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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27, 1990
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to
order by Mayor Bono in the Large Conference Room, City Hall , 3200
Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Tuesday, November 27 , 1990, at 2 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Murawski
Neel and Mayor Bono
Absent: None
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
Report of City Clerk: Agenda posted in accordance with
Council procedures on November 21, 1990.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency;
after which, the Council reconvened.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
1. FTM 25112 - BARCON
Recommendation: That the Council approve final tract
map 25112 for condominium purposes on the NW corner of
Avenida Caballeros and Saturnino Road, in Section 14 -
Barcon Development (Tentative Map approved January 3,
1990) . Memorandum highlighted by the Director of Community
Development.
Councilmember Hodges asked if the Tribal Council has
commented on the recommendation.
Director of Community Development stated that the comment
was given at the time of the tentative tract map approval ;
and that the tentative map is good for two years. (137-
067)
City Attorney stated that the action to approve the final
map is ministerial , once the City Engineer certifies that
the conditions of the tentative map have been approved.
It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Murawski , and unani-
mously carried, that this matter be continued to December
5, 1990, in order to verify Tribal Council ' s input.
HEARINGS: (Continued from November 21, 1990)
2. AA CASE 3.0769 - KRZYWON APPEAL
On November 21, 1990 the Council continued hearing and
consideration of appeal regarding addition to residence
at 2495 Palermo.
Mayor stated that he had not reviewed the November 21
proceedings; and City Attorney stated that he should not
participate unless he has familiarized himself with the (lli-
hearing. 001)
Council Minutes
11-27-90 Page 2
2. AA 3,0769 (Continued)
Councilmember Hodges stated that she has not had an
opportunity to yet view the site, and suggested that this
matter be placed on the December 5 agenda.
Mayor inquired if anyone wished to be heard.
Terry Rouche, architect for the project, stated that he
has taken the environment and the neighbors concerns into
consideration, and feels everything that has been required
has been done; that a two-story addition will not block
anyone' s view; that the house has been lowered 2% feet;
that he is sympathetic with the neighbors but thinks the
issue is with the City and not the Krzywons; that he has
complied with the codes; and that the neighbors concerns
are that the entire neighborhood will become two story.
Ramona H. Case, 2424 Vista, stated that she has never
been contacted by Mr. Rouche, although she tried to contact
him; that she is not opposed to a split-level house; that
after the Council 's action, the owner still came back
with a two-story structure; that a lowering of 3 feet
was mentioned at the Planning Commission meeting, and
now Mr. Rouche states it will be 21-2 feet; that the owner
can build to a view in four directions; that the existing
residents are being affected by the desire of one owner;
and that she has not had anyone sit in her house and
experience what the two-story impact will look like.
Minna Kanya, 2494 Vista, stated that from her viewpoint
in her living room, the story pole indicates that one-half
of her view will be lost; that the loss of the view results
in a devaluation of property; and that she is concerned
about two-story in this hillside area.
Margaret Krzywon, 2495 Palermo, stated that there is a
two-story house on her street that no one objected to;
that her property is hard to build on; that she wants
a two-story house; that Mrs. Kanya' s property is above
her lot, and there is one other house to the south; that
the roof line will not be higher than her chimney; that
her sewer interferes with building on a part of her lot;
that everyone she has spoken to likes the project; that
she feels property values will increase; and that it is
her dream house.
Jim Case stated that the house Mrs. Krzywon referred to
was not objected to because it did not block other people' s
view; that the view from the Hortner property is considered
an added value to the property; that two-story is not
an added value, rather the overall size of the house;
that a split level was approved, and that if this were
a small matter, so many people would not be complaining.
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Planning Director reported that greater heights in the
hillside area are discretionary with the Planning
Commission, and not automatic; that terrain, landscaping,
and view are considered, but it is not mandatory that
every view be taken into account; that in some instances
field trips are necessary; that the Commission directive
is to advise neighboring property owners immediately of
proposals for two-story; that the directive was followed
in this case; and neighbors were advised of the Commission ' s
meeting.
Council Minutes
11-27-90 Page 3
2. AA 3.0769 (Continued)
Councilmember Murawski stated that some views would be
lost; that the horizon view from the Kanyas would be
preserved; that the owners have gone through the process;
and that he hoped other Councilmember' s will also visit
the site.
It was moved by Bono, seconded by Neel , and unanimously
carried, that this matter be continued to December 5,
1990.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
3. SIGN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - COUNCIL LIAISON
It was moved by Broich, seconded by Murawski , and unani-
mously carried, that the appointment of Councilmembers
Broich and Hodges to serve a liaison committee to develop
recommendation regarding a possible committee concerning ( 103
the Sign Ordinance be confirmed. 038)
RECESS - For the purpose of reconvening for Council goal settling,
at 5:30 p.m. , in the Palo Verde Room, Convention Center.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
( / JUDITH SUMICH
City Clerk