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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL
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HEARING
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 1964
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on September 15,
1964 at 8 P.M.
Rev. John Toews, Arcadia Christian Church
Mayor Protempore Reibold
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
Mayor Turner
The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of August 27, 1964 and
the regular meeting of September 1, 1964 were APPROVED on MOTION by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 524 recommending the classifi-
cation into Zone D (architectural overlay) in addition to the basic
C-2 zoning of properties abutting both sides of Huntington Drive
from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue and the north side of Huntington
Drive from Santa Clara Avenue to Morlan Place.
Project urals were reviewed and the Planning Director explained
architectural restrictions to be imposed in the subject area stating
that under the Planning Commission recommendation the properties
will remain in C-2 with the added architectural regulations. He
further advised of the receipt of a communication from Mark
Nottingham, owner of property east of the railroad tracks which is
partially zoned M-l and C-l/C-2; that Mr. Nottingham had requested
M-l zoning for all of his property which zoning would permit orderly
redevelopment of the entire property with which request the Planning
Director concurred.
Mayor Protempore Reibold then declared the hearing open and asked
if anyone desired to address the City Council.
Clinton Mark Nottingham, Jr. spoke briefly reiterating the contents
of the communication pertaining to the request for M-l zoning.
No one else desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Councilman Forman,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the
hearing be closed.
After some discussion regarding the lifting of the moratorium on
building in the area concurrent with the completion of all zoning
restrictions, MOTION was made by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
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recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its
Resolution No. 524 be APPROVED; that the request of Mr. Nottingham
be granted; and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the
appropriate ordinance.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
APPEAL
(Howe)
W. A. Howe had appealed the decision of the Modification Committee
and the Planning Commission, both of which had denied his request
for permission to allow a 6' fence as originally constructed to
" , remain on his property at 545 Valido Road, a corner lot.
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f' The Planning Director explained the basis on which the request had
been denied; that in the opinion of the Modification Committee to
permit the fence to remain might set a precedent; that it had offered
two alternatives: 1) to relocate the fence to the required 10' set-
back line and 2) to permit the fence to remain but lowering it 2'
and altering it from a solid to an open-work type fence. The
Planning Commission had supported the Modification Committee and the
Planning Staff had stated the fence could be located at the required
setback line and comply with regulations.
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Mr. Howe addressed Council at length, stating in part that he could
not agree that to grant his request would set a precedent; he cited
three properties in the area having a side yard situation with
fences in excess of 4' with solid fencing; that two of these
properties, like his, have swimming pools; that the purpose of a
pool enclosure is to protect and to afford privacy; that in order to
receive final inspection of his pool he had reduced the fence to 4'
and made it of open-type construction which in his opinion is a
much less attractive fence.
Further discussion held on the practicability of relocating the
existing trees and/or plants if the fence were moved. Mr. Howe
stated that he desired to restore the fence to its original condition
and did not want to have to remove any of the landscaping; that this
would afford him and his neighbors privacy and protection from the
pool hazard to children.
The following persons spoke in support of granting the request and
favored the original fence construction from aesthetics and pro-
tective measures:
Robert Arth, 1017 Catalpa Road
Albert Bardin, 541 Valido Road
Foster C. Bumpus, 1041 Catalpa Road
Chester Walz, 550 Valido Road
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The City Manager called attention to the action of the Modification
Committee and the Planning Commission that both agencies had no other
choice under the regulations and that the appeal provision permits
the City Council to hear any property owner who feels a decision
creates a hardship. Discussion ensued on the location of fences on
corner 'properties, and in this instance the purpose of the fence
being for privacy and protection.
The consensus of the City Council being that each caSe must
on its own merit and that in the subject instance the fence
stand
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APPEAL
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to be inadequate for the sake of safety although it is legally
constructed, MOTION was made by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
City Council grant the request of W. A. Howe and modify the
applicable yard requirements to the extent necessary to permit him
to restore the fence to its original condition - 6' in height and
made of solid construction.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor, Turner
The City Attorney observed for the record that the pool fencing
ordinanCe was not designed to afford privacy because it permits
chain link fences; it was designed and intended solely to preclude
the small child from having open access to a pool.
