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Verlyn Jensen, representing the Applicant, spoke in favor of the Appeal,
<br />stating that the original proposal was for a twelve-story building on the
<br />site; but that the Applicant is now proposing an eight-story structure,
<br />a redesigned parking structure, and a landscaped wall between the proposed
<br />site and the residential neighborhood.
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<br />The following persons also spoke in favor of the revised proposal:
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<br />Jack McCarley, representative of the Chamber of Co~nerce,
<br /> 2800 North Main Street
<br />Douglas Edwards, 1523 West Riviera
<br />Mickey Madden, 2319 North Rosewood
<br />Melvin Jones, 1115 South Birch
<br />David P. Canchola, 831 North Westwood Avenue
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<br />The following persons spoke in opposition:
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<br />Ruby Epps, 626 North Jackson, SANO
<br />Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell Street
<br />Connie Major, 923 North Olive Street
<br />Pete Major, 923 North Olive Street
<br />Sylvia Salenius, 919 North Olive Street
<br />Roger D. Schwalns, 1414 North Baker Street
<br />Michael B. Weidman, 1211 North Louise Street
<br />Paul Jessilow, 5511 Verano Place, Irvine
<br />Dale Tomlinson, 820 North Olive Street
<br />Doris LeMon, 912 North Olive Street
<br />Kevin Bracken, 919 North Olive Street
<br />Randy D. George, 920 North Olive Street
<br />LaDale Dunbar, 824 North Olive Street
<br />Edward Escobedo, 1116 North Olive Street
<br />Clarence ~Comis, 1127 North Lowell Street
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<br />Brief statements in support of the opponents were also made by the following
<br />representatives of SANO (Santa Aha Neighborhood Organizations):
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<br />Eleanor Snow, 996 North Center Street, Orange
<br />Merle Rabine, 401 East Bishop, Eastside Neighbors
<br />Ruby Gonzales, 206 North Daisy Avenue
<br />Samuel Romero, 2034 South Spruce Street
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<br />Following a recess from 10:30 to 10:45 p.m., Janice Boer, opponent, and
<br />Cecil Warren, 322 East Chestnut, spoke in opposition to the proposal.
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<br />Verlyn Jensen, Douglas Edwards, and Paul Sepulveda, 1519 North Towner,
<br />proponents, spoke in rebuttal.
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<br />Mrs. Salenius and Mrs. Boer presented the rebuttal for the opponents.
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<br />There were no other speakers for or against the proposal. Various speakers
<br />responded to Council questions. The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.
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<br />Council considered the letter dated June 28, 1979, from Mohler Development
<br />Company, outlining items which were incorporated into the design of the
<br />building in accordance with a meeting on June 18, 1979, with the Planning
<br />staff. Council discussion followed, with questions of Council members
<br />answered by representatives of the Applicant and by staff.
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<br />MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Serrato, to grant Appeal No. 405,
<br />overruling the decision of the Planning Commission and approving Variance
<br />Application No. 79-1 to allow construction of an office building having a
<br />height of 98 feet in the CD-HD II District, exceeding the height limita-
<br />tions, and reduction of setbacks established by Height District I, and
<br />to permit the non-residential use of property in the RI zoning district;
<br />and to instruct staff to prepare for Council consideration within fifteen
<br />days a freeze on building permits in the CD zone north of Civic Center
<br />Drive and west of the subject site, to provide opportunity for development
<br />of General Plan update dealing with the downtown business district. CA 13.3
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<br />CITY QDUNCIL MINUTES
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<br />233 JULY 2, 1979
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