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the Council for its contribution, last year, which enabled the organization to provide free programs, i.e., self-help and support groups for parents of abused children. With grants received from In and Out, TRW Eco and San Bernardino Sun - Gannett Publishing Co., she related that $15,000 have been received which will ensure the continuation of these programs through 1992. Ms. Hoar presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Karl Gaytan and to Mayor Gonzales on behalf of the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Appeal - DV -62-91 Mayor Gonzales declared the Public Hearing open. Affidavit of Publication is filed. Community Development Director Aguilera reported that the Planning Commission denied Applicant Davalos' request for a major variance to reduce a side setback and a minor variance to reduce a rear setback on a 380 square foot room addition to his residence, located at 1674 Kippy Drive, which was built without proper approvals and building permits. The finding of the Planning Commission was that applicant failed to show that his property met the strict requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for granting of variances. Mr. Miguel Davalos, through interpreter Velia Delgado, stated that he is paying the fines imposed. He has attempted to resolve the problem with his neighbor Sergio Trujillo. Mrs. Davalos is pregnant with their third child and there is a need for additional room for the live-in babysitter, who is the mother-in-law. It is untrue that they plan to bring in a lot of people or to rent the house. Mr. Davalos stated he owed $3,000 for the room addition and he is willing to comply with rules and regulations so that he can keep the room. He offered to relocate any window that the neighbors feel is intrusive on their privacy. Mrs. Maria Davalos, through interpreter Velia Delgado, asked the Council to help them keep the room addition. She said she is pregnant and because there will be three children, she will need a live-in babysitter. They erred in not obtaining permits; however, Mrs. Davalos stated they are complying with the City's directions and now seek the Council's assistance. Mr. Bill Hernandez of 731 Kippy, identified himself as Mr. Davalos' neighbor. He stated that the room addition comes within two feet 3 E E B 1 8 1992