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~. Ayes: Commissioners Antonini, Gibbs, Pereira, Pons, Chairman Carrigan Noes: Absent: Abstain: Attest: Secretary Castro c. Sec. 2.112, Zoning Ordinance No. 520 Application of the Planning Commission for an amendment to Sec. 2.112 of Zoning Ordinance No, 520 regarding frontyard setbacks for storage of vehicles other than automobiles. (Public Hearing continued from September 10, 1969). Chairman Carrigan opened the Public Hearing. The Planning Director submitted a draft of the amendment as suggested by the City Attorney. There were no questions, therefore, upon motion of Commissioner Antonini, seconded by Commissioner Pereira and carried, the Public Hearing was closed. Upon motion of Chairman Carrigan, seconded by Commissioner Pereira, and carried, the following resolution was adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 949 WHEREAS, the application of the Planning Commission for an amendment to Sec. 2.112 (e ), Zoning Ordinance No. 520, has come before this Commission, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission hereby approves said amendment as net forth in the report of the City Attorney dated September 24, 1968. d. RZ-6 -1 American Forest Products Application to rezone from the A Agricultural) District to the C-C (Community Commercial) District that property described as Parcel 3-4 of Assessor's Map Book 946, Block 3295, containing 7.25 acres, more or less. (Public Hearing continued from August 27, 1969). Chairman Carrigan opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Walter Johnson, Jr., representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the change in zoning. He re- . quested some further suggestions from the Planning staff and wanted some definite word from the Commission either one way or the other so that they could follow some course of action. The Planning Director stated that at this point in time, he could not really recommend anything, further stating that the staff does attempt to keep the Commission aware oP the various problems that exist not only in the immediate area but in that general planning area of the City. Essentially, the recommendation was to split the Western Sierra site into two parcels, one area as a C-S District to accommodate the service station and the hardware retail-wholesale store now existing, and the balance of the property to be zoned multiple. The Planning Director expressed concern regarding the amount of commercial land existing in the area. They are aware of the report made by the Advisory Committee to the General Plan Review Committee, where definite conclusions were reached by that board. Mr. Percival Swcales of Essenar Investments, developers of the Amador Center across the street, spoke in opposition of expansion of the Western Sierra lands. He felt that competition should not come from that source. A short exchange followed between Mr. Johnson and Mr. Scales. There being no further comments, upon motion of Commissioner Pereira, seconded by Commissioner Antonini, and carried, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Pereira -had opinions regarding additional commercial. Made reference to a communication he received from a small businessman in the Amador Center who felt the expansion oP Western Sierra's business would be detrimental to his business. Commissioner Antonini made reference to spot zoning, and that perhaps this rezoning request had some merits, and that perhaps this rezoning should be granted. Commissioner Gibbs would like another chance to consider this item. Would like to continue this item. -4-