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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 7,1964 I"",,,,,,,,," ~, PLEDGE OF ALLEGlANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES HEARING (County Park Regulations) ORDINANCE NO. 1231 , (Adopted) 1 15:6155 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA JANUARY 7, 1964 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8 P.M. on January 7, 1964 The Invocation was offered by Rev. Walter F. Dannaman, Pastor of the American Lutheran Church. Mayor Phillips led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner and Mayor Phillips ABSENT: None The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 1963 were approved on MOTION of Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimou~ly. Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on the proposed amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to rules and regulations of County Parks. The City Attorney advised of the contents of a letter from Norman Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation for Los Angeles. Said communication was received and ordered filed with the City Clerk. The Mayor inquired if anyone desired to address Council to the matter. No one so desiring the hearing was closed on MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. " ", Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1231, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED "COUNTY PARK REGULATIONS" ADOPTING BY REFER- ENCE ARTICLES 1 THROUGH 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 8354 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED" AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2301,- RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR, COUNTY' PARKS, BEACHES, RECREATION CAMPS, RIDING, AND HIKING TRAILS" AND OTHER RECREATION, AREAS", PRESCRIBING DEFINITIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING COUNTY OWNED PARKS WITH- IN THE CITY". MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1231 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Turner further moved that Ordinance No. 1231 be ADOPTED. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1. 1-7-64 HEARING (ZONE 'H' West Arcadia) 3- I OO,! 15:6156 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Mayor Phillips declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Res. No. 502 recommending the classification of specified properties into Zone 'H' Special Height District in addition to the basic zone appli- cable thereto. I The City Clerk read into the record a communication from the West Arcadia Homeowners Association President, W. Harold Sumner, in which it was urged that Council maintain the requirement of two thousand square feet of land area for each R-3 unit and also in opposition to high rise construction. The Planning Director presented an oral report together with pictorial slides outlining the area recommended for high rise classification (property fronting on Baldwin Avenue between Fairview and Naomi Avenues) . Mayor Phillips asked if anyone in the audience desired to speak to the matter and the following persons addressed Council: IN FAVOR OF 'H' CLASSIFICATION AS RECOMMENDED Henry Hege, 651 West Duarte Road, Vice President of the West Arcadia Business Association. Jerry Cae, 326 Fairview Avenue and owner of Kent Chevrolet located on Baldwin Avenue. Granville M. Shumaker, 650 W. Duarte Road. J. O. Warner, 360 Fairview Avenue. Charles Meisner, 714 Arcadia Avenue. Robert Stevens, 2304 Huntington Drive" San Marino. Hal Wentworth, Manager of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Fred Kennedy, 370 Woodruff Avenue, having his legal offices on Baldwin Avenue. IN OPPOSITION TO 'H' CLASSIFICATION AS RECOMMENDED 1 Paul Hackstedde, 333 W. Camino Real Harold Sumner, President, West Arcadia Homeowners Association. R. J. Considine, 329 Naomi Avenue. Basil Johnston, 20 E. Pamela Avenue (suggested vote of the people). No one else desiring to speak to the matter, it was MOVED by Councilman Reibol~ seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unani- mously that the hearing be closed. Upon inquiry the Planning Director advised that the Zoning Committee had recommended to the Planning Commission the 'H' classification and that the Planning staff concurs therein; that the Commission had voted 6 to 1 in favor of the 'H' classification. 2. 1-7-64 I 1 HEARING (VALLONE) 3-11/ 15:6157 Councilman Balser stated in part: that he favored stopping the boundary at 'the north side of Naomi Avenue; that 8-story construction was not compatible with R-l construction on Camino Real; that better control could be had with a buffer; that perhaps Naomi Avenue could be closed and made into a parking area; that he felt commercial might be extended farther south on Baldwin Avenue to which he was opposed. Councilman Reibold stated in part: that according to the Planning Director there had not been any complaints from the residents in that area; that the residents had been endeavoring to put together a satis- factory arrangement on Naomi Avenue; that he favored the rezoning. Councilman Butterworth stated in part: that he had had occasion to vote against business zone in West Arcadia; that he was not unmindful of Ordinance No. 1071; that issues in this matter were different; that the present discussion is on the development of an existing business area; that it would in his opinion, have no effect on the school enrollment; that it would increase the tax base; that he would support the proposal. Councilman Butterworth then~MOVED that Planning Commission Resolution No. 502 recommending the classification of specific property into Zone 'H' Special 'Height Zone in addition to the basic zone applicable thereto be APPROVED. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilman Balser None Mayor Phillips declared open the continued hearing on the APPEAL from the Planning Commission Res. No: 486 recommending denial of the variance application of Mike Vallone for permission to construct an eight-story apartment building at 614-642 W. Huntington Drive. This matter had been continued at the request of the applicant. The City Clerk read into the record communications from: Mr. and Mrs. Keith H. Rozak Warren R. Bransby John S. Broomfield Also recorded were communications received by the City Council from: Paul H. Howe T. H. McKay W. S. Krogh West Arcadia Business & Professional Association All of the above were in favor of the variance. Opposing the granting of the variance was Everett L. Regal who submitted his written ob- jection. The Planning Director presented a report, including the depth of the lots, construction proposed, setbacks, driveways, subterranean garage and the square footage proposed for each of the 200 units. Projecturals also were displayed depicting the finished aspect of the proposed apartment. 3. 1-7-64 15:6158 The following persons addressed Council: IN FAVOR OF GRANTING THE VARIANCE Robert Stevens, attorney for Mr. Vallone, urged favorable action based on the merit of the variance application itself; the type of structure which would house units costing $24,000 each to build; the attraction to persons in the higher income bracket which would economically benefit the City and the business sections; that the location is ideal for such development being across the street from the race track, close to the hospital, and Baldwin,Avenue and Huntington Drive pro- viding excellent accessibility. He could foresee no increase in the school enrollment due to the construction of such an apartment and called particular attention to the possibility of using the subter- ranean garage in the event of an emergency, as it could hold 10,000 persons. In answer to Councilman Butterworth's query regarding the effect on the apartment development currently being constructed behind this particular location, ,Mr. Stevens stated in part that this had been taken into consideration and that the view would not be obstructed due to the unique design. He urged Council to reverse the Planning Com- mission recommendation. I Henry Hege, on behalf of the West Arcadia Business Association and residing at 316 W. Norman Avenue, urged favorable consideration of the variance application as did the following persons: Charles Meisner Donald Ehr Edward Simpkins Betty, Willis Richard Gaston Ray Chandler Dr. Daniel C. Willis Hal Wentworth 714 Arcadia Avenue 215 W. Pamela Ave. and associated with Hinshaw's Dept. Store in West Arcadia 225 W. Palm Drive 843 Monte Verde Drive 814 Arcadia Avenue 933 Arcadia Avenue 843 Monte Verde Drive Manager, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Speaking IN OPPOSITION TO GRANTING THE VARIANCE: Reuben Coatsworth Robert Arth Frank Vachon Paul Hackstedde Basil C. Johnston 1031 Monte Verde Drive 1017 Catalpa Road 1145 Encanto Drive 333 W. Camino Real 20 E. Pamela Road 1 Both Mr. Ar~h and Mr. Johnston favored placing the matter before the electorate. No one else desiring to address Council, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he acknowledged there was merit in the case presented by the appellants; that in his opinion when a variance is requested, the law is being asked to be applied uniformly to the community but not to the applicant; that the Planning Commission had recommended strongly against the granting of the variance, and that he would support the Commission. 4. 1-7-64 15:6159 Whereupon he MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be sustained and that the variance application be denied. I Councilman Balser seconded the motion and commented that he supported the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation for denial of the variance; that the Commission endeavors to keep the City one of distinctive single family residences; that any high rise apartments could change the character of the City and in his opinion it is not the will of the people. Councilman Turner stated in part that the City only has a 4.38 per cent school enrollment from the apartment units; that slightly less than 25 per cent of the residential units are apartment units; that the increased tax base for the City and schools with no increase in school enrollment, indicates to him the approval of the variance. Mayor Phillips stated in part that he favored the requested variance, but would not if it were in any other location; that it appears to him to be inevitable that in the future Huntington Drive between Holly and Baldwin Avenues will be rezoned; that the height of a building is not paramount; that it is the application of economics of the land to the usage; that in his opinion this is a project which the City cannot afford to by pass. A roll call vote was then taken on the MOTION for denial previously made by Councilman Butterworth and seconded by Councilman Balser: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth Councilman Reibold, Turner, Phillips None (Motion did not carry) Conditions to be applicable were discussed and the following were presented: 1., The variance not be operative until complete working drawings prepared by a Registered Architect and in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plot plan and elevations and in- cluding landscaping and irrigation plans prepared by a landscape architect have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission which shall be within one year from the date of City Council approval of this variance. 2. Construct a six ft. high wall on the south, west and east property lines. Such wall to be measured from the contiguous properties. In no case shall such wall be less than 5 ft. in height, measured from subject site. 1 3. Water services shall meet with the standards set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code and shall be approved by the Water Superin- tendent. 4. Grading and drainage plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works. 5. All building, landscaping and service area illumination shall be directed away from the adjacent properties and in no case shall any lighting fixtures be installed above a height of six ft. 6. Close all existing unused curb cuts and install sidewalks and street lights in accordance with Department of Public Works standards. 5. 1-7-64 CHURCH (Roof) P.' 1JJJv LOW (used car lot) moratorium 1:9!;i/ 15:6160 7. The working drawings shall meet with the requirements of the Building' Code. 8. Site fire protection shall be provided in a manner satisfactory to the Fire Chief. 9. Driveway approaches shall be 35 ft. wide. 10. No parking except for loading and unloading shall be permitted in driveway areas. 1 11. Buildings shall be of Class A oonstruction. 12. All driveway and parking areas shall be paved with concrete and approved by the Department of Public Works. 13. Subject development shall meet with R-3 requirements in addition to those listed above. 14. The City Planning Commission shall reserve the right without necessity of further notice or hearing to make minor modifications of any of the foregoing conditions, if such modification will achieve substantially the same results and will in no way be detri- mental to adjacent properties or imp rovements a s will the strict compliance with said conditions. 15. Underground utilities. 16. Built as one unit - contemporaneously. MOTION was then made by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the variance application of Mike Vallone for permission to construct an eight-story apartment building at 614-642 West Huntington Drive be APPROVED subject to specified con- ditions. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilmen Balser, Butterworth None (Variance granted by a 3 to 2 vote) Abutting owners having waived notice and consenting thereto, the request of the First Church of Christ Sci~ntist for a variance from the Uniform Building Code to allow the construction of a shake roof at 812 W. Duarte Road was APPROVED on MOTION of Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. 1 MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request of Robert Low for permission to use a trailer as an office at his used car lot (222 E. Huntington Drive) for a period of one year be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Balser, Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilman Butterworth None Councilman Butterworth observed that he voted 'rio' because he was opposed to trailers per see 6. 1-7-64 HEISS AGREEMENT (Amendment) E 71.)3 ICITY OWNED LAND (Chamber of Commerce use) !f 11 fi LAND SALE (Peck Road) f '/~ 'I ORANGE GROVE WELL (Replacement) STOP SIGN IRESOLUTION NO. 3637 S:SS 15:6161 MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that an amendment to the Lease Agreement and Purchase Option be APPROVED and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. (The amendment would permit the lessee-purchaser, with City's approval of tenancy, to use the Department Store space for other permitted com- mercial use if they are unable to obtain suitable Junior Department Store tenants within six months of the date hereof). MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by, Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the City Attorney be instructed.to prepare a Lease ' Agreement for city owned property located at Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive (known as the 'Point' for consideration by the City Council at its next regular meeting. Discussion was held on the contents of the proposed lease agreement and Mayor Phillips appointed a Committee to work with the Chamber of Commerce consisting of Councilmen Butterworth and Turner. Henry Hege represented the Chamber of Commerce. MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed to the Arcadia Industries, Inc., for the purchase of City owned land on Peck Road (Lot 15 Tract No. 26345). