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PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing to consider APPEAL NO. 278 - VA 71-34 Appeal No. 278, filed by JOE SERNA Applicant Joe Serna from the Planning Commission denial of Variance Application 71-34, to move two apart ment buildings onto a lot with existing dwellings in the R -2 District at 4625-4631 West McFadden Avenue, was opened by the Mayor. The Director of Planning reported on the Variance application and stated that the Planning Commission, acting on the recommendation of the Planning Department, had denied the application because it did not comply with the General Plan; would be detrimental to existing and proposed development in the area; and does not conform to the R 2 density or minimum unit size. The following persons spoke in favor of granting the Variance: John McDonald, Attorney, (representing the applicant), 206 W. 4%h Street; Josephine Serna, 4631W. McFadden; Edward Bien, 4610 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. The proponents stated that the density requested is 27 percent over the limitation; that the variance would permit 19 units to the acre, while the Code allows 15 in the R 2 zone; that there are 26 units at Newhope and Euclid, therefore, the request is not unprecedented; that the property owne.r should be allowed to develop his property within the limits of economics; that the area is not strictly single-family residential; that it is master planned for medium density; that the neighbors are not opposed to %~e units being moved onto the property; that identical units have been approved by the City next to the "Casa Bonita"; that the units will not place a burden on the schools; and that it will improve the area. A petition signed by 86 neighboring residents requesting approval of the Variance and a letter from Mr. Ben C. Munoz, businessman, 1328 West First Street, endorsing the proposal, were received and filed on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa. The decision of the Planning Commission was overruled and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution granting Variance Application 71-34 subject to conditions of approval contained in the Commission report except that condition 6A shall be deleted and the 12 units requested to be moved onto the property shall be permitted, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin..and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ~BSENT: Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson~ Markel, Herrin None None CITY COUNCIL -317- September 20, 1971