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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 5,1965 I,,,,,,OA"" PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES 9-21-65 APPROVED HEARING (Bellitti) Permit approved --1 '77 c[ HEARING (zone variance) j-J/d. 7 I 16:6648 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1965 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on October 5, 1965 at 8 P.M. Monsignor Gerald M. O'Keeffe, Holy Angels Church Mayor Conrad T. Reibold PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None On MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously the Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1965 were APPROVED. Councilman Balser abstained from voting due to his absence from said meeting. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open on the application of John Bellitti, dba Johnny Tempo Motors, for a business permit to allow the operation of a used car lot at 419 E. Huntington Drive. No one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. It was further MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that a business permit be approved to said applicant. The Planning Director explored the zone variance application of Fran~ Marchese, owner of property located at 343 W. Colorado Boulevard, to permit the construction of 21 garden type apartments as reflected on projecturals which depicted the subject site as being surrounded and currently in R-l zone. The property is triangular in shape bounded by Renoak Way, the railroad and the proposed Foothill Freeway and Colorado Boulevard. The Planning Commission had reviewed the matter in public hearings but had not reached a determination, hence it was forwarded to the City Council without recommendation. Whereupon Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open. Richard Weimer, architect for the subject project, reviewed the characteristics as shown on several renderings. He explored the efforts which had been made to improve the property with single family residences developed according to standards for subdivisions in the City, but the land being situated between railroad, future freeway and a major street would not lend itself to the type of homes in the area. He then explained the proposed development which would present an R-l appearance in that the apartments would be split level, in clusters around an open air landscaped area, with closed garages; that the proposed project is in keeping with the general plan of placing this use between busy traffic arteries and single family use; that his client has an inherent right to place an 1. 10-5-65 16:6649 improvement on his property to realize a return for his investment providing it is not detrimental to the adjoining property. He stated in conclusion that the property is almost undevelopable for single family dwellings from the standpoint of economics in connection with egress and ingress from Colorado Boulevard and urged approval of the ~one variance application. Mrs. Monica Roach, 301 Harvard Drive, spoke in protest to-the construction of additional apartments within the City and to any rezoning of R-l property. I Robert Arth, 1017 Catalpa Road, representing the Rancho Santa Anita Resident's Association, referred to a letter to the Planning Com- mission dated June 18, 1965 in protest to this development and stated in part that there is a high vacancy factor in R-3 units at the present time and that a variance should only be granted where a hazard exists. He urged denial of the application. No one else desiring to be heard it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. Councilman Considine referred to the possibility of developing perhaps seven single family lots in the subject area; that with the railroad, the freeway and a major street, the location would be just as objectionable to apartment dwellers as single homeowners, whereas an R-l development would be more in keeping with the surrounding area and would offer a reasonable profit to the developer. Discussion held on the way this might be achieved. Councilman Forman was of the opinion that there is ample R-3 property yet to be developed, and that he could not see improving a relatively small triangular area with something other than the surrounding improvements. Councilman Balser stated in part that he could not conceive of rezoning the subject area which is co~pletely surrounded by R-l development. Councilman Turner observed that he was also opposed to too much R-3 ~oning but that the subject property is difficult to develop; that the proposed apartments would appear residential and if they could be rented in an area facing both a railroad and a freeway it would be a fair investment for the owner; that he is torn between two concepts in this instance. Mayor Reibold stated in part that to him it is far more important I than the approval or disapproval of this application that the City Council recognize what is taking place; that'he could not accept the implication that people who live in apartments are second rate citizens; that a home is a home whether it is an apartment or a house- that both are select places in which to live. Councilman Considine, with the expression that areas should be developed according to a plan that achieves the proper location for apartment growth and one that preserves R-l zoning - that persons have the right of preference - MOVED that the zone variance application be DENIED. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None 2. 