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1 The next item on the agenda was the application of Mrs. L. Glaser, 4928 Division Street, fora Zoning Permit with Site Plan and Architectural Approval in order to utilize an existing building for storage purposes, located to the rear of 421 Roae Avenue in an RG-1S Aiatrict. Mr. Fates stated the building was moved in May, 1963, to its present location without permit or inspection. On May 13, 1963, a permit was obtained and an inspection was made. The building was found to be substandard for residential use. Owner was notified by letter on May 14, 1963, from the City Engineer that building was substandard and also that building could not be used for any purpose without a Zoning Permit. The building was found occupied on Pebruary 10, 1964. By letter of February 13, 1964, from the Building Inspector, owner was directed to vacate building immediately, disconnect all utilities and not to use the building again for any purpose unless Zoning Permit and other per- mlte were obtained. The owner was further notified that unless application for permits was made within 10 days the building would have to be demolished at once. As of February 17, 1964, all utilities were disconnected, bathroom and kitchen fixtures were disconnected and electrical fixtures removed ae was directed by the Building Inspector !f owner intended to use the building for storage only. Ap- plication is now being made for such use. This is a separate lot of. substandard. size with no frontage on a public street and with less than the required site width. The staff recommends denial on the beaie that this is not a permitted principal or accessory use, there is insufficient lot area and width, and there is no access to the lot from a public street. It is suggested that the owner attempt to combine this with other parcels to obtain street frontage and required site area end width. In that avant, approval as an accessory storage building would be more reasonable. Upon motion of Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Rega, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of those Commissioners present: RESOLUTIOPI N0. 277 WAEREAS, the application of Mrs. L. Glaser, 494E Division Street, for a Zoning Permit with Site Plan and Architectural Approval in order to utilize an existing building for storage purposes, located to the rear of 421 Rose Avenue in an RG-15 District, has come before this Ceamisaion; NOW, TNBREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above-named application ie hereby denied. Under Matters for the Information of the Commission, Mr. Falea stated the first meeting of the Citizens General Plan Study Co®ittee is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, at 8:00 P.M. There was discussion about the Commission's requiring landscape approval in each zone where site plan and grchitectural approval ie required. Mr. Fates was re- qu3ated to set a public hearing to amend articles in the Zoning Ordinance for zoning districts other than R-1 and R-2 to require landscape approval ae a con- dition of a Zoning Permit. The staff was requested to euggaet a cbange of wording of the Zoning Ordinance for required open apace in RG Districts. These was discussion by the Commission with City Attorney Struthers regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance in order to strengthen architectural approval. Mr. StrutYeera said a certain ari~~int can be accomplished by education of applicants. Chairman Landon asked Mr. Stn.:*_hers to investigate the language in the ordinances of cities like Casmel and others which have strict ordinances requiring architect- ural approval. City Attorney Struthers reported a deposition has bean set with regard ±o the Goe sign for March 13, 1964. Also, Mr. Struthers will have a conference with the District Attorney on the Shaughnessy matter on February 27, 1964. There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion of Com- miealoaer Rega, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 P.M., to meet again on Wednesday, March