Commission backs new zoning ordinance and map with modification to include Vaughn property as R‑1

The La Verne Planning Commission on July 29 voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on a new zoning ordinance and zoning map, with a motion modification to designate the Vaughn/Wood area (including property referenced by Miss Vaughn and a parcel near John Skinner's property) as R‑1 low‑density residential. Staff presented the proposed ordinance and map, saying the package reflected legal and internal staff edits made since the draft was last before the commission. Staff cautioned that formatting, grammar and minor typographical edits would continue but would not alter substantive content. Commission discussion focused on a roughly 18.5‑acre area within Vaughn/Wood that staff initially showed as R‑2; one commissioner argued the area should remain or be designated R‑1. Miss Vaughn had submitted a letter supporting an R‑1 designation for her property. After discussion, a commissioner moved for a favorable recommendation amended to include the Vaughn/Wood acreage and adjacent parcels as R‑1; the motion passed on voice vote with the modification. Staff and the commission noted that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) may further modify the map or ordinance during its review and that individual property owners may request rezoning after the map is adopted. The recommendation will be forwarded to BOMA for public hearing and final adoption; staff said minor editorial clean‑up would continue prior to BOMA submittal.