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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP Tentative Parcel Map #761 was next #761 considered, out of agenda order, since it pertained to Variance Application 72-45 just granted by Council. Councilman Herrings motion to approve the Tentative Parcel Map, seconded by Councilman Evans, carried on a 5-Z vote, with Mayor Griset and Councilman Yamamoto voting NO. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Griset opened the public hearing to AMENDMENT TO THE amend the "Arterial Streets" portion of the GENERAL PLAN "Land Use and Arterial Streets" element of the General Plan. The amendment involves the extension of Bear Street from Alton Avenue to Segerstrom Avenue, a northerly and generally direct connection of Bear Street to Segerstrom Avenue. The Acting Planning Director reviewed his written report and stated that the three property owners involved were the Santa Aha Unified School District, the Hayward Lumber Company and the City; and that the amendment was recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 6011. There were no proponents or opponents and the public hearing was closed by the Mayor. The recommended Amendment to the "Arterial Streets" portion of the "Land Use and Arterial Streets" element of the General Plan was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution for the next meeting, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman l-Ierrin. APPEAL NO. 306 The Acting Planning Director reported that VARIANCE NO. 72-46 the Planning Commission had denied the SUBURBIA, INC. Variance Application because it was considered premature; that the Commission's work program includes a comprehensive study of the South Main Street area; and that the Commission recorrurnends denial without prejudice pending completion of the study which should be within six months to one year. He stated that the 'Variance Application had been filed by Suburbia, Inc., to construct a ZZ-unit apartment development in the R ZB District at 806-814 SoUth Cypress StPeet because of the density proposed, 40 units per acre; and that 16 units per acre was the Code maximum. The following persons spoke in favor of the Appeal: Henry Tancredi, the appellant, representing the applicant; Dorothy Hilliard, 730 Cypress; Stanley Peterson, 807 S. Cypress; Ed Jilson, 3015 South Rene. There were no opponents to the Appeal. The proponents stated that there is a need for housing for people who will patronize merchants in the downtown area; that it was not possible to develop the property commercially; that this same density proposal had been approved 12 years ago but had not developed because of financing problems; that the project has been redesigned providing for approximately 45% open space and has an entirely different concept; that ample recreational facilities will be provided; and that the project will enhance the area and attract new people. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -357- SEPTEMBER 5, 1972