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had bought the YMCA building from the City so he could relocate and renovate the building for a residence. He further referred to a nearby house which recently sold for $150,000 (no evidence of decay). Commissioner Getty asked what the zoning is at this property. Mr. Robert Harris stated it is R-l. The public hearing was opened. Mike Harris, the applicant spoke commending Brian Swift on his excellent report. He stated his property is in a mixed area; much different than the house across the tracks which is totally surrounded by other single- family residences. Mr. Harris presented a map of the multi- single- family and commercial properties surrounding his property. He stated the properties have gone downhill between the railroad tracks and Main, citing the house next door and that of the Amarals, and that if offices were permitted in the area, restoration would take place upgrading the property. Commissioner Jamieson inquired as to whether or not there were any offers to purchase Harris' house. Mr. Harris said there was one contingency offer which fell through and no other written offer was made. Commissioner Jamieson asked Mr. Harris what his intent was in moving and renovating the house. Mr. Harris explained they wanted to restore it, redo the wood and everything in the house which they did. Roger Nerton, representing his parents who reside at 462 St. Mary and a neighbor who lives behind that house spoke in opposition to the application for a general plan amendment. He stated homeowners want and need full time neighbors. He stated others who signed Harris' appli- cation were absentee property owners who have no interest in the surroundings of their properties. He stated they do not believe Mr. Harris ever intended to use this house as a residence. Gil Barbee, 147 Bernal, spoke of Directors in favor of the blight between Peters Street Title as an office within an posal and can work. He also 147 Bernal Avenue. s representing the Chamber of Commerce Board general plan amendment. He said there is and the railroad tracks; he cited Northwestern old home which is a good example of the pro- cited the office in which he is a tenant at Todd Heggeman, 2324 Woodthrush stated offices would probably be better for the property than that of a rental type. Diana Bonanno, 517 St. Mary, stated she is opposed to commercial-office use of the property and asked what would be said if she wanted her pro- perty rezoned in the next 6 months. W. G. Kovak, 3124 Weymouth, stated he was neither for or against this, but inquired as to Mr. Harris' costs concerning the property. John Elsnab, 692 St. John, wants this area to stay as it is and is opposed to the general plan amendment. -5-