10-5-65 , TRACT NO. 24286 Tentative Map .9- II J- .g I TRACT NO. 23972 Final Map JJ/dOA CONDITIONAL USE . APPROVED Shell Oil Company , p. ~uJ;t' A_ J.kQ " . . LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS (Survey) A',LowV I BID AWARD (Cleaning ,& cement mortar lining of water mains) ..1/1 &.6 16:6650 MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carri,ed unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 24286 consisting of portions of three single-family lots (9, 10 and 11 of Santa Anita Tract) ,be .APPROVED ,subject 'to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission in its report of September 28, 1965 with one' additional condition: that a tWo-car garage be provided for the property located at 815 North Second Avenue. Although the length of the street exceeds 500 feet the Commission waived this requirement. The Subdivision complies with Zone R-l standards and the cul-de-sac standards. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that Council accept and approve final map of Tract No. 23972 subject to the conditions of the approved tentative map; that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to endorse in due form such approval and acceptance on said map and to affix thereto the Corporate Seal of the City of Arcadia and to certify to the adoption and passage of a Minute Order at such time as there shall be deposited with the City of Arcadia a good and sufficient Surety Bond guaranteeing certain improvements in said Tract No. 23972, pursuant to Section 9114.2.of the Arcadia Municipal Code. ' The following Miflute Resolution was adopted on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the recommendation of the City Planning Commission contained in its Resolution No. 563 adopted September 28, 1965, Sections 9275.4.9, 9275.4.12, and Paragraphs 1 and 4 of Section 9275.4.11 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be waived with respect to the Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing Service Station at 171 East Live Oak Avenue in the City of Arcadia, such waiver to become operative upon the effective date of the Conditional Use Permit as granted by said Planning Commission Resolution No. 563. Mrs. Richard Trevor, President of the League of Women Voters of Arcadia, presented t~ the City Council copies of an intensive Community Pilot Study: The work involved therein was accomplished by the members and Mrs. Arthur W. Reiter spoke to the survey as did Roge~ Johnson, Vice President of Marketing and Research with the firm of Hixon and Jorgenson. The City Council expressed appreciation to the League for its interest 'in the opinion of citizenry concerning city government. The following bids were received on September 20, 1965 for cleaning and cement mortar lining water mains in place, the lowest bid being made by Pipe Linings, Inc. in the amount of $33,448: Pipe Linings, Inc. Raymond International, Inc. Centriline Division United Pipe Lining $33,448.00 38,848.00 48,980.00 Motion was made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and ~arried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council accept the ~ecommendation of the City Manager; that a contract for the cleaning and cement mortar lining water mains in place be awarded to Pipe Linings, Inc. in the amount of $33,448; that all other bids be 3. 10-5-65 BID AWARD (Water Dept, Equipment) P. fa,f. /Ivv' , -I} WORK ACCEPTANCE (water main) -J/l65~' EASEMENT (City Yard) .:i79 0 16:6651 rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are provided in the 1965-66 Budget Account 470-71-1 - Replacement Project - Water Department. \. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None I The following bids were received for 195 cast iron fittings for the Water Department, the lowest bid being made by Park-Son Incorporated in the amount of $5,208.22: Park-Son Incorporated Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company Keenan Pipe and Supply Company Taylor Jett Company Grinnell Company of Pacific *Error in addition. Corrected total Culver Supply Company $5,208.22 5,235.98 5,459.95 5,551.81 5,647.46 7,978.36* 6,018.38 6,495.96 MOTION was made by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager; that a contract for furnishing the Water Department with 195 cast iron fittings in the amount of $5,208.22 be awarded to Park-Son, Inc.; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities or informalities in the bids or bidding process be waived, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute such contract on behalf of the City for the performance of the contract and in the amount specified in form approved by the City Attorney. Funds are available in Account 470-71.1, 1965-66 Budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None On MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows the work performed by the Royal Pipeline Company in the replacement of water mains in Norman Avenue from Holly Avenue to Baldwin Avenue and in Fifth Avenue from Duarte Road to Huntington Drive was ACCEPTED, and final payment authorized in accordance with the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None I On MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously the City Council approved a Grant of Easement to the Southern California Edison Company as delineated by the Director of Public Works on a plot plan of the Corporation Yard site and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. This is in connection with the relocation of power distribution 4. 