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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CHINO HILLS AIRPORT - (Continued) Councilman Evans stated he was nbt prepared to support such a resolution without some sort of advice or study from others not involved in the report; that he believes the need is there, but there are a lot of aspects that the Council is not familiar with. Councilman Herrin concurred. Councilman Herrin's motion to refer the matter to staff for further information and report to Council was seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. RECESS At 4:05 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was reconvened with the following Council members present: Vernon S. Evans, Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Ray Villa, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilman P~tterson arrived at 10:00 P. M. APPEAL #286 The Mayor opened the public VA 71-52 hearing on Appeal #286 filed by G.L.A. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY G.L.A. Development Company appealing Condition 6-A of Variance Application 71-52, approved by the Planning Commission, to construct an 84-unit apartment development in the R 1 District at 5140 W. McFadden Avenue. The Director of Planning stated that the General Plan indicates low density for this area; that there are some apartment developments, but the area is mainly single-family residences; that in addition to density of 25 units per acre, the coverage is 57% which is considerably in excess of what the Code allows; that the Planning Commission recognized some of the difficulties, and even though they were willing to exceed the General Plan density, they did adopt the staff recommenda- tion that if the Variance were granted, it be restricted to the density of 15 units per acre, The Clerk reported no written communications had been received. Mr. George Argyros, 17291Irvine, Tustin, stated that they are very close to solving this property's problelns which they have dealt with for seven years; that they are appealing only a portion of the condition 6-A; that they can meet the condition of 50% open space. Slides were presented on the Viewgraph showing the property as it is today; and color prospective, site plan, and elevation study of the proposed project were presented. He stated the total value would approximate $1, 000,000. In response to a question from the Mayor, Mr. Argyros stated that the new plan would eliminate all 3-bedroom units, bringing the total units to approximately 74. There were no further proponents or opponents in the matter, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL -28- January 17, 1972