to the Warner South Growth Policy Committee Report. Mr. Charles Davis, 3134 S. Rita Way, stated that the home o~vners in the area had bought their property with intentions of a good, planned community; that they are opposed to the high density because of problems that will be created in the schools, parks, traffic, and taxes. Mr. Victor Pellino, 1501 W. San Lorenzo, stated that the Council has approved Plan "A" and it should be retained; that if the City deviates from this plan it is taking a step backwards rather than forward° The following persons also spoke in~avor bf the appeal: Mr. Ken Bisner, 1510 Carriage Drive Mr. Bill Heying, President, Sandpointe Homeowners' Association Mr. Paul Diehl, 1092 Santa Cruz Circle, Costa Mesa A petition signed by 301 residents of the Sandpointe area was presented to Council. On ruction of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, and carried unanimously, the petition was received and ordered filed. Mr. Richard Huffman, Covington Brothers, stated that the development would be compatible with the area; that it can be made into a very fine place to live; that the dedication of a 3½ acre park site should not be criticized. Ne presented colored slides of similar developments. On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Markel stated he believed the 3-acre park would supplement the Thornton Park, and that this would be an ideal location for R 4 zoning. Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to deny Appeal #305 and grant Variance Application 72-5, failed to carry on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Markel, Villa Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -244- JUNE 26, 1972