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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4733 RESOLUTION NO. 4733 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DENYING A LOT SPLIT AND A VARIANCE FOR TWO SUBSTANDARD LOTS AT 220- 224 SOUTH SANTA ANITA ON APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, on January 5, 1978, Herbert Herscher filed an application for division of an existing R-3 lot, Planning Depart- ment Case No. Variance V-78-1 and Lot Split L-78-2, on property , located at 220-224 South Santa Anita Avenue, more particularly described as follows: A subdivision of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 66, Arcadia Santa Anita Tract, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, as recorded in Book 15, page 89 of Mis- cellaneous records, in the office of said County. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said'matter on January 24, 1978, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence and the same was denied, by a vote of 7-0. WHEREAS, the applicant appealed the decision of the Planning Commission to the Arcadia City Council and a duly noticed public hearing was held on said appeal before the City Council on March 7, 1978 at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to he heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That we hereby make the following findings of fact: LOCATION: 220-224 South Santa Anita Avenue, herein referred to as "property" Lot split to divide one existing lot into two new lots, and a zone variance to permit substandard lot widths of 72~50 feet and 87.50 feet in lieu oJ 100 feet required by Code. In addition, numerous modifications of the Arcadia Municipal Code are also requested. "-- REQUEST: -l- 4733 \ EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The subject site is developed with 14 apartment units and an existing medical office building, all zoned R-3 H. The property to the west is developed with the County Park and is zoned S-2. The property to the north and east is developed with residential uses and is zoned R-3 H. The property to the south is developed with First Avenue Junior High School and is zoned R-3 H. AREA: 24,256 square feet FRONTAGE: 160 feet on Santa Anita Avenue l51 feet on California Street GENERAL PLAN: Multiple Family 7+ dwelling units an acre The applicant's request for a lot split and zone variance would result in the division of one R-3 lot into two new lots with the following characteristics: Lot Width Depth Area (sq. ft.) l3,386.3 lO,869.7 1 87.5' 151.6' 151.6' 2 72.5' The apartment building constructed in 1954 would remain on the northern lot and the medical office constructed in 1946 would re- main on the southerly lot. The new property line between the lots would have a 2.5-foot offset and follow an existing curb and gutter that now forms a separation between the apartments and the medical office building. The medical building at 224 S. Santa Anita is a legal nonconforming use. In addition to the variance request for substandard lot widths, an approval of the following modifications would also be required. 9255.2.3. Front Yard. The existing building now has a la-foot front yard in lieu of 25 feet required. 9255.2.4. Side Yard. The existing building now has a 5-foot side yard setback on the north side and the applicant is requesting a new 2.5-foot side yard setback for the apartment building in lieu of 10 feet required. 9255.2.5. Rear Yard. the rear yard setback required. The existing covered parking spaces occupy area in lieu of a 10-foot rear yard setback 9255.2.7. Dwelling Unit Density. The existing apartment now exceeds the Code in permitted density. For a lot the the one the applicant proposes to retain for the existing ment building, 6.69 units would be allowed in lieu of the ing units. unit size of apart- 14 exist- -2- 4733 9255.2.8. Floor Area. Based on the applicant's parcel map, it appears the average existing unit size is well below the minimum required by Code and would be required to have a modification. 9255.2.9. Parking. The existing apartment has 15 parking spaces in lieu of 30 parking spaces required. 9255.2.11. Open Space. The existing apartment building does not comply with Code standards for open space. In addition to the modifications required for the apartment building, the existing office building does not meet Code in several areas and is a nonconforming use in an R-3 zone. That there are no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved, or to the in- tended use of the property, that do not apply generally to the property or class of use in the same zone or vicinity. That the granting of such variance will be materially detri- mental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity in which the property is located. o That such variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant possessed by other property in the same zone and vicinity. That the granting of such variance will adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. That the requested lot split L-78-2 would injuriously af- fect the neighborhood where said property is located and adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. SECTION 2. That Lot Split L-78-2 and Zone Variance V-78-1 are hereby denied. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia held on the 2lst day of March, 1978, by the affirmative vote of at least three Council Members, to wit: AYES: Council Members Margett, Parry and Sael~d NOES: Council Members Gilb, Lauber ~d~~ ~ City Clerk of~he City of Arcadia ABSENT: None -3- 4733 SIGNED AND APPROVED this 2lst day of March, 1978. ATTEST: (SEAL) 4733 -4-