Mrs. SU~anne Santo had appealed the decision of the Modification
Committee and the Planning Commission, both of which had denied her
request for permission to allow an existing patio roof to remain on
her property at 1317 Linda Way.
The Planning Director explained the basis on which the request was
denied by the Modification Committee; that the existence of a patio
. ,roof would not allow sufficient open rear yard space to remain. The
Aa~(I\Planning Commission had supported the Modification Committee. It
was brought out that awning companies do not always comply with the
Code and that in this case the awning was either installed without
a permit or a permit was issued based on an inaccurate drawing indi-
cating the location of the awning.
Mrs. Santo addressed Council stating in part that to remove the patio
roof would create a hardship on her family; that the glare from the
sunlight would be intense and that it is needed for shelter after
swimming.
Councilman Considine inquired as to the possibility of having a
movable awning, one which could be raised and lowered by being
hinged to the wall. The City Attorney advised that in such event
it would not be considered a permanent structure lessening the
amount of required open yard. Emphasis was placed on the firm stand
of the Modification Committee in disallowing encroachment into rear
yards where play area space is required; that in the subject case
the yard is relatively small and any encroachment would reduce the
required average open space; that this property also backs up to the
flood control channel and that the Modification Committee had adhered
to regulations in making its determination.
Councilman Forman then MOVED that the City Council sustain the
decision of the Modification Committee and the Planning Commission
and deny the appeal.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Forman, Reibold
Councilman Considine
Councilman Turner
The City Council advised that it had studied the architectural
restrictions recommended by the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff to be applicable in the Towne Centre (Property bounded on the
west by Santa Anita Avenue, on the south by Huntington Drive and on
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the northeast by the railroad) and concurred therewith. Brief
discussion held on parking provisions and the City Attorney advised
in that regard.
Councilman Forman MOVED that the architectural restLictions be
embodied in an appropriate resolution to be prepared by the City
Attorney. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 532 recommending the granting of
a variance for the construction and maintenance of a planned
residential unit development on the south side of Duarte Road
easterly of El Monte Avenue.
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Projecturals were shown and explained by the Planning Director.
Included were site utilization plans for 105, 100, 77 and 60 units.
The first two plans incorporated below grade parking, the latter two
surface parking. The plans to be considered at this time contain 88
units with both above and below grade parking. Emphasis was placed
on the density factor. The Planning Commission had recommended
1 unit for every 5000 sq. ft. if parking were below grade level and
6000 sq. ft. if parking were on the surface. The entire site
contains approximately 355,000 sq. ft. The recommendation takes into
consideration all property westerly to El Monte Avenue.
Extensive discussion held on the conditions as set forth in
Resolution No. 532; in part - that no single building shall contain
more than 4 dwelling units; that no more than 35 per cent of the
total dwelling units shall be more than one story in height; that
all parking except service and guest parking shall be either under-
ground or in an enclosed double garage; the front, side and rear yard
requirements were explored.
Councilman Reibold questioned the practicability of providing under-
ground parking for this type of development; that in his opinion
ramps are too costly; that he favored altering the sq. ft. re-
quirement from 6000 and 5000 to 5000 and 4000.
Councilman Forman commented that in the subject instance there are
driveways which are of minimum width and land is not being lost to
streets, curbs and gutters as would be the case in subdivisions.
Councilman Considine stated for the record that in his opinion there
is an abundance of R-3 property and that every move to create more
should be resisted until that already zoned R-3 is consumed; that
there are too many problems by zone changes which are being trouble-
some both in R-3 and C zoning; that the problem of economics is that
of the developer; that he believes the 6000 sq. ft. requirement 1
should be maintained and that the Planning Commission proposal for
condominium development is good. He then MOVED that the City Council
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in
its Resolution No. 532.
Councilman Balser seconded the motion with the comment that he agreed
with Councilman Considine and that the subject area should be
developed in keeping with adjacent residences.
Discussion then ensued on whether or not the 6 month time limit
ordinarily applicable to a variance should be extended. It being the
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3711
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consensus of the City Council that the time should be extended,
Councilman Considine MOVED that his motion include, "that the
variance be for a period of two years, which may be extended for
additional time without the necessity of notice or hearing thereof".
