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70 TUESDAY AUGUST 6. 1963 (3) grading by American cL its adjoining property now creates health and traffic problems as well as objectionable noises; (4) according to her understanding, 1merican's service building v.ill be four stories in height and illl be within five feet of her property line; and (5) the lot line now being followed by American is not that as has been used heretofore, although attempts by survey are now being made to establish the correct property line. Representing American Furniture Company were Mr'. R. M. Simmons, Sr., Chairman of the Board, and Mr. J. F. Hankins, Secretary-Treasurer, who brought out the fact that they have authorized Mrs. Palmer to employ a surveyor to establish the correct property line, cost of which will be paid by American Furniture Company. These officials also pointed out that arrangements have been made to provide "turn-around" facilities for heavy trucks away from Mt-s. Palm.er's property, "'~ apologizing for any encroachment upon Mrs. Palmer's property"for any inconveniences caused Mrs. Palmer. In addition, the petitioner took exception to the Planning Commission's recommendation submitted July 23, 1963, in that no purpose could be served by the ten-foot set-back on Aaron street recanInended by the Commission but that a five-foot set-back on this street would be adequate far the City's requirements. In addition, the petitioner stated that along Aaron Street its proposed wilding will average a distance of eight feet from the right-of-way. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council granted the American Furniture Company's request for rezoning, as amended as to the five-foot set-back on Aaron Street, by adopting the following ordinance amending the City's Zoning Code and Map: