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constructed in the area in a similar or exact manner to Chat proposed by Mr. Navalea. Construction has already commenced, but Mr. Navales was warned that it is an illegal construction without application for a Variance or Building Permit having been made. Mr. Navalea explained he began construction a week before he applied for the subject Variance, as he was unaware of the necessity of application for a Variance. Follow- ing discussion by the Commission, upon motion of Chairman Landon, seconded by Com- missioner Wipfli, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by those Com- misaioners present: RESOLU'LION N0. 2S6 WHEREAS, the application of Lawrence Navales, 340 Abbie Street, for a Variance from Section 16.602, Ord. No. 309, in order to allow construction of an accessory building (carport) within five feet of the aide lot line, and within ten feet of the existing residential structure, at the above location in an R-1 District, has come before this Commission; NOW, THEREFORR, BE IT RESOLVED P.S FOLLOWS: 1. The Variance is hereby graated subject to the following condition: a. The accessory building must conform, in all respects, to the City Building Code. The next item on the agenda was consideration of new type fire hydrants. Mr, Fales explained that there is a neo-r type fire hydrant of considerably radical design from previous ones. It is a green bar-type fire hydrant. The staff is awaiting a report from the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau, and upon receipt of further information will report to the Commission. Chairman Landon mentioned that subdividers and P.G.& E. are experiencing some dif- ficulties inatituCing a modified underground utilities system. Mr. Falea said it is his understanding that P.G.& E, has had some difficulty in making the transition in commercial and industrial areas; however, it will soon become a necessity be- cause developers are requesting modified underground utilities and cities are re- quiring their installation, Mr. Fales stated further that in our current subdivi- sions P.G.& E, is committed to modified underground wiring in both residential and comntcrcial areas. At the conclusion of the matters on the agenda, Mr. J.D. Lambert, who was present in the audience, asked the Commission to preliminarily review his proposed 4-unit multiple dwelling to be located at 399 W, Angela Street. However, the Commission asked that formal application be made before consideration ie given to the matter. There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon motion of Com- missioner Lozano, seconded by Commissioner Rega, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 P.M., to meet again on ?dedneaday, December 11, 1963, at E:00 P.M.