It was seconded by Councilman Balser ana carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimousiy that the Land Committee by authorized to place
the subject property on Duarte Road for sale on the open market under
the terms and conditions specified in the resolution governing the
variance.
The City Manager advised that architects, Fickes and Fickes, had
entered into an agreement with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce on
January 25, 1962 for the preparation of plans and specifications for
an office building to be constructed on city owned property at Holly
Avenue and Huntington Drive. He explained the contents of the
agreement and advised that inasmuch as the City will henceforth
finance the building which is proposed to be leased to the Chamber,
the architects will release the Chamber from said agreement and will
enter into a new agreement with the City which will include the $750
already paid to them by the Chamber. He recommended entering
into the agreement.
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the recommendation of the
City Manager be accepted and that he be authorized to enter into an
agreement on behalf of the City with Fickes and Fickes in form
approved by the City Attorney for architectural services for the
construction of an office building at Holly Avenue and Huntington
Drive - which is ,proposed to be leased to the Chamber of Commerce -
that the sum of $5000 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Reserve
for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund and
transferred to Capital Projects Account No. 102 - Holly Avenue Office
Building.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
The City Manager advised that the Local Formation Commission on
September 10, 1964 approved ,the annexation b~ the City of,property
located at 6804, 6810, 6818 and 6826 Golden West Avenue and 9815,
9823 and 9829 Naomi Avenue.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3711 ,entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
"ANNEXATION NO. 33 WEST ARCADIA UNINHABITED".
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RAPID TRANSIT
DISTRICT
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3713
Adopted
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
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Councilman Forman MOVED that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3711 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3711 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
The request of the Los Angeles Regional Transportation Agency that
the City adopt a resolution providing for an agreement between the
counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and
Ventura, the Southern California Rapid Transit District, the
California Highway Transportation,Agency and cities in the 'Larts'
area. The agreement would provide for the establishment of an Area
Coordinating Committee, a Regional Council of Planning and a Regional
Council of Engineering for the continuing purpose of promoting the
development of transportation systems within the area.
The City Manager advised that the agreement has been discussed with
the legal counsel of the League of California Cities which feels that
it is necessary to execute the agreement in order to comply with
Federal legislation regarding the disbursement of highway funds.
The City Attorney thereupon presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 3713 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION
OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNARDINO,
RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT AND
OTHER RATIFYING CITIES."
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried on roll call vote as follows that'the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 3713 be waived.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
MOTION was further made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman 1
Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 3713 be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
MOTION by Councilman Forman seconded by Councilman Balser and carried
unanimously that the plans and specifications for the beautification
of the median strip on Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and
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Second Avenues be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids to be returned on October 2, 1964 at 11 A.M.
The City Manager advised that an option to purchase a portion of
excess city owned property had been received; the property being
that primarily purchased for the extension of Santa Clara Street
westerly of Santa Anita Avenue and southerly to Huntington Drive;
that the option is for 19,808.76 sq. ft. of the remaining 30,000
sq. ft. He outlined the terms and conditions of the proposed option
and recommended its execution, however, he had r~ceived a request
from the optionee for relief from the moratorium to allow him to
cqnstruct an automotive center with accessory departments including
an automatic car wash. The uses referred to are permissible in C-2
zoning but the City Council has indicated its determination to
place the subject property in C-l & D zoning.
Discussion ensued and Councilman Considine MOVED that the City'." ,. "
Manager be authorized to proceed with the sale of the property under
the terms and conditions indicated in his report, the buyer to be
notified that the property is being classified C-l & D. Councilman
Balser seconded the motion.
Paul Doleshal, realtor, 44 E. Foothill Blvd., addressed Council in
part stating that the subject property is a difficult one; that it is
bordered on the south by automobile agencies and on the north by a
bowling alley; that under the City's C-l regulations neither one
is permissible. 'l"hat..the proposed -structures' <are to' be high t'ype
businesses with pa rklike grounds ..and attractive design. He asked the
City Council to reconsider its decision to rezone the area into C-l
and asked that C-2 be retained, for,-the immediate. area.
Projecturals were shown and discussed by the Planning Director who
explained that the present Hutchings Motor ,Company is located,fn",
C-2 & D which is proposed to remain. Recent action,by the City
Council permits bowling alleys in C-l; that all that remains of the
proceedings to place the subject property in C-l & D is the adoption
of the appropriate ordinance. Mr. Doleshal was, advised that the
public hearings on the proposed zoning have been terminated.
