SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 11VOLUME 15 NO. 11 
CELEBRATING OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE........Page 15 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
We are active and doing business 
safely and successfully. Call us today 
if you are looking to buy or sell! 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
We're still here for you! We can 
show you homes and meet with you 
over video. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
213 North Hermosa Avenue 
Sierra Madre, 91024 
3 Beds | 1.75 Baths | 1,140 sf 
Sold For: $915,000 
JUST LISTED 
SOLD FOR $190K OVER 
LIST WITH 30 OFFERS 
446 Theresa Lane 
Sierra Madre 91024 446TheresaLane.com 
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,700 sf 
JUST SOLD WITH 
MULTIPLE OFFERS 
21 East Alegria Avenue 
Sierra Madre 91024 21EastAlegria.com 
4 Beds | 5 Baths | 2,527 sf 
SHREDEVENTLooking To Dispose Of 
Your Sensitive Documents? 
SAVE 
THE DATE 
Date 
Time 
Where 
Saturday, April 24th, 2021 
8:30am to 2pm 
30 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra 
Madre, CA 91024 
Contact us for more information. 
Stop by and drop-off 
your documents safely. 
City Council and concerned Sierra Madre 
residents were briefed, Tuesday, on the latest 
update of the proposed construction slated 
to be built on the grounds of The Monastery. 
During this week’s regular meeting, which 
took place outside under the bandshell of 
Memorial Park on the afternoon of March 
9, community members gathered and 
anticipated their chance to address this 
project that has been lingering and greatlydebated for years. 
The plan, at 700 Sunnyside Avenue, has been 
applauded by some, but has also been met 
with resistance and concern by many long-
time Sierra Madre residents who fear the 
construction of 42 single-family homes and 
a 3-acre park will negatively add density, 
traffic and increase noise in their cherished, 
small-town community. 
New Urban West Inc., a Southern California 
developer with 60 years of experience, 
presented an update filled with beautiful, 
full-color layouts and designs while 
emphasizing their commitment to listening 
to the needs and concerns of the community. 
The Monastery property currently operatesa 90-guest retreat center. Back in 2014, earlyin discussions of the idea, Retreat DirectorMichael Higgins stated that money raisedfrom the 42 single-family homes will benefitaging priests and brothers including helpfor any health-related care they may need.
Despite new construction, religious retreats 
are expected to continue at the site. 
Though many in the community supportThe Monastery, many who have ownedhomes close by, some spanning 30+ years,
do not support the building of 42 homes andcherish the open space that they’ve enjoyedseeing out there back windows and yards for 
so many years. 
The Plan 
The Meadows at Bailey Canyon (TheMeadows) is what this new communitywould be called and the objectives includekeeping design with the current Sierra Madrecharacter in mind, respecting neighborsadjacent to the project and looking out forthe Passionists’ needs as well, while providingbenefits for the public and community. 
The presentation was given by JonathanFrankel, the COO of New Urban West, and 
highlighted a range of styles and sizes for the42 single-family detached homes includingfarm houses, Craftsman style, Spanish andmodern style homes. All homes would beequipped with solar panels and would rangefrom 2,500 to 3,800 sq. foot with two-cargarages and on-street parking. The park areawill include walking paths, benches, eatingareas and play areas for the kids. 
The Concerns 
Traffic and noise issues 
seem to be the biggest 
concerns neighborshave at the moment, 
though environment 
impacts, water usage 
and privacy concerns 
were also brought up bycommunity members 
during the publiccomment section of the 
meeting. Around 20 
persons approached thepodium to have their 
say. 
The City’s General Plandid not initially allow for single-familyhomes to be built on the property. In 2016,
the zone was amended to allow for the reuse 
of large, institutional properties. Such as 
a hospital, communal residential, assisted 
living, a multi-use field or a school. 
According to New Urban West, a PrivateSchool on the grounds would generate 13times more traffic in the area than single-
family homes and a senior living facilitywould generate three times more traffic thanThe Meadows. Some community members 
questioned and disputed some of the trafficstatistics presented by New Urban West andalso mentioned that there were already trafficconcerns on Sunnyside Ave. with the currentresidents at The Monastery, including speed 
concerns. 
The addition of dense landscaping, andexpanded rear separation between new andexisting properties is expected to help reducenoise and maintain privacy. 
What’s Next? 
New Urban West has engaged with 200+
residents in nine sessions in 2020-21 thus far. 
By April/May 2021, there will be a creationof an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
that will address traffic, wild fires, evacuation 
plans, water resources and noise and light.
Between May and June 2021, the public willhave 60 to review the EIR. The Communitycan comment on the EIR and City Councilwill respond to questions and comments. 
Another public meeting will take place inAugust 2021. This will be when the CityCouncil will determine if The Meadows 
project will move forward. In the meantime,
you can send your questions and concerns toinfo@SupportTheMonastery.com. 
To learn more about the oppositionto the project go to: www. 
stopmonasteryhousingproject.com 
DEVELOPERS PRESENT SUNNY SIDE OF MONASTERY PROJECT -
AS CLOUDS OF CONCERNS ROLL IN By Kevin McGuire 
This Daylight Saving Time: Turn clocks forward; test smoke 
alarms 
— As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time 
this Sunday, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region en-
courages everyone to also test their smoke alarms. 
HOW TO ‘TURN AND TEST’ 
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, includ-
ing inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas. Test alarmsmonthly and replace the batteries at least once a year if your mod-
el requires it.
• Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. That’sbecause the sensor becomes less sensitive over time. Check the 
date of your smoke alarms and follow the instructions.
• Practice your two-minute escape plan. Make sure every-
one in your household can get out in less than two minutes andselect a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home,
such as your neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree inyour front yard, where everyone can meet. 
