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APPEAL ~303 VA 72-23 PACIFIC INVESTMENTS - (Continued) On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried, Council received and ordered filed the recommendation of the Planning Commission denying Variance Application 7Z-Z3 filed by Pacific Investments to construct a planned residential development of individually owned units, between the R 1 and R Z densities, in the A 1 District at 1601 E. Santa Cl&ra ~,venue. VA 7Z-Z0 CORP. OF PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS District at 901 S. Sullivan Street. The Mayor opened the public hearing on Variance Application 72-20 filed by Corp. of Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to construct a 76-unit apartment complex in the R 1 The Planning Director stated that this is a combination two and three story apartment development; that the density is 25 units per acre, whereas the general plan proposes medium density not to exceed 15 units per acre for the area; that the staff recommendatic for denial was based on the fact that it was not in compliance with the general plan and that the 3-story apartments are too close to an R 1 area. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received. The following persons spoke in favor of the development: Mr. Bob Windolf, 366 E. First Street, Tustin Mr. Jess F. Perez, 3920 E. Palmyra, Orange They stated that there is a great deal of open space next to the R 1 residential area; that the three story units are ground floor units with studios on the 2nd and 3rd floors; that all windows on these units are away from the 1% 1 units; that the floor areas exceed the City minimums; that carports are completely sheltered and there are twice the number the City requires; that the plan was altered slightly to allow fire- fighting equipment to have access around the buildings; and that the access road would be left in planted areas. There were no further proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Griset stated that he believed the density factor is too heavy for that area. Councilman Yamamoto concurred. Councilman Patterson concurred on the density factor, and also stated he was opposed to the three-story buildings, and believed the requirement of 150' from an R 1 area should be adhered to. Councilman Villa stated that the project meets the open space requirements and all Code requirements. Councilman Herrin challenged the economic feasibility of maintaining this area as R 1. At the request of Councilman Markel, Mr. Martin Cohen, Attorney, 1212 N. Broadway, was recognized. He stated that due to basic land costs, it would appear to be impossible to use this property as R 1; that the three-story buildings could b? moved to provide the 150 foot buffer between R 1 property. CITY COUNCIL -184- Mayl, 1972