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Roll call was then taken on the motion to proceed with the sale.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Reibold
Councilman Forman
Mayor Turner
Councilman Forman had indicated during the discussion that he felt
the sale of the property should be postponed until the entire plan
had been resolved, i.e., the adoption of the appropriate regulatory
ordinance setting forth uses permissible. "
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the work as performed by
the Sully Miller Company in the construction of the median strip on
Huntington Drive from Santa Anita to Second Avenues be accepted and
that final payment in accordance with the contract be authorized.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
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FESTIVE
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1260
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MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried unanimously that the request of the American Association of
University, Women for permission to hold its annual Festive Fare at
Santa'Anita Park on November 5, 1964 from 10 A.M. until 9 P.M. be
granted.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business &
Professional Association for permission to hold its sidewalk sale on
Saturday September 26, 1964 between 10 A.M. and 5 P.M. be granted.
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Bids were received for the demolition and removal of buildings in the
first phase of the site clearance for the combined City Yards. On
recommendation of the City Manager and the Purchasing Officer MOTION
was made by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of the Mead
House Wrecking Company in the amount of $6,700 be accepted and that
the work be awarded to said company; that any irregularities or
informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that all
other bids be rejected and that the sum of $7,000 be transferred
from Reserve for Capital Projects Account #285 in 'the General Fund to
Capital Improvement Account #303, Combined City Yards Site Demolition.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
Upon advice of the City Manager and staff that the improvements in
Tract No. 27037 have been satisfactorily completed, MOTION was made
by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously that the streets in said Tract be accepted for
maintenance by the City.
MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried unanimously that the request of Stanley Van Orden, Sr., for
relief from the moratorium providing for an occupancy permit at 37 E.
Huntington Drive for the Stans Home Furniture Company, be granted.
Due to the absence of Mayor Turner, Ordinance No. 1259 which was
introduced at the regular City Council meeting of September 1, 1964
will appear on the agenda for the meeting of October 6, 1964.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content, 1
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1260, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 9233.8 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM
ZONES M-l AND C- 2 AND H TO ZONES C-C (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL), H
(SPECIAL HEIGHT), AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY), THE PROPERTY IN THE
CITY BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY SANTA ANITA AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY
HUNTINGTON DRIVE, AND ON THE NORTHEAST BY THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND
SANTA FE RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY."
MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
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ACQUISITION
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of Ordinance No. 1260 be waived:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
Motion was further made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman
Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1260 be INTRODUCED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold
None
Mayor Turner
The Planning Director advised of a meeting of the West San Gabriel
Valley Planning Council, its objectives and aims. ' Mayor Protempore
Reibold appointed Councilman Considine as Council's liaison to said
Planning Council.
The Planning Director also advised that a meeting between Temple
City and Arcadia is planned in the future at which time the
annexation program which the Planning Department has developed will
be discussed. It was suggested that the Director take notes of the
proceedings which could be relayed to the Lo~al Formation Agency (in
connection with possible annexation of properties in County areas).
The City Attorney commented that the Procedural Ordinance has been
submitted to the City Council and he is awaiting further instructions.
He also referred to the decision recently handed down on the Margolin
caSe and stated that he would like to discuss the matter further with
the City Council and suggested that this be done in executive session
on the evening of the next regular Study Session.
Councilman Considine, with reference to the proposed procurement of
the property owned by the Arden Farms, Inc., (located on the north-
east corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive) MOVED that
the matter be deferred for ninety days which would provide time to
study the financial position of the City - inasmuch as bids will be
taken during the interim for the construction of the combined City
Yards and that excess city-owned property may also be sold during
that time. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried
unanimously. The City Council was in accord that the proposal must
be kept in mind as the property is a vital corner.
On MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and
carried unanimously, a public hearing on Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 525 and 531 in connection with Annexation No. 33
West Arcadia Uninhabited and the zoning applicable thereto was
scheduled for October 6, 1964 at 8 P.M.
Mayor Protempore Reibold adjourned the meeting at 10:05 P.M. until
September 24, 1964 at 7:30 P.M.
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