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Speaking in favor of the moratorium were: Mrs, Millie Savinno, Chairman of the Pathway Committee; Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Brown, 12670 Diane Drive; Mrs. Judy Carico, 25311 O'Keefe Lane; Mr, Bill Downey, President of Los Altos Hills Association; Mrs, Fay Baumgarten, 25000 O'Keefe Lane and Mr, Keith Prichard, legal counsel for neighbors opposing the Melton Stable. Council discussion with participation by the City Attorney ensued. Mr. Faisant noted that the proposed moratorium was not an emergency ordinance and that it could not be effected until 30 days following the second reading and also that adoption would not affect pending applications. Councilman Davey argued against the proposed moratorium, stating Ordinance No. 179 had resulted from lengthy study, and that a moratorium would not add any new input. She felt this would be "the first brick in the wall to outlaw horses in the Town." Councilmen Grabowski, Helgesson and Mayor Benson emphatically stated that it definitely was not suggested or intended to remove horses from the Town, but that the moratorium was warranted to allow further study of Ordinance No. 179. The majority of the Council concurred that the City Attorney prepare Ordinance No. 188, and have the First Reading under "Ordinances". SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: MELTON, RICHARD B. �(UP-355-71) - Request for Use Permit for Boarding Stable at 24970 O'Keefe Lane (E. GrUPP/Melton, Co -Applicants.) Staff stated that this item had been continued from the last meeting to allow the Council to consult with the City Attorney. Staff reviewed that the Planning Commission had recommended approval to permit eighteen horses on the property. Council discussion clarified that this was a joint application filed by so- anplicants --- Mr. IIdon Grupp (prospective buyer) and Mr. Richard Melton (seller). Floor participation included: Mr. Keith Prichard; Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Brown; Mrs. Lewis Wilson, 25102 O'Keefe Lane; Mr. Larry Watkins; Mrs. Millie Saviaao; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carico; Mr. Morris Grupp (representing the buyer); Dr. Kay Bewley 13470 Burke Lane; Mr. William Sauers; Mr. Eldon Grupp; Mr, Richard Thomas, Los Altos; and Commissioner William Perkins. ei� '<o nb ,ecb�ons erpre -ei cnfl entertained the selectioi: of a committee to mediate with the appiicant and the-aLghbors. Mr. Morris Grupp stated he would be willing to meet with the neighbors at any time regarding the operation but under no circumstances would the Grupps accept the neighbors terms for the number of horses to be allowed on this property. He noted the sale to the Grupps was announced on June 7, 1971, and is to be consummated August 2, 1971. He stated that if the Council further delayed this application, that the Grupp's would withdraw their participation in the application for this Use Permit. Councilman Davey stated previous permits had been granted without the delays en- countered by the Melton and that since there did not appear to be any resolution forthcoming between the parties through further delays, that the Council should either approve or deny the application based upon the Planning Commission's re- commendation. Councilmen Grabowski, Helgecson and Mayor Benson stated that they could not proceed without attempting further to resolve the differences between 4 the Parties concerned. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson, and carried by majority vote (Davey voting No) that the Melton/Grupp application for a Commercial Stable Use Permit (UP 355-71) be continued for 30 days pending a recommendation from a enmmittee of three, composed of one from the applicants, one from the protestors, with a third member selected by these two. -3-