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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 4, 197< ` ITEMS RE,UVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont'd): IMM OF SAVI" - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (Cont'd): Mrs. Saviano stated that seventeen neighbors had been notified of their request for a variance for the installation of a tennis court, and there had been no objections, verbal or written concerning the matter. She noted that the neighbor above her had expressed concern regarding the retaining wall, and the variance would preclude having, to cut into that hill, which was his main concern. She felt that all six requirements listed in the Municipal Code for the obtaining of a variance had been met. Council discussed alternatives for resolving this appeal, giving the appli- cant the choice of going back to the Variance & Permit commission fora re- hearing on the matter with a full body who could act m the request; going directly to the Planning Commission; postponing the matter until it could be heard before the entire Council; or hearing the matter this evening. cowdiscussion eiscgrand Mrs. e oncensusas ohear thmatter thevennin,with the consent of the applicants. Town Planner Ken Pastrof presented an overview map of the subject property, indicating the boundaries of the proposed tennis court, and the small area t which, at a later time, might be utilized as a site for a swinming Pool. 6W lie noted the only concern expressed by surrounding property owners was from I7r. Abrahms over possible grading into the existing bank and the sound carrying uphill. Commissioner Schick stated that, at the time the request was before the Commission, two of the members had suggested that if the variance were granted a stipulation be placed on the hours the court mi&al be used. Mfrs. Saviano stated that the concern over possible noise and lighting was raised at the original meeting; that the final concensus of neighbors was there would be no objections since there would be no night lighting. Mr- Saviano also stated that he would work with a landscape planner to insure a proper visual buffer for the proposed court. Speaking from the Floor: Mrs. J. Carico Chairman Plannin Commission: Stated that, because the Variance & ermit Comnussion consist o ee Planning Commissioners, two members made a quorum. Mrs. L. Gould Ortega ]hive: Requested that Councilwoman Miller speak more erectly into er mtcmphone because she found it difficult to hear her at times on the tapes of the meetings. rs. Alma Wood Stonebrook Drive: Suggested possibility of applicant Pur- 2ing a itional property, us eliminating the need for a variance. ikr -2-