10-5-65 PTA CARNIVAL (Hugo Reid) ," Ji', p r~ 1m CARNIVAL (Santa Anita School) A~pR 16:6652 facilities on the south side of Huntington Drive to the southerly line of the property owned by the City and on which the Corporation Yard will be constructed. , MOTION by ,Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the City Council grant permission to the Parent-Teachers Association of Hugo Reid School to hold its annual carnival on October 23, 1965 from 11 A.M. and 6 P.M., and the provisions of Section 6220.12 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be waived. MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the City Council grant permission to the Parent Teacher's Association of Santa Anita School to hold its annual carnival on Saturday, October 23, 1965 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 P,M. SIDEWALKS The City Manager explored the seven concepts upon which the con- struction of the sidewalk program was based in a report dated September 7, 1965. This report with modification was approved by -11/,:;\./ the City Council. He continued that during the interim considerable concern had been evinced regarding an item in the proposed program which would require property owners whose driveways were constructed of other than 'concrete to reconstruct their driveway entrance aprons 'at the time the 'sidewalk was constructed. (It, had been contended that if the program did not take place, existing driveway aprons would be adequate for the residential property owners). It was also noted that initially two sections would be concentrated upon; i. e., .. _ '1, .:, _ll :I.. Holly Avenue from Huntington Drive to Live Oak Avenue, and Santa Anita Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to the north City limits. t.. ,g ::1' I !',"': .; ROTARY PLAZA J1/f It was ,MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the program as outlined, except that where non-conforming driveways exist in the areas where sidewalks are to be constructed, that the driveway aprons be reconstructed as part of the sidewalk program, total cost of same to be borne by the Capital Projects Fund. Warren Paetz, 501 Columbia Road, spoke in favor of the sidewalks, but, stated in part that consideration should be given property owners-who. have been required to pay for their sidewalk aprons pursuant to the' .. City ordi'nance. It was agreed that Mr. Paetz had a good point and it was noted that a master plan of the sidewalk program will be available prior to the start of construction; that it could be used as a guide to not only an individual property owner but to staff as well as it will indicate the proposed sidewalk areas. Roll call vote was then taken on the motion: AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen None None Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold Pursuant to Section 2122.4.1 of the Procedural Ordinance it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the request of the Arcadia Rotary Club concerning 5. 10-5-65 16:6653 the construction of a plaza be considered at this time. The proposed Rotary Plaza would be constructed as a landscaped terrace around the grade level on the circular perimeter at the corner of Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive, the site of the new Chamber of Commerce Office Building. The report dated September 29, 1965 outlined the design, material, etc. The project would cost approximately $3000 to be borne in its entirety by the Arcadia Rotary Club. The City Council expressed appreciation and on MOTION by Counci~man I Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously the project was APPROVED subject to the concurrence of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. A communication to this effect will be directed to the Club. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Mrs. Betty M. Fester, 834 Hugo Reid Drive, protested the construction of a sidewalk in her particular block; that from her observance there are not sufficient children walking to and from school to warrant the installation; that she desires to maintain the quiet suburban atmosphere of the area and that the yards and homes were not planned for sidewalks, that in her case her home would become too close to the walkway infringing on the privacy of her home. She urged the City Council to reconsider and suggested more intensive police patrol for traffic violations in the subject area. E. C. Dunson, 820 Hugo Reid Drive also protested the proposal; that children uSe bicycles or take the bus to school; that the sidewalks could be used for skating purposes. Jack B. Mallon, 814 Hugo Reid Drive, stated in part that he observed few children walking in the block but had noticed large carrier trucks and other vehicles using Hugo Reid Drive. He was advised that this was illegal to trucks other than those making actual deliveries in the area, and will be investigated by the City staff. It was noted that the construction of sidewalks for Hugo Reid Drive is not contemplated for at least four years and that during the interim the situation will be carefully studied. The possibility of installing speed limit signs on Michillinda at Hugo Reid Drive and of a sign to slow the traffic for school children will also be investigated. g. / / / ;).