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Carmen Fink, 26157 Altadena Drive, spoke in support of this project. She was speaking on behalf of the Fink family and noted that they had no intention of closing off their land. Many used its paths and access to Esther Clarke Park and it would remain that way. Although they had originally not been in support of this project, they had reconsidered and thought the consolidation of the several smaller lots would be a benefit to the neighborhood. Johnson stated that he disregarded all references to economic issues as irrelevant to the application before them. He did support the Planning Commission's denial of this project. The exemptions being requested were too great. Commenting on the several other lots Mr. Micko mentioned, Johnson stated that he might feel differently if someone had owned an ususually shaped lot for many years but not for an applicant who had aggressively pursued the purchase of several lots to arrive at an unusually configured one acre lot. Casey supported Mr. Micko's application. She did not believe it was unreasonable to grant exemptions for building circles and thought this development would be beneficial to the neighborhood. She also stated that while open space was enjoyed by the neighbors the Council could not maintain lots as open space. Dauber stated that the purpose of the building site circle was to prevent development of odd lots. This lot was substandard even if it was one acre and it was surrounded by conforming lots. The ordinances clearly stated minimum requirements and the Council should abide by the Town's codes. Hubbard concurred with Dauber's comments. Siegel supported the application. He commented that Mr. Micko had worked hard on this project and was constrained by not being able to move the lot lines as someone with a larger project might be able to do. Mr. Micko had also agreed to reduce the size of the house on the lot to compensate for the building site circle exemption. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard and passed by the following roll call vote to deny the request for approval of lot merger and conditional exceptions for lots 1 through 14, Lands of Micko, Kingsley Avenue and Altadena Drive and to direct staff to prepare the the findings for denial for the October 4th Council Meeting. AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Hubbard and Councilmembers Dauber and Johnson NOES: Mayor Siegel and Councilmember Casey 12. CLOSED SESSION: PENDING LITIGATION: PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a - One Case Council adjourned to a closed session regarding litigation at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:52 p.m. Council returned to open session to report, if necessary, anv action taken. September 20, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting