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The following Resolution was adopted unanimously on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto: RESOLUTION NO. 74-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN CENTRAL AVENUE AND HEMLOCK WAY AND RESERVING EASEMENTS OVER THE SAME. (CA 14) PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing APPEAL NO. 343 to consider Appeal VARIANCE NO. 74-13 No. 343, filed on September 5, 1974, by Eugene M. Flores, 524 North Eastwood, to appeal the Plan- ning Commission's approval of Variance Application 74-13, was opened by the Mayor. The Variance would allow the expansion of an existing legal nonconforming meat process- ing plant in the C-2 District and would waive a portion of the required landscaping at 1201 East Fourth Street. Staff reviewed the Planning Commission's Finding of Fact, the Determination of Exemption, a revised plot plan and the minority report dated September 11, from Planning Commissioners Winters and Griset, supporting the Staff's recommendation to deny the application. Council received copies of the letter to the Planning Commission, dated July 5, 1974, signed by thirteen property owners and tenants living on North Bastwood Avenue, protesting ap- proval of the Variance. The Clerk reported that there were no other communications. The following persons spoke in favor of the Appeal, and against the granting of the Variance: Mr. Richard Forintos, 2558 East Freeborn, Duarte, representing Mr. Eugene Flores, the appellant. He sub- mitted 22 statements, signed by property owners and resi- dents of the area, protesting the granting of the Variance. They were received and filed with the Clerk. Mr. Forintos stated that the proposed Variance would result in overbuilding of the property and does not provide for necessary landscaping, visual screening and adequate off-street parking; that property values would depreciate; that existing traffic problems involving truck deliveries and insufficient on- and off-street parking were straining neighborhood relations; that existing and potential health hazards, including noise, vibration, odors, and improper drainage, are of prime concern to the residents; and that approval of the Vari- ance would undermine sound planning principles. Mr. Forintos gave a slide presentation of the truck- ing activity at the facility at different times of the day. The'opponents stated that the existing building is an eyesore; that parking is limited; that the business is highly regulated; that there is a Federal resident in- spector on the premises at all times appointed by the United States Department of Agriculture; that required health standards are unexcelled by any other business; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 356 SEPTEMBER 16, 1974