-- The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1308, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.13 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 534 WEST DUARTE ROAD IN SAID CITY FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONES c-o AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY). I ORDINANCE NO. 1308 INTRODUCED MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1308 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None 6. 16:6653 ,? 1 10RDINANCE NO. 1306 REINTRODUCED LIVE OAK STUDY t. ..., ~. MINUTES 9-20-65 CORRECTED 3/Ji/ I NEW MOTION . j" ORDINANCE AMENDED 16:6654 Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1308 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Discussion held on staff recommendations on the wording in this ordinance which was introduced on September 21, 1965, MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that Ordinance No. 1306 as introduced be AMENDED as recommended in the communication from the City Attorney dated September 30, 1965. Whereupon the City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 1306 as thus amended, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1306, as thus amended, entit led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "BICYCLES" OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "BICYCLES AND WHEELED TOYS." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1306 ,as thus amended be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1306 be reintroduced as thus amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None In order to correctly reflect the intent of the City Council and of the Motion originally made by Councilman Considine at the meeting of July 20, 1965, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine that Page 5 of the City Council minutes of July 20, 1965 (Book 16, Page 6599) official minutes of the City Clerk be amended by substituting for the paragraph: "The recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 548 pertaining to the south side of Live Oak Avenue from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue was approved on Motion by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows. Staff to submit Zone 'D' regulations to be applicable thereto.", the following: "Councilman Considine moved, 'Inasmuch as Planning Area 'B' is presently C-2, and inasmuch as the City Council is considering C-2 for portions of Part 'E', that the City Cou~cil make Area 'B' also cc2 with a 'D' Overlay inasmuch as it would then become compatible with the area just determined.' This motion was seconded by Councilman Forman and unanimously carried." Following this correction, it was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman, and carried unanimously that the last 7. 10-5-65 ORDINANCE NO. 1307 REINTRODUCED RESOLUTION NO. 3821 ADOPTED ::1-1101 16:6655 six lines of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1307 as introduced be amended to read, "should be and the same shall remain classified in Zone C-2 only and the D Zone (architectural overlay) heretofore applicable thereto is hereby repealed, and from and after the effective date of this ordinance saID real property shall be zoned and established as a district in Zone C-2 and said Zoning Ordinance and the map contained in Section 9233.21 thereof are hereby amended to reclassify and designate the above described property as a district in Zone C-2". ., Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read I the title of Ordinance No. 1307 as thus amended, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9233.20 AND 9233.21 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA ' BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY EL MONTE AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY THE 'SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, ON THE EAST BY SECOND AVENUE AND ON THE NORTH BY A LINE PARALLEL TO AND DISTANT 600 FEET NORTHERLY OF LIVE OAK AVENUE EASTERLY OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND 600 FEET NORTHERLY OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE." ; MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1307 as thus amended be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None MOTION further made by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1307 as thus amended be reintroduced: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3821, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM ZONE C-2 TO ZONE C-l ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MICHILLINDA AVENUE NORTH OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE IN SAID CITY." 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. 3821 be waived: AYES: NOES': ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None I Councilman Forman further MOVED that Ordinance No. 3821 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The Planning Director advised that the Commission will meet Thursday October 7, 1965 in lieu of October 12, 1965. The Commissioners will be attending the League of California Cities' Conference in San' Francisco. 8. 10-5-65 t,o-.m ..., ~: \ I " . 16:6656 The City Attorney was excused from attending this meeting due to a conflict with other prior commitments. Councilman Turner advised of his appointment by Judge Evelle Younger on a Citizens Advisory Committee to prepare a program for the prevention and control of crime. Mayor Reibold called attention to the forthcoming tribute to Patricia Pratt to be held at the City Library on Sunday October 10, 1965 at 2 P.M. In memory of Miss Pratt a Bosendorfer concert grand piano will be presented to the City. The meeting adjourned at 10 P.M. ATTEST: @?~ 4Af ~ C~ty Clerk 9. 10-5-65