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o Petitions, signed by 981 members and supporters of the Calvary Church and school, requesting Council to do everything in its power to prohibit the licensing of off-sale and on-sale alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of the church and school property. Vice Mayor Ward opened the hearing. The following person spoke in favor of the Appeal: William Gummerman. Attorney. 16152 Beach Blvd., HuntinRton Beach He stated that the proposed restaurant would not in any way inter- fere with the church operations; and that its nature and location would in no way create a problem for the church facilities. The following persons spoke in opposition to the Appeal: Bill Grant, 13592 Wheeler Place, Tustin Sam Talbert, 1417 N. Olive Gerald Bauer, 810 E. Palmyra, Orange Lyle Castellow, 14141 Brenda Way Ron Smith, 13341 Prospect Mark Bucher, 11132 Hunting Horn The opponents presented additional petitions with 176 signatures Mr. Grant, Business Administrator of the Calvary Church, described the Church programs and a planned expansion which will include a family center building with a gym, school, church offices and a library. He stated that many of the programs are for young people who will be using the church facilities during day and evening hours; that the sale of alcoholic beverages in such close proximity to the facilities would lead to some offensive encoun- ters; and that 90 parking spaces at the restaurant would be insufficient if it is as successful as the Newport Beach Crab Cooker. The other speakers also expressed the need and desire to provide the young people as well as the church membership with a positive environment and it was stated that the greatest drug problem today is alcohol. All of the speakers urged the Council to deny the Appeal because alcoholic beverage sales would not be desirable. In rebuttal Mr. Gummerman stated that the restaurant will have reasonably early closing hours; that the very nature of the restaurant will work against heavy drinking; that it will be a community asset; and that it would offer no interference with the church and its activities. Vice Mayor Ward closed the public hearing. Council approved and filed the Notice of Exemption and directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying Appeal #385, denying Minor Exception 77-35 and affirming the decision of the Zoning Administrator, on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 5:1, with Councilman Ortiz dissenting. CA 13.2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 JANUARY 16, 1978