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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 16,1962 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLAQUE PRESENTATION ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES (10-2-62) TECHNICAL STUDY COMMITTEE (nsp) . G HEARING I (Baker) F:939 15:5802 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA OCTOBER 16, 1962 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., October 16, 1962. The Invocation was offered by Rev. H. Warren Anderson, Pastor of the Arcadia Community Church. Mayor Butterworth led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Butterworth presented to,Mr. E. E. Rutherford a plaque expressing the appreciation of the City for his services on the Planning Commission, from which he had recently resigned. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth None MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 2, 1962 be approved as submitted in writing. Mayor Butterworth appointed the following as members of a Technical Study Committee to review the City's present requirements for construction of multiple units and to determine procedure to follow to assure long term .quality construction of such buildings: ~os.~pl-\: Richard K. Weimer, ('JOiUl:Surra, , Kermit Ferguson, R. E.-Tobin, Paul H. Howe, 2019 Seventh Avenue 306 Marilyn Place 305 Armada Road 1110 Greenfield Avenue 729 Anoakia Lane Staff Members: Messrs. William Phelps, Planning Director and Edward Chastain, Superintendent of Building & Safety, Mayor Butterworth requested the City Clerk to notify the above individuals as to their appointments to said committee and the Planning Director to schedule the first meeting. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on the application of Charlotte and Vern Baker, 505 North New Avenue, Monterey Park, as now owners, for a business permit to conduct the nursery school at 1111 Okoboji Drive, and inquired if anyone desired to speak to the matter. Mrs. Baker stated from the audience that she had nothing to add to her application. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Reibold MOVED that the hearing be closed. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was' carried unanimously. Councilman Reibold further ~ that the Council authorize the granting of a business permit to Charlotte and Vern Baker, the new owners'of the nursery school at 1111 Okoboji Drive, to operate said school. Councilman '. Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. 1. 10-16-62 HEARING (Strangio - Continued) F:947 HEARING (Knutsen & Adashek) P:LS 15:5803 Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open on the application of Dominic F, Strangio, 521 So. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, for a business permit to allow the operation of billiard and snooker tables at 21 Morlan Place (Arcadia Bowling Courts), this being a change of equipment ownership only, To Mayor Butterworth's inquiry as to whether anyone wished to speak to the matter, the applicant stated that he did not wish to make a statement. No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Turner MOVED that the hearing be'c10sed. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously, Upon the City Manager advising that there was one report on the matter I not available at the present time, and upon his recommendation, Council- man Balser MOVED that final action on the subject application be tabled until the next regular Council meeting (November 7,1962), Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mayor Butterworth declared the hearing open,in accordance with Section 9123.5.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, on the appeal of Messrs. A. O. Knutsen and Joe Adashek from Planning Commission recommendation for denial of Lot Split No. L-62-26 (475 West Longden Avenue) and inquired if anyone desired to be heard on the matter. Mr. Joe Adashek, one of the appellants, addressed the Council, and stated in substance that in his opinion the primary objection of the Planning Commission to the requested lot split was that it would not conform to the general area, He mentioned the various lot sizes in the area, adding that about 500 feet immediately north of the subject property there are 10 lots with frontages of 66 feet or less and a depth of approximately 125 feet; that on Longden Avenue about 200 feet east of the subject property there are two lots with frontages of 59 and 65 feet respectively; that he thought the lot split would be an improvement to the appearance of the neighborhood. The Planning Director outlined the history of the subject lot split request, stating in part that there is presently an existing house on the subject property, That the request has been before the Planning Commission three times and each time has been denied, the basic reason being that the lots in the general area are substantially larger; that it was felt the lot could be more advantageously divided into two lots, He added that on all three occasions the staff had recommended approval of the lot split request subject to certain conditions, one being that the existing house be removed, as in the opinion of the staff it would be more in conformity to have three new structures rather than two new and one old structure in the center. That although the staff had recommended approval, the Planning Commission felt very strongly that the lot split should be denied, Mayor Butterworth inquired of Mr. Adashek as to his feelings about the old house being removed and Mr, Adashek replied that in his opinion the house could be remodeled to conform with the proposed new structures; however, I if the approval of the lot split was contingent upon the removal of the house it would be agreeable. In answer to Councilman Reibo1d's questions as to why he felt the house should be removed, its age and size, the Planning Director replied that from a visual inspection of the property he was of the opinion that if the house were allowed ,to remain, although it could be improved, it would have a tendancy to devaluate the two new houses; that the renovation of the old house would be very costly; that it is over 20 years old and has approximately 1500 to 1700 square feet of living area, Mr. Adashek suggested that the Council permit the old house to remain upon condition that the improvements and remodeling be made to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. 2. 10-16-62 I TRACT NO. 22838 (Tentative - Continued to 11-7-62) F:948 I 15:5804 No one else desiring to be heard, Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hearing be closed.' Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Discussion then ensued with emphasis on the old house and its possible renovation to conform with the proposed new structures, it being stated in part that it would probably be almost as costly to improve the old structure as to remove it and build a new house; that architecturally it would be difficult to remodel the existing structure to conform with the proposed new houses. Councilman Phillips then ~ that the recommendation of the Planning Commission not be approved and that Lot Split No. L-62-26, 475 West Longden Avenue, as requested by Messrs. A. O. Knutsen and Joe Adashek, be approved subject to the conditions contained in the Planning Department repo~t on the lot split application dated October 3,1962. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion. Mayo~ Butterworth commented that inasmuch as the requested lot split had been before the Planning Commission on three occasions and had been denied, and ~hat such denial must have been based upon substantial grounds, he would be inclined to support the Planning Commission. The following roll call was then taken of the above motion to grant the lot split subject to conditions: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner NOES: Mayor Butterworth ABSENT: None The Planning Director advised that the subject tentative map shows Los Altos Avenue connecting to Florence Avenue, thus eliminating the Long cul de sac. That from a Planning viewpoint the benefits accruing to the area as a result of the street opening outweigh the minor variations required in the Code and that the Planning Commission recommends approval subject to the following conditions, as set forth in its report dated October 10, 1962: 1. the excess land at 2434 Florence Avenue shall be disposed of to the adjacent property owners so as not to become separate parcels. 2. the balance of street right of way opposite lots 1 and 2 should be acquired and improved with the development of this tract. 3. All structures and buildings within or across the tract boundary and the structure shown on lot 2 shall be removed or relocated complying to all City Ordinances, Codes and regulations, and be done to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. 4. Authorize the Subdivider to establish a trust in accordance with Resolution No. 2512 on the property at 518 Palm Drive. 5. .ees and deposits required: Street lights Street trees $460.00 204.00 Street signs Recreation fee $ 70.00 200.00 Total $934.00 6. that the City Council initiate appropriate proceedings to acquire and improve the portion of the property at 505 Los Altos Avenue. 7. Provide 60 foot right of way for Los Altos Avenue. 8. Remove all trees from the street right of way. 3. 10-16- 62 ZONE VARIANCE (Motel 6 - Reconsider- ation) F:935 15:5805 9. Provide all easements required for rear line utilities. 10. Install all standard street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. Improvements, grades and drainage shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. An aerial map of the area was displayed and the Planning Director added that the subject tentative map represents the third application to develop property within the subject area this year. That last February the Planning Commission denied a lot split request which would have created a new lot on Los Altos Avenue; that in June a tentative map was denied which would have increased the length of the cul de sac, which is I presently in excess of the Code provision limiting cul de sac streets to 500 feet. That it has been the desire of the Planning Commission to have the subject area developed to provide an orderly extension of Los Altos Avenue to Florence Avenue. Discussion ensued regarding the above conditions, the lot sizes as shown on the tentative map, the street right of way, etc. Mr. Fred Kennedy, 370 Woodruff Avenue, an attorney, addressed the Council, requesting a continuance to enable him to fully prepare a case for his clients who were opposed to the street being opened. Councilman Reibold, while expressing willingness to grant a continuance, stated in part that he is opposed to the City entering into condemnation proceedings where a property owner does not wish to sell his property in order to straighten a street; also according to his information, the opposition of the residents of Los Altos Avenue is not to the subdivision per se but to the street being opened. The remainder of the Council indicating willingness to grant a continuance and the subdivider (Mr. Bauman) stipulating his consent to a continuance, Councilman Reibold MOVED that the subject matter be continued to the Council meeting of November 7, 1962. Councilman Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips requested that prior to the Council meeting of November 7, 1962 the file on the tentative map of the subdivision on the subject street that had been denied be submitted to the Council. Upon the suggestion of Councilman Turner, Mayor Butterworth indicated that it might be well for Mr. Kennedy and the subdivider to confer with each other in an endeavor to resolve some of the complexities of the situation. Di~cussion was held on the request of Paul A. Greene and Wm. W. Becker, presented by Mr. Arthur A. Henzell, their attorney, for reconsideration of Council's denial of October 2, 1962 of a zone variance on property located at 225 Colorado Place to permit the construction and operation of a 122 unit motel. Mr. Henzell advised that his clients now'propose to I decrease the number of units to 86 (307. decrease) which should, in their opinion, offset the primary opposition of density, and wo~ld thus permit' additional landscaping. Mr. Henzell also requested, if the Council did consent to reconsider, that determination be expedited due to the length of time that has elapsed since the original presentation of the matter. It was stated that inasmuch as the proposition as now presented is different than the original application, as has been Council's policy, the Planning Commission should first be given the opportunity of studying the-new presentation and then giving the Council the benefit of its thinking. The City Attorney explained the different procedures the Council could follow with respect to either referring the matter to the Planning' Commission for recommendation merely on the decrease in density, or for complete reconsideration, or for public hearing, or, if the Council so desired, reconsideration by the Councilor for public hearing before the Council. 