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Speakers in opposition to ~he proposed Variance were: Paul MacAllister, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, First Baptist Church of Santa Ana, 1010 W. 17th Street Dr. Donald E. Reiter, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Santa Aha Mrs. William E. Stone, 1633 West Avalon Reverend Robert E. Boyd, Associate Pastor, Second Baptist Church Robert H. Smith, 15652 Williams Street, Tustin Mrs. David Gross Charles E. Hollingsworth, 917 West 17th Street Bill Squier, 1001 West 17th Street James Poor, 1060 West 17th Street Douglas Minery, 917 W. 17th Street Tony Wall, 1613 East Catalina The opponents were generally not opposed to the refurbishing of the market, but were strongly opposed to the service station, stating that the additional traffic and noise generated by such a business would be detrimental to the residents, as well as the Baptist Church to the west of the location; that the selling of diesel fuel would attract large trucks; that there are four major gasoline stations within a mile of the location; that if the station were not successful an abandoned gasoline station is an eyesore. There were no further proponents or opponents; reported there were no written communications; closed the public hearing. the Clerk and the Mayor Following Council discussion, the Attorney speaking for the Applicant stipulated to amend the Application to limit the number of nozzles to 20 or less, to provide only one pump for diesel fuel, to agree to an abandonment provision to be negotiated with staff, and to limit all gasoline sales to vehicles 6,000 pounds or less. Appeal No. 357 was granted, and Variance Application 75-53 as amended orally by Applicant at this meeting, was approved, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the appropriate resolution for Council adoption, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 5-1, with Mayor Garthe dissenting. Am amendment to the motion by Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Bricken, to grant the Appeal without restriction of the sale of diesel fuel, failed to carry on a tie vote, with Councilmen Ward and Bricken, and Mayor Garthe dissenting (3-3). Councilman Ward withdrew his motion to amend the main motion to require negotiation with the Baptist Church to make available Sunday parking in the market parking lot, and for joint use of the property. CA 13.3 RECESS same Councilmen present. At 10:25 P.M. the meeting was recessed; Council reconvened at 10:35 P.M. with the AGENDA ORDER a number of people were in the item. By unanimous informal consent, Item No. 55 on the Agenda was considered next because audience for discussion of the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 445 OCTOBER 13, 1975