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that this is one of the last parcels which could attach itself to the hospital; that he is not opposed to the senior citizens project~ but that it is not the highest and best use for this property. Eugene B. Hoggatt~ Jr., Vice President of Parkcenter Corporation~ stated that the site is ideally suited to the proposed senior citizens use because of the proximity of all necessary facilities; that other sites are being developed or are available for hospital-related professional use; and he requested approval of the variance. Leroy Rose, 1440 South State College~ Anaheim, representing the developer, stated that the proposed project is not subsidized; that it is designed to. be self-supporting; that the location is ideal because of the medical center and hospital; and that it meets a need of the City and its citizens. Gary P. Oelrich, President of Marlyn Development Corporation, 1717 South State College Boulevard, Anaheim, stated that he has no conflict with either side; that senior citizens would be supportive of the medical facilities; that senior citizens projects are difficult to locate because of constraints and requirements for transportation, amenities within reasonable walking distance; that there is no zoning for this type of facility, which must necessarily be subject to a variance. There being no further speakers, and no written communications, the Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. On the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried 5:1, with Councilman Brandt dissenting, Variance Application 77-14 was referred back to the Planning Commission for rehearing and recommendation. A prior motion made by Councilman Brandt and seconded by Council- man Ward to approve and file the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to deny Appeal No. 377 and affirm the decision of the Planning Commis- sion failed on a 2:4 vote, with Councilmen Garthe, Ortiz, Yamamoto, and Bricken dissenting. An earlier motion by Councilman Yamamoto to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission was not seconded. CA 15.3 Mayor Evans returned to the meeting at 10:37 P.M. and resumed the chair. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Evans announced that APPEAL NO. 378 - VA 77-19 this was the time and place 1701 E. MC FADDEN AVE. for the public hearing of APPEAL GRANTED Negative Declaration and Appeal No. 378 of the Planning Commission approval of Variance Application 77-19 to allow an indoor recreational facility (family electronic amuse- ment machine arcade) at 1701 East McFadden Avenue, Unit H, in the C5 District. Senior Planner William Daugherty stated that the subject property is located at the northeast corner of Lyon and McFadden in a 2.73 acre shopping center; that the proposed recreational facility would occupy 15,000 square feet in Unit H; that a restriction placed on the facility by the Planning Commission would require closing no later than 10 P.M. and midnight on Friday and Saturday and that a person at least 21 years of age would be present on the premises at all times; that the approval of the Planning Commis- sion was a 5:0 vote on May 9, 1977. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 196 JUNE 6, 1977