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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-25-62216 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 25, 1~)62 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Wagner, Councilmen Runkel ', Banker, and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes of July 18 1962 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. ' RES. NO. 63-9A APPOINTING MEMBERS TO LIBRARY BOARD - ROBY & FOSTER: On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Res. No. 63-9A be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same"Resolution Appointing Members to the Library Board of Trustees" (Ken Roby and William G. Foster). CITY ATTORNEY- VACATION: The City Attorney reported that he will be on vacation for 10 days from August 1st and will be out of the State. PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DIVISION OF FORESTRY: COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING 8:07 P.M. The City Manager reported receiving a proposed lease from the Department of Finance for use of City airport property by the State Division of Forestry for fire suppression. Certain discrepancies in this lease from the lease proposed by the City were reviewed by the City Manager and discussed by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be instructed to make every effort to contact the parties responsible for drawing up the lease agreement for Forestry Department use of airport property and report his findings to the Council at the next regular meeting. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT BY ARTHUR M. CORIPPO, ~30 W. STEPHENSON: A letter from Arthur M. Corippo was read by the City Manager requesting permission to encroach seven feet into the 12 foot sidewalk area on the east side of Dora Street for the purpose of enlarging the patio area at his residence on the corner of S tephenson and Dora. Mr. Corippo proposes to construct sidewalk along both Stephenson and Dora Street and is desirous of constructing a picket fence with brick pillar posts at the corners along the newly constructed sidewalk and connecting with the west wall of the residence. He also proposes to install a concrete slab for parking two cars. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman l~'uxton, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an encroachment permit to a!low Arthur Cor?ppo to encroach seven ft. into the sidewalk area on Dora Street, permit subject to approval by the Council at the next regular meeting. The Council recognized that construction of the proposed fence would require the granting of a variance from the zoning regulations. 217 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 25, 1962 - PAGE 2 PROPOSED INCREASE IN HIGHWAY USER TAXES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CITY STREETS: The Council expressed unanimous opposition to any increase in gasoline tax for street or any other purposes and directed the City Manager to advise the League of California Cities of its position in this matter. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE- NO. 63-2 YVONNE HOLDEN McGAUGH, 19l;1 ELM ST.: Application for Variance No 63-2 by Yvonne Hoiden McGau_gh, ]913 Elm Street to construc[ a two foot high addition of fiber glass panels set in redwood frame on top of a patio wall to provide privacy for patio was reviewed by the Council. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on July ]9, 1962 were read by the City Manager in which the Commission recommended the variance be denied on the basis that such an addition would be detrimental to the properties of both the applicant and the adjoining owner due to the restriction of proper light and air, is not in harmony wi th the general purpose of Ord. 429 and does not meet the conditions of Sec. 4.41 thereof. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Sma]]ey, it was unanimously carried Var. No. 63-2 be denied Yvonne Hoiden McGaugh based on the recommendations of the Planning Commission. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO 63-3 JUDGE & MRS. ROBERT WI NSLOW, 404 OAK PARK AVENUE: Application for Variance No. 63-3 by Judge and Mrs. Robert Wi nslow of 404 Oak Park Avenue to reduce rear yard require- ment from 15 feet to 5 feet was reviewed by the Council. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on July 19, ]962 were read by the City Manager in which the Commission recommended the variance be granted subject to the following condi ti ons: 1. That construction conform to the plot plan submitted with the application, and 2. That the va riance be acted upon one year from the date of granting. On a motion by Councilman Smal ley, seconded by Councilman Runkel, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 63-3 to Judge and Mrs. Robert Winslow subject to conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission. RES NO. 63-10 GRANTING VARIANCE TO F.C. PRITCHARD, 1~0 KNOB HILL RD.: Application for Variance 63-1 by F. C. Pritchard, 130 Knob Hill Road to construct a nursing home on property located at 1349 South Dora Street was reviewed by the Council. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July ]9, 1962 were read by the City Manager in which the Commission recom- mended the variance be granted subject to the following condi ti ons: 1. That a minimum of one off-street parking space per 400 sq. ft. of building area be provided. 2. That construction conform to the single story residential character of the surrounding neighborhood, and MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 25, 1962 - PAGE ~ 3. That the front setback be maintained at a minimum of 75 feet. Councilman Banker disqualified himself from voting on this variance due to an interest in the sale of the property. Councilman Runkel felt the Council should consider a future street through the property affected by this variance and it was pointed out that only in the event the property was subdivided would it be necessary to consider a through street as part of the subdivision. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was carried by a 3 to 1 vote Res. No. 63-10 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Granting Variance to F. C. Prichard". AYES: Councilmen Buxton, Smalley, NOES: Councilman Runkel. ABSENT .- None. and Wagner. NORTH BAY DIV. LEAGUE MEETING: The City Manager reminded the Council of the League Meeting to be held in Eureka Saturday, July 28th. COUNCILMAN BANKER: Mr. Banker inquired if the City Manager had directed a memorandum to the Airport Commission regarding airport expenditures as they relate to the 1962-63 budget and was informed a memo was written. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Wagner declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. after which the Council reconvened in closed per~o~jl ~ession. ,.,..' .t~,...,'///,'''~ ~,, .. ....... ,,x MAY~R ATTEST: