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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 16,1964 I"w="o, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES HEARING (Zoning changes) .g./o37 C-C District .1 C-O Changes 16:6269 M I NUT E S CITY CO~NCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA JUNE 16, 1964 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 P.M. on June 16, 1964. Rev. J. William Daum Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Mayor Dale E. Turner PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner Councilman Balser The Minutes as submitted in writing of the regular meeting of June 3, 1964 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously with Mayor Turner abstaining from voting due to his absence from said meeting. The Minutes as submitted in writing of the adjourned regular meeting of June 8, 1964 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously. Planning Commission Resolution No. 504 recommending changes in C-1 regulations of the Zoning Ordinance concerning signs, billboards, off street parking, etc. On the suggestion of the Planning Director who stated in part that such changes could be placed in D Overlay Zoning which would allow restrictions to be applied to specific areas as needed was on motion duly made and adopted, continued to JULY 7, 1964. Planning Commission Resolution No. 513 recommending the creation of a new zoning district and changes in the text of C-O, C-1 and M-l was explained at length by the Planning Director. (SEE COMPLETE REPORT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK). In part, the proposed new district would be titled "Community Commercial District", and its purpose would be to stabilize, improve and protect the business districts. It is designed to cover specific needs for the Towne Center and establishes permissive uses. It is stated in part that no ocher area is being considered for inclusion unless it might be the West Arcadia 'Hub' Shopping District. Projecturals were reviewed and discussed. Mayor Turner then declared the hearing open on the recommendation. No one responded to his inquiry as to whether or not anyone in the audience desired to speak to the matter, either for or against. The Planning Director read the proposed changes; that it would add to the list of permitted C-O uses - Banks and Savings & Loan Associations. In answer to Mayor Turner's inquiry if anyone desired to'speak to the matter, Henry Hege, 651.W. Duarte Road, 1. 6-16-64 <J !fJ37 C-1 Changes M-1 Changes 16:6270 Arcadia, stated in part that on behalf of the Pacific Savings & Loan Association which has a zone variance pending before the Planning Commission, the adjacent residents on Louise Avenue look with favor on the business but object to its being approved as a variance; that the inclusion of this business as a permissive c-o use would be advantageous. No one else desired to speak on the proposed c-o changes. The Planning Director read the recommended changes pertaining to C-1 zone explaining that certain sections of the ordinance would be deleted referring to residential uses; that automobile service stations would not be permitted in C-1; that it would allow sale of intoxicants where such sale is not the principal business; that restrictions on floor space would be eliminated and bowling alleys would also be permissive. That service stations which would become non conforming would be classified as C-2 uses. 1 No one desired to speak on the proposed C-1 changes. The Planning Director read the recommended changes in M-l. Slides were presented which depicted contrast between controlled develop- ments in other areas in the San Gabriel Valley and a number of industrial buildings in Arcadia. Extensive discussion was held on landscaping, permissive uses, yard requirements, off-street parking and regulations on sound levels, humidity, heat, glare and odors, none of which are to extend beyond property lines of the manu- facturing operations. Methods of measurement of the noise factor was explored with staff member Lewis Pollard acquainting Council with the results of the field survey made by a County Technician and Messrs. Hansen and Kuyper of the Planning Commission. He stated in part that the noise levels were found to be satisfactory, however, if Council and the industrialists felt that more leeway were needed, a possible 5 decibel range increase in the upper range could be permitted and still comply with the intent of the ordinance. The City Attorney stressed the need for objective standards for this type of regulation and stated that in the final preparation of the ordinance it would be necessary for him to have this same' technical group to insure use of the correct terminology particularly in the noise regulations. Mayor Turner then asked to hear from those either in favor of or ~n opposition to the proposed changes in M-1. Herbert G. Lamb, dba Lamb Machine Products Co., l5-B West St. Joseph Street, Arcadia, stated in part that he would appreciate clarifi- 1 cation as to just what is desirable industry in the subject area; what can be done.to make non conforming buildings acceptable. It was brought out that any implementation of the changes will have to be made over a period of time; that when and if structural alterations are to be made to a building, that would be the time to make it conforming; that some may never comply with the recommended changes and that such request would probably have to go before the Modification Committee for a variance to permit the alterations; that any non conforming building would continue in its present state until such time as an alteration were desired. / 2. 6-16-64 1 J 1031 Hearing Closed 1 ZONE VARIANCE (Vallone) -8- qq / 16:6271 Don Betsinger, 12 Yorkshire, Arcadia, sta~ed in part that he is considering purchasing property on Santa Anita Avenue which is in M-1 zone and that he would appreciate clarification of the text. He was advised that the entire file is available to him for perusal, either at the office of the City Clerk or in the Planning Department. He was also advised that property owners not now within the subject zone will have an opportunity to be heard in public hearings. Leo Howell, 305 N. Santa Anita Avenue, addressed Council in opposition to the 5' side yard recommendation and suggested consider- ation of,a 10' requirement on one side of a building with a common wall on the other side instead of 5' on each side of a building. He also referred to the requirement of a 15' setback for a corner 10~ and stated further in part that he could not see how the recommended changes could be enforced without compliance on the part of the property owner; that such changes might never be made. Robert E. Moser, 24 N. Fourth Avenue, stated in part that he was protesting because in his opinion the proposed requirements would impose a hardship on the small industry owner; he outlined his property and stated that to comply. would be economically impossible in his case. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously. Extensive discussion ensued particularly on the yard requirements. The Planning Director stated in part that the newer industrial parks are requiring more open space between buildings for light and air. Emphasis was placed for discussion on the 15' requirement for front yard Versus 10' and the 5' side yard requirement for each building. It was suggested that the Modification Committee could handle individual instances. The City Manager commented for the record that the Chamber of Commerce recommended a 10' setback and Councilman Forman observed that he had not seen the final report from the Chamber of Commerce~ MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Turner' and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance in accordance with the recommendations contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 513 with the exception of Part G-a which shall be changed from 15' to 10' as a front yard requirement; that the required side yard be as recommended, the Modification Committee having the authority to alter yard requirements when proper to so do. Planning Commission Resolution No. 517 recommending granting of a variance to permit the relocation qf an eight story apartment building with penthouse lounge heretofore approved by the City Council, but recommending denial of a variance for two roof-top penthouses thereon. The Planning Director summarized the contents of said Resolution which set forth in part that the relocation of the building will be a decided improvement permitting a more orderly development of the remainder of the block in which the building is located and this part of the zone variance application is recommended for approval; 3. 6-16-64 MEMBER APPOINTMENT (SCRTD) A-: sc I2T ANNEXATIONS (Proposed) 1\Sp STOP SIGN (Florence Ave) RESOLUTION NO. 3684 Adopted 5: .j"',//L+' 16:6272 but that the construction of two roof-top penthouses in the lounge area is not within the policy of the HSpecia1 Height Zone heretofore established by the City Council nor is it within the policy of the variance granted originally for the development; that such construction of penthouses for dwelling purposes in fact creates nine floors devoted at least in part to dwelling units and this part of the zone variance application is recommended for denial. Section 9291.2.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code setting forth a 10 day period in which an appeal may be filed by the applicant or any 1 other person, it was MOVED by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the matter be continued until June 30, 1964 at which time an adjourned regular meeting will be held. Senate Bill 42,Chapter 62 of the Statutes of the First Extraordinary Session of the 1964 Legislature enacts a new Southern California Rapid Transit District Law. The law provides for the establishment of a City Selection Committee, whose function will be to appoint four city members of the eleven-man Board of Directors of SCRTD and to fill any vacancies which may subsequently occur. Brief discussion held on the manner in which the four Directors may be selected and it was the consensus of the Council that it should be on the basis of grouping areas by corridor and not selected at large. MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by. Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that DALE E. TURNER be designated as the representative of the City to the City Selection Committee and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that in the future only those annexation proposals affecting the City of Arcadia be presented to the City Council; that all other proposals be filed and that said determination be made by the City Manager and the Planning Department. On recommendation of the City Manager,. Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police, MOTION was made by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that stop signs be placed on Florence Avenue at Palm Drive for both south and north bound traffic control. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3684, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF FLORENCE AVENUE AND PALM DRIVE AS A STOP INTERSECTION..FOR ,SOUTH .AND..-NORTH --BOUND TRAFFIC AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF STOP SIGNS THEREAT." 1 MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3684 be waived: 4. 6-16-64 1 WORK . COMPLETION (Santa Anita Avenue) (} /03/ BROKER I S FEE (Sale of City Owned Property) d- It) 'it, CONTRACT AWARD (Fire Alarm System) -4 /0 1(4 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 16: 6273 Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser Motion was further made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3684 be adopted. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work as performed by D & W Paving Company in the improvement of Santa Anita Avenue from Orange Grove Avenue to Grandview Avenue be accepted and that final payment be authorized in accordance with the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser The recommendation of the City Manager was accepted on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council authorize the payment of a broker's fee in the amount of $1,800 to Beach and F1aaten, Realtors, 650 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia in connection with the offer submitted by them on behalf of Helene L. Griffin in the purchase of City owned property at 1418 S. Baldwin Avenue. Said sale was authorized by the City Council on May 19, 1964. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser The following bids received June 10, 1964 in connection with the installation of a telephone fire alarm system. G & B Electric Company Steiny & Mitchel, Inc. $7,725.00 8,701.00 Engineer's Estimate 8,170.00 MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the bid of G & B Electric Company in the amount of $7,725.00 be accepted and that the City award the contract for the installation of a telephone fire 'alarm system to said company; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reihold, Turner None Councilman Balser 5. 6-16-64 AWARD OF CONTRACT (Ro1yn Place Extension) -?t- / 0 t./ q ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Santa Anita Beautification) J;ur TRACT NO. 28273 Final Acceptance +-q 11 LIABILITY INSURANCE PROPOSALS J-:~ .: '^"'C(,,, ~. ~ - 16: 6274 The following bids were received on June 16, 1964 at 11 A.M. on the extension of Ro1yn Place from St. Joseph Street to Santa Clara Avenue: W. R. Wilkinson Co., Inc. D & W Paving Inc. Crowell & Larson E. C. Construction Co. Larjo Co. $18,145.78 18,660.09 18,879.80 19,359.23 19,652.30 Engineer's Estimate 1 21,315.50 On recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager MOTION was made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for the extension of Ro1yn Place from St. Joseph Street to Santa Clara Avenue be awarded to W. R. Wilkinson Company, Inc., in the amount of $18,145.78; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form approved by the City Attorney. AYES: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Balser In continuance of the proposed program for the beautification of Santa Anita Avenue, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager submitted plans and specifications for the beautification thereof from Orange Grove to Grandview Avenues. The plans are to continue the scheme of beautification which currently exists on Santa Anita Avenue from Huntington Drive to Camino Real. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the work to be returned July 2, 1964 at 11 A.M. On notification by the staff that the improvements in Tract No. 28273 (located east of Santa Anita Avenue south of Christina Street) have been completed in accordance with City requirements and conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and the City Council, MOTION was made by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the streets be accepted for maintenance by the City and the surety bond deposited by the subdivider be released. 1 The Insurance Committee, appointed by the City Council to review proposals for third party legal liability insurance including personal injury, reported the receipt of two proposals as follows: 1. Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc. Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc., proposes to provide coverage through BENEFICIAL FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. Excess of one million coverage would be secured through Lloyd's and admitted domestic carriers. 6. 6-16-64 1 1 , " , ".I T(: f 16:6275 2. Transwest Insurance Brokers '.. Transwest proposes to provide coverage through INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, the City's present insurance carrier. Excess of one million coverage would be secured through Lloyd's. PREMIUM COMPARISONS 1st million 1 Year Policy Present Cost $17,396.18 3 Year Policy Present Cost Bayly" Martin & Fay Transwest $16,350.00 $15,175.75 Bayly, Martin & Fay Transwest General Liability (Flat) Auto (Estimate) $20,250.00 26,550.00 46,800.00 10,182.38 $56,982.38 $24,971.81 17,780.79 42,752.60 9,180.00 $51,932.60 $25,134.25 23,684.38 48,818.63 10,000.00 $58,818.63 4 million excess The Insurance Committee further recommended as follows: 1. That a three year policy for General Liability, except auto, as per specifications of the City be purchased from the Insurance Company of North America in the principal amount of $1,000,000 for a three year pre-paid premium of $24,971.81 through Transwest Insurance Brokers. 2. That a three year policy for auto non-ownership liability, as per specifications of the City be purchased from the Insurance Company of North America in the principal amount of $1,000,000 for a three year pre-paid premium of $708.33 through Transwest Insurance Brokers. 3. That a one year policy for auto liability insurance as per specifications of the City be purchased from Insurance Company of North America in the principal amount of $1,000,000 for an annual premium of $5,690.82 through Transwest Insurance Brokers. 4. That excess coverage for liabilities in the amount of $4,000,000 be purchased from Lloyd's, London, through Transwest Insurance Brokers for a gross three year premium of $9,180.00. MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the Insurance Committee as summarized above be approved and that the sum of $30,332.12 be appropriated from GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS ACCOUNT. NO. 290 and transferred to ACCOUNT NO. 409-61 in the GENERAL CITY BUDGET. AYES: NOES: AllSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold None Councilman Balser 7. 6-16-64 TRACT NOS. 28312 3- q 1R and 28438 FINAL ::9- '1'1 r . ACCEPTANCE ORANGE GROVE NO. 5 RESERVOIR Advertise for bids -j-/05/ ORDINANCE NO. 1245 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1246 Introduced 16:6276 On notification by the staff that the improvements in Tract No. 28312 (E1 Sereno Drive) and in Tract No. 28438 (Leafwood Lane) have been completed in accordance with City requirements and conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and the City Council, MOTION was made by Councilman Considine and Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that the streets in said tracts be accepted for maintenance by the City and the surety bonds deposited by the subdividers be released. On recommendation of the City Manager and Water Superintendent MOTION was made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the construction of Orange Grove No.5 Reservoir and appurtenances be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be received July 6, 1964 at 11 A.M. 1 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1245, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PART OF DOUBLE DRIVE AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1245 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser . Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1245 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser ,The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1246, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISHING OF A PART OF PECK ROAD AS A COUNTY HIGHWAY." MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1246 be waived: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser Councilman Reibo1d further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1246 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None Councilman Balser 8. 6-16-64 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION j- <gq 1 1 , AUDITORIUM STUDY SESSION Cancelled CONSIDINE BUDGET HEARING ADJOURNMENT 1 16:6277 Richter Casper, owner of 146-143 E. Huntington Drive, in the moratorium area, addressed Council to the matter of permissible occupancy of his building. He stated in part that he had conferred with the Planning Department and was advised that only the City Council could grant his request to allow Frank C. Duncan to occupy the rear building at said address for the prupose of cutting and sewing carpeting. Mr. Duncan, residing at 120 E. Colorado Blvd., G1endora, addressed Council stating in part that the building would only be used by him as a work shop; a carpet service business of cutting and sewing the material - preparing it for laying. The consensus of the majority of the City Council being that the business as outlined was essentially one of service which could be and sometimes is conducted as an incident to the retail carpeting business as would be permitted in the moratorium area, MOTION was made by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on a three to one vote (Councilman Forman voted 'No') that Mr. Casper be issued an occupancy permit and Mr. Duncan a business permit for such business at the building on the rear of the lot. . The City Manager advised of the receipt of a communication from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the proposed auditorium. Same referred to the Land Use Committee. Mayor Turner advised that the Study Session scheduled for June 25 would not be held. Councilman Considine read a communication received by him from Preston Doerfler, President Arcadia Riders Corral #48, pertaining to the Drag Strip (said matter to appear before Council on July 7). The letter opposed the operation and will become part of the record. Mayor Turner stated that the public hearing on the proposed budget for 1964-65 will be held at an adjourned regular meeting on June 30 at 8 P.M., that following adjournment of said meeting he desired to ,_ go into an executive session thereafter for the purpose of discussing." appointments to the various boards and/or commissions. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. until 8 P.M. JUNE 30, 1964. l)ah /~ Mayor Turner ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk 9. 6-16-64