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COURClL CHAMBER
September 4, 1945
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The Oouncil met in Special Session at 8 P.M.
for the purpose of discussing mutual problems with the
Zoning Oommission, and for any other matters of business
which might need the action o:f the Oouncil at this t iDle.
The fallawing members were present: Mr. DeWitt, Mr.
Jacabs and Mr. Thayer. Mr. Waters, Mr. White and
Attorney Nawlin were absent. Members of the Zoning
Cammission present were Mr. Garner, Mr. Hand, Mr.
McNeece and Mr. Turpin.
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Mr. Matt Gracey whO' was in the audience addressed
the Cauncil requesting special permit :far the building
af a hatel on the Sl12.5' af Ocean Beach Lot 12, far his
client, Mr. R. E. McCabe. This property is at present in
Apartment House zone. Members of the Council and o,f the
Zoning Commission d.iscussed this request, after which
Chairman Garner stated he wauld write a letter- to the City
Cauncil stating, "TheZaning Cammission unanimausly
expressed themselves, after applicat ian- presented t a them
far a Special permit to' build a hatelan the acean frant,
on any property narth af the Seacrest Hatel to' Thamas
Street, that they wauld be in _:favar of issuing such a
permit." Oouncilman DeWitt moved that special permit
be granted Mr. Gracey far his client, R. E. McCabe to'
build a hatel on theSl12.5' o:f the Nl42.5' of Ocean Beach
Lot 12, providing the abutting property owners are con-
tacted and have no objijction. In case of objections, the
matte~ will be reconsidered by the Council. Mr. Jacabs
seconded the motion which carried unanimously an roll call.
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Mr. Garner, next advised the Council that his
Board did not feel an emergency existed re: the changing
o:f zoning for Duggan and Krause. He said he thought these
matters could Wait until the regular time for the Board
to hold their meetings in December, when many property
owners affected by such changes cauld be heard. The Mayor
stated tl:e C01!1ncil deemed an emergency existed inasmuch
as the war is naW over, and building can go ahead.
Councilman Jacobs stated he too felt an emergency existed.
Councilman DeWitt said he was not in favor of going ahead
hastily on these matters and he thought'it best to go
ahead with tfle coopera tion of thE Zoning Commission. After.
much discussion, a letter from Samuel Ogren requesting
Special Permit for the erection of hotel for his crient,
Mr. Duggan, was presented to the Council. By motion
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regularly made, secanded and unanimously carried, the
Clerk was instructed to turn this request over to the
Zoning Commission for their study and recommendation.
The Clerk was also instructed to refund the difference
between the "Request for change in Zone" fee and "Request
for Special Permit" :fee. Members af the Council expressed
themselves as feel ing if 'Special Permits' were issued
in regards to hotels and apartments on tte Ocean :front,
better control can be had regarding the type persons
building same.
Next, Mr. Garner read the copy of zone
outlined by Delocean Co., which they wished the Council
to use in portions of their land on which they first
applied for "General Business Zone". Mr. Garner advised
the Council. that his Board would meet with the Planning
Board and the City Attorney to further study this matter
and would make their recommendations to the Council al'te:r
tha t time.
By motion regularly made, seconded and unanimously
carried, Wilson Harvel's salary was increased to $185.00
per month as of September 1st.
The Clerk was instructed to issue occupational
license to Ocean Tile Co.
The Mayor advised, the colored taxi organization
wished the Council to require all cab drivers to have
been residents of this city for at least six months befare
issuance of licenses. No action was taken on this.
The Council instructed the Clerk to charge lli'1
each for the new city maps if purchallfed in lots of 100 ,.
or more; and l5~ each for less than 100.
Mayor Thayer stated ten men were taking a
course in operation of the new police radio equipment.
There being no further business to come before
the Council, Council ad journed.
Attest:
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