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SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY (Continued) Museum Board James Faulkne r Human Relations Commission Harlan Anderson Sam Sandoval Glo Wasson Recreation & Parks Glen Evans Parking District #1 Alan Fainbarg Mr. Lonnie Moore was also sworn in as a new member of the Human Relations Commis sion. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION Mr. Richard B. Kirwan, 2802 N. Westwood, was present to express his appreciation to the Council for the fine park on Westwood. He stated he was not representing any group, but that he had talked to many people who were enjoying the park, playing basket- ball or tennis, or elderly people just out walking; and that the Council should be complimented on this facility. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES The Mayor presented a City Emblem plaque to Mr. Gordon Bricken in appreciation of his services on the Planning Commission, serving two terms, and serving twice as Chairman of the Commission. The Mayor expressed the City's apprecia- tion for the sacrifices and dedicated service to the City. Mr. Bricken, in accepting the plaque, stated that he hoped to help the Council understand what the City should be doing in the coming months and years ahead; and he spoke of the value of the Planning Commission and their attempt to give Council their best collective and individual advice. The Mayor also presented a plaque to Mr. William Stauffer in appreciation of the time, effort, and expertise he contributed during his service as a member of the Personnel Board. Mr. Stauffer replied that he appreciated the oppor- tunity to serve the City of Santa Aha, and that he looks forward to doing so again. APPEAL #306 The Mayor opened the public VA 72-46 hearing on Appeal #306 filed by SUBURBIA, INC. Suburbia, Inc., appealing the Planning Commission's denial of VA 72-46 to construct a 24-unit apartment development in the R 2 District at 806 - 814 S. Cypress. The Director of Planning stated that the basic zoning for the proposed develop- ment is R 2, which calls for 14 units per acre, ]irnited to single family or two- family; that the "B" parking suffix is attached to the property on the west side of Cypress, as well as on the east side of Sycamore; that the proposal which had been submitted called for 43.6 units per acre, allowed in R 3H; but it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the staff that Variance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -288- JULY 17, 1972