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PUBLIC HEARING Director of Planning stated APPEAL #273 - CUP 71-14 that originally the property at DOIROTHY M. GIRDLESTONE 2135 South Patton and that at 2131 South Parton, which was involved in the previous hearing on Appeal #274, were owned by the same person; that at the time Conditional Use Permit 68-13 was granted, it was for a rest home at 2131 South Parton, with the rear yard at 2135 South Patton to be used for recreational purposes; that since that time, a rest home has been illegally operated at 2135 South Parton, When this was discovered, a request for a Conditional Use Permit was processed and denied by the Planning Commission. The Clerk reported that the two communications read in connection with Appeal #274 also apply to this appeal. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mrs. Dorothy Girdlestone, 2135 South Parton Street, stated that when she acquired the property it was sold to her as an existing rest home, and she did not know there was a violation until about two months ago when there was a fire inspection; that her guests are people who do not have the ability to care for themselves and can't afford a convalescent home; that they are mainly returned veterans, people with birth defects, and other illnesses, ranging in age from 36 to 62; and that none are criminals. The following persons spoke in favor of the appeal: Mr. Don Shrontz, 259 N. Prospect, Orange Mr. Allen Girdlestone, 2075 S, Sycamore, Santa Ana It was stated that the yards have been maintained, that the buildings have been redocorated inside and out; that only about half of the guests ever walk in the neighborhood; that there is a housekeeper on duty 24 hours a day; that if there are problems or complaints from the neighbors, Mrs. Girdlestone would be anxious to cooperate in correcting them. The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal: Mr. Frank Watson, 2144 S. Patton Street Mr, Merlen Hanson, 21.47 S. Parton Street Mrs. Ron Lytle, 2115 S. Van Ness Mr. Herman Maricelli, 2136 S. Patton Street Mrs. Gloria Ryan, 2112 S. Van Ness Mr. Van Smoot, 2101 S. Parton Street Mrs. Merlen Hanson, 2147 S. Parton Street Mrs. Sandra Gregory, 2116 S. Patton Street Mrs. J.E. Berger, 2136 S. Van Ness Opponents stated that they do not object to elderly people in the homes, but that in the past six to eight months there have been other, undesirable people in this home, people who are mentally retarded, and that this type of home should not be permited in an IR 1 zone. CITY COUNCIL -215- June 21, 1971