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Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending denial of the a Commissioner Wright asked whether the entire building had a v property line. Mr. Swift replied that was correct. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Peter MacDonald, 400 Main Street, represented Jess C. Spencer ortuaries. Mr. Spencer, along with Michael GOldsworthy, architect, were pr sent. Mr. MacDonald noted that the mortuary has operated on St. John's Street for abou 20 years with no problems. He further noted that the applicant had met with the ne ghbors last year in order to work out any of their concerns. He commented that an auto lu e business had been denied by Council for that location, but that the mortuary has reee ved approval from Council. The applicant has closed escrow on the property and mu t be out of their present property at a certain time. It appears that parking and traffic are e concerns of the neighbors. Mr. MacDonald noted that Mr. Spencer had tried ag' to meet with the neighbors last night, but apparently none were concerned enough t show up. Commissioner Horan asked Mr. MacDonald to describe what is di ectly behind the building. Mr. MacDonald replied that railroad tracks are behind the buildin Michael Goldsworthy, 683 Abbie Street, noted that this particular ning requires a 10 ft. rear setback for the entire length of the property. At the request f the neighbors the applicant is fencing the entire 300 and some feet of property from north to south. The distance from the back fence to the railroad tracks is about 125 ft. it would be about 400 ft. to the closest neighbor. Commissioner Horan asked who gets the public notices. Mr. Gol sworthy replied that notices were sent to homes 300 ft. plus from the project, along wi notices sent to those neighbors who attended the neighborhood meetings before the proj t went to Design Review. The meeting was noticed for Design Review, for the vance hearing, and also for tonight. Juanita Bianchi, 4105 Walnut Drive, said she was not here to add ss the variance, but to state her concerns. Chairman Mahern pointed out to Ms. Bianchi that the Commissio can only take action tonight on issues related to the variance. Ms. Bianchi continued to say that she was not notified of the Desi n Review meeting of October 8 and therefore, was not able to attend to voice her conce s. Chairman Mahern reminded her that the application has already been approved and e appeal period is over. Ms. Bianchi insisted she was not notified of the meeting. Minutes Planning Commission January 8, 1992 Page 12