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 11VOLUME 15 NO. 11 
CELEBRATING OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE........Page 15 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
We are active and doing business 
safely and successfully. Call us today 
if you are looking to buy or sell! 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
We're still here for you! We can 
show you homes and meet with you 
over video. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
213 North Hermosa Avenue 
Sierra Madre, 91024 
3 Beds | 1.75 Baths | 1,140 sf 
Sold For: $915,000 
JUST LISTED 
SOLD FOR $190K OVER 
LIST WITH 30 OFFERS 
446 Theresa Lane 
Sierra Madre 91024 446TheresaLane.com 
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,700 sf 
JUST SOLD WITH 
MULTIPLE OFFERS 
21 East Alegria Avenue 
Sierra Madre 91024 21EastAlegria.com 
4 Beds | 5 Baths | 2,527 sf 
SHREDEVENTLooking To Dispose Of 
Your Sensitive Documents? 
SAVE 
THE DATE 
Date 
Time 
Where 
Saturday, April 24th, 2021 
8:30am to 2pm 
30 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra 
Madre, CA 91024 
Contact us for more information. 
Stop by and drop-off 
your documents safely. 
City Council and concerned Sierra Madre 
residents were briefed, Tuesday, on the latest 
update of the proposed construction slated 
to be built on the grounds of The Monastery. 
During this week’s regular meeting, which 
took place outside under the bandshell of 
Memorial Park on the afternoon of March 
9, community members gathered and 
anticipated their chance to address this 
project that has been lingering and greatlydebated for years. 
The plan, at 700 Sunnyside Avenue, has been 
applauded by some, but has also been met 
with resistance and concern by many long-
time Sierra Madre residents who fear the 
construction of 42 single-family homes and 
a 3-acre park will negatively add density, 
traffic and increase noise in their cherished, 
small-town community. 
New Urban West Inc., a Southern California 
developer with 60 years of experience, 
presented an update filled with beautiful, 
full-color layouts and designs while 
emphasizing their commitment to listening 
to the needs and concerns of the community. 
The Monastery property currently operatesa 90-guest retreat center. Back in 2014, earlyin discussions of the idea, Retreat DirectorMichael Higgins stated that money raisedfrom the 42 single-family homes will benefitaging priests and brothers including helpfor any health-related care they may need.
Despite new construction, religious retreats 
are expected to continue at the site. 
Though many in the community supportThe Monastery, many who have ownedhomes close by, some spanning 30+ years,
do not support the building of 42 homes andcherish the open space that they’ve enjoyedseeing out there back windows and yards for 
so many years. 
The Plan 
The Meadows at Bailey Canyon (TheMeadows) is what this new communitywould be called and the objectives includekeeping design with the current Sierra Madrecharacter in mind, respecting neighborsadjacent to the project and looking out forthe Passionists’ needs as well, while providingbenefits for the public and community. 
The presentation was given by JonathanFrankel, the COO of New Urban West, and 
highlighted a range of styles and sizes for the42 single-family detached homes includingfarm houses, Craftsman style, Spanish andmodern style homes. All homes would beequipped with solar panels and would rangefrom 2,500 to 3,800 sq. foot with two-cargarages and on-street parking. The park areawill include walking paths, benches, eatingareas and play areas for the kids. 
The Concerns 
Traffic and noise issues 
seem to be the biggest 
concerns neighborshave at the moment, 
though environment 
impacts, water usage 
and privacy concerns 
were also brought up bycommunity members 
during the publiccomment section of the 
meeting. Around 20 
persons approached thepodium to have their 
say. 
The City’s General Plandid not initially allow for single-familyhomes to be built on the property. In 2016,
the zone was amended to allow for the reuse 
of large, institutional properties. Such as 
a hospital, communal residential, assisted 
living, a multi-use field or a school. 
According to New Urban West, a PrivateSchool on the grounds would generate 13times more traffic in the area than single-
family homes and a senior living facilitywould generate three times more traffic thanThe Meadows. Some community members 
questioned and disputed some of the trafficstatistics presented by New Urban West andalso mentioned that there were already trafficconcerns on Sunnyside Ave. with the currentresidents at The Monastery, including speed 
concerns. 
The addition of dense landscaping, andexpanded rear separation between new andexisting properties is expected to help reducenoise and maintain privacy. 
What’s Next? 
New Urban West has engaged with 200+
residents in nine sessions in 2020-21 thus far. 
By April/May 2021, there will be a creationof an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
that will address traffic, wild fires, evacuation 
plans, water resources and noise and light.
Between May and June 2021, the public willhave 60 to review the EIR. The Communitycan comment on the EIR and City Councilwill respond to questions and comments. 
Another public meeting will take place inAugust 2021. This will be when the CityCouncil will determine if The Meadows 
project will move forward. In the meantime,
you can send your questions and concerns toinfo@SupportTheMonastery.com. 
To learn more about the oppositionto the project go to: www. 
stopmonasteryhousingproject.com 
DEVELOPERS PRESENT SUNNY SIDE OF MONASTERY PROJECT -
AS CLOUDS OF CONCERNS ROLL IN By Kevin McGuire 
This Daylight Saving Time: Turn clocks forward; test smoke 
alarms 
— As people turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time 
this Sunday, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region en-
courages everyone to also test their smoke alarms. 
HOW TO ‘TURN AND TEST’ 
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, includ-
ing inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas. Test alarmsmonthly and replace the batteries at least once a year if your mod-
el requires it.
• Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. That’sbecause the sensor becomes less sensitive over time. Check the 
date of your smoke alarms and follow the instructions.
• Practice your two-minute escape plan. Make sure every-
one in your household can get out in less than two minutes andselect a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home,
such as your neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree inyour front yard, where everyone can meet.
Visit redcross.org/lahomefire for more information.