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They pointed out that the Code has been changed since 1951 to require one parking space for every 5 members, instead of one parking space for every 10 members; that the parking spaces would only be used from 8:50 to 1:00 P.M. on Snndays; that the Planning Commission asked the Church Board to meet with the neighbors, but a settlement could not be reached; that the Church has not gone to double services because of its schedule of activities; that the architect had proposed several different parking configurations; and that the present proposal appeared to be the most workable one. Councilman Yamamoto joined the meeting at 8:30 P.M. After Mr. Boyte's rebuttal reaffirming the residents' objec- tions to the parking spaces along the property.line, Mayor Garthe closed the public hearing. Councilmen expressed disappointment with both parties that an acceptable solution had not been negotiated. On the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried (5:0) unanimously, the matter was continued to November iS, 1976, to allow the parties to meet to work out a solution to the controversy and to allow: Councilmen to study the problem. CA 13.3 RECESS reconvened. At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Garthe called for a recess;.at 9:10 P.M. ~e, meeting'was PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced APPEAL NO. 372 - VA 76-45 that this was the time 2258 SOUTH FLOWER and place for the public DENIED hearing of Appeal No. 572 of the Planning Commission denial of Variance Application 76-45 to convert an existing service station building to a mini-market while retaining the pump islands for self-service gasoline sales, and to waive the front and side yard setbacks and a portion of the required landscaping at 2238 South~Flower in the R1 District. Charles Zimmmrman, Planning Director, stated that the location at 2238 South Flower is adjoined by single family residences to the west and south; that on September 27, 1976, by unanimous vote, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the variance; that there was opposition by the. residents and school principals. Speaking in favor of the Appeal was: Richard Cooling, 205 Avenue I, Redondo Beach, Architect Mr. Cooling stated that the proposed mini-market, would be for the sale of foodstuffs only; that no magazines or newspapers would be sold; that the plan is to paint up and improve the building and to install landscaping; that more block will be added to increase the height of the wall to separate Zhe mini- market from the residences; and that a driveway will be closed off to reduce hazard to pedestrians. .CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4O7 OCTOBER 26, 1976