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Charles Zimmerman, Planning Director, stated that the Planning Commission had unanimously denied the Variance Application because the Commissioners felt that it was an intrusion into a fine, well-established residential neighborhood in the north- west area of the City; that the Applicant requested waiver of six off-street parking spaces which would be required; that there is no on-street parking; and that the City offers many fine professional areas from which to choose for the location of his practice. Dr. David Wilson, Appellant, stated that the location is situated at Broadway and Santa Clara, a major commercial intersection; that the other three corners are commercial; that he wishes to make no structural changes whatsoever; that he just wishes to see a few patients in his home; that there are parking spaces on Santa Clara, and space in his back yard; that he will use no signs; and there will be no way to tell how it is used; that this is a unique location, a buffer property; that there are 15,000 cars passing the intersection daily; and that he requests that the Variance be granted to him personally, so that when the property is sold it would revert back to residential. He filed a letter from his neighbors at 2310 North Park Boulevard, Helge and Mary Harvest, stating that they do not object to his professional practice. The following persons spoke in opposition to the Appeal and the Variance: Richard Longshore, 2314 North Park Boulevard Herbert Hansen, 2315 Bonnie Brae Mildred Spicer Collins, 2348 North Park Boulevard George Hanna, 2221 Victoria Drive Louis Pecora, 2438 North Park Boulevard The opponents stated that if this building is allowed to be used for commercial purposes that it will open the door to many more such applications; that they take pride in this fine residential neighborhood, and they do not wish infringement upon it; and that they do not wish to have a parking lot in their neighborhood. In rebuttal, Dr. Wilson stated that he sees six patients a day on the average; and that he is willing to stipulate for the record to limited professional use of the property. There being no further speakers, and no other written communica- tions, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing. On the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and carried (6:1) with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, the Negative Declaration No. 7S-178 was approved and filed, and the following Resolution affirming the action of the Planning Commission was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 76-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 75-68, DENYING SAID VARIANCE APPLI- CATION, AND DENYING APPEAL NO. 360 FILED THEREON BY DAVID H. WILSON, M.D. CA 13.3 RECESS At 8:22 P.M. Mayor Garthe recessed the meeting; at 8:32 P.M. the meeting reconvened. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 82 FEBRUARY 17, 1976