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sum of $25,000 be ap- propriated and transferred from Water Reserve and Depreciation Fund Account No. 291 Earned Surplus to Water Projects Account No. 471-70-4 Orange Grove 4-A Well Replacement. AYES: MES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None ,,, MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that a stop sign be installed at First Avenue and Las Flores Avenue. The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3637, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTER- SECTION OF FIRST AVENUE AND LAS FLORES AVENUE AS A STOP INTERSECTION AND THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF A STOP SIGN THEREAT". MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried On roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3637 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3637 be ADOPTED. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: 7. 1-7-64 CITY HALL BASEMENT REMODELING P: @(~ ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ~ /D~.s- ACCEPTANCE OF WORK (D & W Paving .J- /i;C I SIGN PERMIT (moratorium area) 3- 871 ORDINANCE NO. 1232 (INTRODUCED) ~ /001 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 15:6162 Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that $1500 be appropriated and transferred from Account No. 409-28 Council General Contingency Account to Account No. 409-55 City Hall Improvements for alterations in the basement for use by the Planning Department staff. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth"Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None I MOTION by, Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the drilling, casing, etc. of an 18 inch water well (Orange Grove No. 6^ Bids to be returned January 20, 1964 at 11 A.M. MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work as performed by D & W Paving Company in the improvement of Duarte Road from the Arcadia Wash to Baldwin Avenue be accepted and that final payment in accordance with the contract be authorized: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibolq and carried unanimously that the request of the Arcadia Auto Trim Company, 320 E. Huntington Drive, for permission to install a lighted sign at said ad- dress be approved, subject to all applicable regulations. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1232, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.11 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY CLASSIFYING SPECIFIED PROPER- TIES INTO ZONE H SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONE, IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC ZONE APPLICABLE THERETO". MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1232 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None, 1 Councilman Reibold further moved that Ordinance No. 1232 be INTRODUCED. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Reibold, Turner, Phillips Councilmen Balser, and Butterworth None 8. 1-7-64 RESOLUTION NO. 3636 +-1:5 1 PENDING ACENDA ITEM -j SISTER CITY 1 15:6163 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3636 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING RATES FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3154". MOTION by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3636 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None None Councilman Turner further moved that Resolution No. 3636 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1"---- Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, None None Reibold, Turner, Phillips It was pointed out that the matter of the Planning Commission Resolution No. 498 recommending limiting the height of all future buildings to two stories or 35 feet in all zones except Zone 'H' would be carried on the pending Agenda. Councilman Butterworth expressed appreciation of a Resolution passed by the City Council of our Sister City, Tripolis, Greece, in memory of former President Kennedy. He also recommended the formation of a 7-man City Board or Commission for the Sister City Program. The suggestion was concurred in by the Council members and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Mayor Phillips reminded Council of the forthcoming dinner meeting of the League of California Cities in Arcadia, January 16, 1964. Mayor Phillips appointed Councilmen Butterworth and Balser as a Committee to recommend independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964. Mayor Phillips requested Councilmen Butterworth and Turner attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held at the Flamingo Restaurant Friday January 17, 1964 at 7:30 A.M. Purpose of the meeting is to dis- cuss the possibility of an auditorium. Mayor Phillips declared the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. ~' JD cY-L1; ^ Mayor Phillips ~ ~J-Z~ City Clerk /" 9 . 1-7-64