4. 10-16-62 I I HELISTOP - REGULATIONS F:905 15:5806 Mayor Butterwor~h stated in part that in his opinion, inasmuch as the Planning Commission had not tendered its recommendation in the original presentation and this being a major change, it should have the option of reconsideration and recommendation or setting a public hearing and recommendation to the Council, Councilman Reibold felt that inasmuch as the matter is a request for a zone variance the Planning Commission should hold another public hearing on the amended plans to enable the public to be heard. Councilman Phillips stated in substance that he was agreeable to the matter being referred to the Planning Commission and staff for review and recommendation but did not think another public hearing before the Planning Commission was necessary as other than the matter of densi~y the same testimony would be presented. Councilman Balser was of the opinion that the new rendering (Plan C) should be reviewed by the Planning Commission as had plans A and B, but that nothing would be gained by another public hearing before that body, That perhaps upon receipt of recommendation from the Planning Commission the Council could schedule a public hearing, Upon further urging by Mr. Hense11 for expedi~ious determination, Council- man Phillips MOVED that the Council grant the request of 'the applicants and reconsider its action of October 2,1962. Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Reibold MOVED that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration with a request that a new public hearing be held. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Phillips then MOVED that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for its advisory comments on the new plot plan and to the staff for recommendation, reports to be submitted to the Council prior to its next regular meeting, Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Further discussion ensued. Councilman Turner stated in part that he saw no reason for a new public hearing. The City Manager suggested that a public hearing be ~cheduled by the Council on November 7, i962 after receipt of the Planning Commission's advisory comments. Councilman Reibold stated that he personally desired the recommendation and the vote of the Planning Commission on the Plan C. Councilman Phillips then amended his motion by adding thereto that the City Clerk be instructed to schedule a public hearing on the subject matter for November 7, 1962 and that appropriate notices be mailed, at which time the Council would consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff and any further evidence from the public. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the amended motion which was carried unanimously, The City Manager reported that the City Attorney has prepared Resolution No, 3522 containing regulations pertaining to heliports or helistops on City owned land and that it is his recommendation that said resolution be adopted, 5. 10-16-62 RESOLUTION NO. 3522 AMBULANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT F:439 Stop SIGN (third & Duarte) S:SS RESOLUTION NO. 3525 15:5807 The City Manager continued that with reference to Councilman Turner's proposal that a business license fee be charged for those operating to and from the City port, investigation of various helistop operations in municipalities disclosed no location where business licenses or fees of any kind are charged except where the helicopter company has its head- quarters within that municipality, and that advice from the President of the National Helicopter Operators Association was to the effect that no business licenses are required, to his knowledge, in other sections of the country for operations such as the City's. The City Manager suggested that the City's operation be put on a trial basis, keeping a log in the Police Department as provided in Resolution I No. 3522, to determine the frequency of use by the various helicopter operators, and from this determine if it is worth while to establish some type of landing and take off fee rather than a business license. After discussion, and it being the determination of the Council that the City Manager's recommendations were well taken, but that a test period of six months or one year should be' specified, Councilman Turner MOVED that the Council accept the recommendations of the City Manager as contained in his communication to the Council dated October 3,1962, and explored at this meeting, with the addition of a time element of one year for the trial period. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3522, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING UP LOCAL HELIPORT REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 3628 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE." MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman 'Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3522 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3522 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager as contained in his report of October 3, 1962, and consent to the assign- ment of the agreement dated October 15, 1958 between the City and Glasser) Miller Ambulance Service, to Glen D. Crippen, doing business as Arcadia Ambulance Service, 500 South First Avenue, said agreement providing for emergency ambulance service for the City. MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the Police Department, and authorize the installation of a Boulevard Stop Sign at the southeast corner of Third Avenue and Duarte Road. Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3525, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD AVENUE AND DUARTE ROAD AS A STOP INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT." 6 . 10-16-62 I TRACT NO. 27240 (Final) F:892 WAIl&PA (Band Review) A:PR BOYS' CHRISTIAN LEAGUE P:Sa1e RESOLUTION NO. -3527 I 15:5808 MOTION by Councilman Reibo1d, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3525 be waived: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: None Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth . Councilman Reibo1d Motion seconded by follows: further MOVED that Resolution No. 3525 be adopted. Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None .ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried unanimously t~at the recommendation of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works ~nd the Water Superintendent be approved and that the City accept the improvements in Tract No. 27240 for maintenance and the surety bond deposited by the subdivider be released. MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d and carried unanimously that the Council grant the request of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association to hold its Annual Invitational Band Review on November 17, 1962 at 10:00 A.M., the parade to start in the Santa Anita Race Track parking lot, proceeding south on Baldwin Avenue to Camino Real, dispersing along LoveUAvenue, with awards to be made at the Arcadia High School Stadium, and to display for a week or ten days before November 17, 1962 an overhead street banner announcing the event. The City Manager read a communication dated October 16,1962 from the Boys' Christian League, addressed to the Council, regarding the parcel of ground owned by the City and used by the Boys' Christian League, wherein they offer for the 1.017 acres the sum of $3,200.00. Said letter points out that they developed the parcel from what was a part of the Rio Hondo river bed, at which time they had a lease from the City; that when the golf course was laid out the land they had been using was included in the golf course lease; that the land is landlocked except for passage through the golf course, the Boys' Christian League property or through the Los Angeles County Flood Control right of way. Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Reibo1d MOVED that the matter be referred to Councilmen Phillips and Turner (Property Disposal Committee). Councilman Balser seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Upon the Council deFermining that a request be filed with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for an allocation from its Crossing Protection Fund in the maximum amount of $3,669.50 toward the cost of construction of protection at the crossing of the tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at First Avenue at Santa Clara Street, the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read th~ title of Resolution No. 3527, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY TO FILE A REQUEST WITH THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF SAID STATE FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND." MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3527 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. 10-16-62 BUSINESS PERMIT (Bench) F:Rev. ELECTION F:928 ORDINANCE NO. 1192 (Adopted) F:936 RESOLUTION NO. 3524 15:5809 Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Resolution No. 3527 be adopted. 'Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that, the Council approve the application of the Bench Ad Company for a permit to install a bench on the southwest corner of Baldwin Avenue at Camino Real, abutting property located at 1501 southl' Baldwin Avenue' (no advertising), said location having been approved by the Director of Public Works. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize the issuance of a warrant to Martin & Chapman Co.,Ltd., 5146 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach 5, California, in the amount of $352.35 covering sample ballot enclosure for the City's proposition "w" in the forthcoming Special Municipal Election of November 6~1962, said sum to be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund: 'AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Upon Mr. Joseph O. Gal1a1, 506 Santa Cruz Avenue, agreeing to execute at this time the documents prepared by the City Attorney relative to . dedicating for street and alley purposes a strip of land 20 feet wide extending the existing alley south of Live Oak Avenu~ westerly to Lenore Avenue in approximately straight direction, and to imProve the same to City standards concurrent'with any development of the property, the City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No; 1192, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.21 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE R-3 TO ZONE C-2 THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LIVE OAK AND LENORE AVENUES IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Turner, 'seconded by' Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance' No. 1192 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibo1d, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Turner further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1192 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows: I AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3524, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE TO PERMIT A NURSERY SCHOOL AND DAY CAMP AT 716 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibo1d roll call vote as follows that the reading of the fu11'body No. 3524 be waived: and carried on of Resolution 8. 10-16-62 15:5810 AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3524 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Balser, Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth NOES: None ABSENT: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I PROPOSED BRIDGE CROSSING P:R & L Mr. Jay L. Brakebush, 82 West Santa Anita Terrace, and Mrs. Virginia W. Martin of 83 West Santa Anita Terrace, addressed the Council, in opposition to the proposed bridge crossing over the wash adjacent to their property. They stated in substance that they did not approve its present form; that it would not conform with the landscaping in the area and requested consideration of constructing it underground. Lengthy discussion ensued as to the feasibility of landscaping rather than the proposed five foot sidewalks; that landscaping would entail maintenance which the City could not undertake. Mrs. Martin suggested that the overflow from the sprinklers watering the lawns in the area would be sufficient to water the landscaping. The subject of drainage was explained by the Director of Public Works. Upon the City Manager mentioning that the matter had not had sufficient time to be studied by the staff, ~yor Butterworth requested the staff to consider all possibilities, to make changes if possible, and to see if something could not be worked out to the mutual satisfaction of all concerned. MATTERS PROM CITY OPPlC IALS ADJOURNMENT I Councilman Turner submitted to the Council ,copy of an agenda used by the City of Monrovia, the format of which might be interesting to the City of Arcadia. At 10:15 P.M. Mayor Butterworth declared the meeting adjourned. /l.:J /:~<HJfl- ~ Mayor Butterworth ~~~~ City Clerk 9. 10-16-62