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Mr. Earl Kearney, Manager and part owner of Earl's Bar ~ Grill, 811 North Broadway, stated that they were seeking identity and wanted the people in the area to know who they were; that they catered mainly to a lunch trade; that they only wanted to have some projection out on the street so that people could see and recognize them. Mrs. Ann E. Johnson, 809 North Broadway, stated that she was in favor of sign on the front of the building, but did not want a 60-foot sign on the south side of the building. There were no other proponents or opponents, and the Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Ward's motion to overrule the decision of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution denying Variance Application 73-20, was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Ward, Yamamoto, Griset, Markel NOES: Evans, Garthe ABSENT: Patterson Prior to voting, Councilman Ward stated that he could not believe that the proposed sign was necessary for proper identity of the restaurant. Councilman Yamamoto stated that he believed the Sign Ordinance should be complied with and that there would be danger of setting a precedent if the variance were approved. (CA 13) PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor opened the AMENDMENT APPLICATION #719 public hearing on Amendment ALMQUIST, HOLMES, VELASCO, Application #719 filed by AND PALMER Forrest Almquist, Thelma Holmes, Micaela Velasco, and Eddie Palmer, to rezone property located on the south side of Second Street, at the southwest corner of Second Street and Bristol Street, from the P District to the C 5 and R 2B Districts. The Planning Director reviewed the Findings of the Planning Commission dated May 29, 1973, and Planning Commission Resolution 6036, recommending approval of the application. The Clerk reported there were no written communications. Speaking in favor of the application was Mr. C. M. Massee, Senior Real Estate Representative for Shell Oil Company, 3511 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 210, San Diego, who stated that they concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; that they had worked closely with staff; that construction of a car wash was being considered; and that they were willing to leave the property under restrictive zoning. There were no other proponents and no opponents, and the Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. ORDINANCE NS-1171 APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION #729 FILED BY FORREST ALMQUIST, THELMA HOLMES, MICAELA VELASCO, AND EDDIE PALMER TO REZONE PROPERTIES FROM THE P DISTRICT TO THE C S AND R 2B DISTRICTS, AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 11-5-10 (EXHIBIT A.A. 719-B) was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 221 JUNE 25, 1973