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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 15,1964 1 " INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (8- 27 - 64) (l}-1-64) HEARING (Zoning Towne Centre C-2 & D) 5- '?r9 I 16:6361 MINUTES 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 1. 9-15-64 16:6362 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. )ru-l,/( (/I t':l 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. 1 p: ~ 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 I 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 appears 2. 9-15-64 1 APPEAL (Santo) P: 7irJi 1 'D' (C-C Zone) 16:6363 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 3. 9-15-64 DUARTE ROAD DEVELOPMENT {J-/oG0 16:6364 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. 1 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 4. 9-15-64 1 LAND SALE -8 10 s-c" CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Building) !l1/f 1 ANNEXATION NO. 33 (West Arcadia) , -!f/oso RESOLUTION NO. 3711 Adopted -::9- 10 S 0 16:6365 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". 5 . 9-15-64 -f}- /~!L) RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT a:RTS RESOLUTION NO. 3713 Adopted a: tE.TS ADVERTISE FOR BIDS 16:6366 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: 1 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 6. 9-15-64 LAND SALE (Excess City- owned) 1 4/05"1 1 WORK COMPLETION -3/043 16:6367 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. , , 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 7. 9-15-64 AAUW FESTIVE FARE A.: pI€. WABPA SIDEWALK SALE Cl~Pr<. AWARD OF CONTRACT -j- 1?O TRACT NO. 27037 -:::;- 'S s 7 MORATORIUM RELIEF Furniture Store -j 81 r ORDINANCE NO. 1260 Introduced (Towne Centre Zoning) 16:6368 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. 1 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 8. 9-15-64 1 STUDY SESSION LAND ACQUISITION (Delayed) (N.sp) 1 ANNEXATION (West Arcadia) ADJOURNMENT 16:6369 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. GaL" ~ Mayor Turner ~ /~ --- ~~ City Clerk 9-15-64 9.