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Local News in Brief : Rules Prevent Vote on Limiting Building

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State Fair Political Practices Commission regulations prevented the Whittier Planning Commission from voting Monday on a controversial proposal to limit apartment construction in an earthquake-torn area of the city.

Four of the five commissioners own property or businesses within 2,500 feet of the area under consideration, constituting a conflict of interest under the regulations.

For the record:

12:00 a.m. March 1, 1989 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday March 1, 1989 Home Edition Metro Part 2 Page 2 Column 5 Metro Desk 1 inches; 16 words Type of Material: Correction
In Tuesday’s editions, a Whittier planning commissioner was misidentified. His correct name is Larry Haendiges.

“I think it’s a sad situation when we have to live in fear of our government,” said Commissioner Mary Haendiges.

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The proposal will be forwarded to the City Council.

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