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east side of the 5800 block of Cloverly Avenue as well as 9421 -65
and 9511 -15 Workman Avenue from High Density Residential (R -3) to
a lower residential density.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the Planning Commission of the city of Temple City on
the 25th day of August, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner - Griffiths, Muto, Souder, Seibert
NOES: Commissioner -None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner - Keelin
Secretary
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