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C. Garbage Board - Recommendation of Creation of Special Garbage Hauling Rates f6r Compacted Garbage ~ Recommended by the Garbage Board at their May 14, 1975, meeting. .., Action had been deferred back to the Garbage Board because of concerns expressed by one of the major garbage haulers. That meeting resulted in proposed modification of the compacted garbage rates. Public hearing was opened. (I-B-4) Art Braun, 4011 Kildaire, owner of Arts Garbage Service, wrote to the Garbage Board saying he felt present rates to be adequate because compacted garbage is not an important factor at this time. He did not feel the economy would be improved by another rate increase. Public hearing was closed. Assistant Manager said the Garbage Board has considered the matter at substantial length, and he felt their recommendation should be pursued. Resolution 2402 - Amending Resolution 2343, adopted 10/29/74 re: Compacted Garbage Rates. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. D. Appeal from Planning Commission Denial of Rezoning Property at North End of Grand Street (on West side) (Blinkhorn) (2 75-1) ~ Denied by Planning Commission April 1, 1975. Continued from postponement of ,., hearing at May 12, 1975, Council meeting - continuance requested by appellant. (I-B-5) All documents submitted by the applicant with Planning Commission minutes and Planning staff notes are a part of the record and the Council has viewed the property on tour. No ex parte contacts or reasons for conflict of interest were declared by Council members. Public hearing was opened. Richard Cleveland, Attorney, 975 Oak, asked that, in aid of proof of public need and aid of clarification of deliberations, a similar application by Mr. Safely near his property, which was considered at an earlier date and approved for R-2 zoning, be incorporated into the record of this proceeding. He commented that the compatability ot this project with the zoning in the entire region should be established by the Council and that R-2 would be appropriate. He also said it would seem to be in conformance with the 1990 Plan. Mr. Cleveland mentioned the possibility of the Roosevelt Freeway being constructed in that area. If there is no freeway, he said, R-2 would seem reasonable. If there is a freeway, it would not seem advisable to have single-family dwellings in an area like that. (1-B-6) Leo Reed, 256 North Grand, owner of two tax lots now zoned RA, mentioned having 5 rental units on the two tax lots. He expressed support for the proposed zone change. e Frank Beeson, 2961 Powell, owns property across from the property in question. He said he has never been contacted by either the proponents or by the neighborhood group. He is disturbed by a declining neighborhood and feels A2> \ . . . .' 5/27/75 4