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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 5,1982 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0409L I INVOCATION , PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL HEARING (Chicago Pk. modification) January 19 HEARING (Datsun Agency Site) APPROVED '),41 (-/ 'l~ 1'v I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 1982 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, January 5, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Councilman Richard A. Haltom PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid ABSENT: Mayor Gilb On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously Mayor Gilb was excused. Appeal of Planning Commission denial of request for modifications for industrial building on Lots 1810 and 1811 of the Chicago Park Tract CONTINUED TO JANUARY 19, 1982. I SEE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS ITEM ... FOLLOWING IS ONLY A SUMMARY. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1182 recommending zone change to add high rise overlay to the existing Planning Commercial Development for property at 333-421 E. Huntington Drive. The resolution sets forth that the location abuts'a major arterial which is adequate to carry the kind of traffic which might be generated by a high rise de- velopment .. it is adequately buffered from residentially zoned prop- erty and the size and shape of the property is appropriate for such a development. This zone change if approved would require development in substantial compliance with plans submitted in a Conditional Use Permit 81- 13. .-~- Mayor Protempore Saelid declared the hearinqmoP_eD, and Bruce Low, San Carlos Road, Arcadia, referred to his communication to the Clty wnlcn basic- ally sums up their problems and sets forth remedies in order to pro- ceed. All aspects of the project were addressed and Mr. Low responded thereto. In one instance Mr. Low stated in part that he could not guarantee that the Datsun dealership would remain ... the property is not owned by Datsun and they are on a 30 day lease, however, he will do everything he can to keep Datsun within the City. Mr. Low stated further in part that they are not seeking any financial assistance from the City. ' Bill Connolly, 21 South First Avenue, said in part that as a member of the downtown Business Association, he is in favor of the project. Richard Marvin, 28 N. Third Avenue, spoke to publication requirements and his opposition to the zoning which is being proposed ... that if it proceeds a pleasant residential street will be surrounded by a mass of buildings - high rise hotel and now this high rise office buildinq ... this environment would detract from the quality of life on Third Avenue residents. -1- 1-5-82 HEARING Precise Plan Review of the Precise Plan for the seven story building plus a mezzanine 333-421 E. at 333-421 E. Huntington Drive. It calls for offices, a bank with a Huntington drive-up teller, restaurant, delicatessen with outdoor seating and an APPROVED automobile dealership. It will be contemporary in design with earth ^ I tone colors. All aspects of the parking, landscaping and parking struc- ,'I~)J ture were set forth in the report dated January 5. ~ Mayor Protempore Saelid declared the hearinq pp~~ and Richard Marvin, 3rd Avenue, spoke once again saying in part that there should be an enVlr- onmental impact report which addresses itself to the precise plans. \ , .1 \.'" l ~\ , .\\ ~\\V . HEARl NG COND IT! ON OF A COVENANT APPEAL APPROVED '\\ 25:0409m Sherry Passmore, 1109 Columbia Road was advised that the zoning on this property was previously changed to Commercial Planned development desig- nation in the General Plan and that the "H" overlay is under discussion at this time ... that the types of uses proposed are consistent with the uses and intensity of uses which were considered in the Environmental Impact Report for the area. Mrs. Passmore asked for the same fair con- sideration for people residing in the west part of the City wnen develop- ments try to come into that area. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unani- mously. Councilman Pellegrino MOVED, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the zone change is appropriate for the area and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance for introduction. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, None Mayor Gilb Staff will prepare the Owner Participation Agreement for Council con- sideration at the February 2 meeting and that the agreement contain a clause for Mr. Low's consideration by March 2. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE ABOVE ITEM - SEE TRANSCRIPT No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unani- mously. During the discussion the possibility of including a condition in the Owner Participation Agreement that the automobile dealership remain in Arcadia it was suggested that the matter be continued until the entire Council is present. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that the mat- ter be resolved at this time - that no condition requiring the continu- ation of the automobile dealership be included in the Owner Participa- tion Agreement. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Councilman Saelid Mayor Gil b I It was then MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Precise Plan be ,S APPROVED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid None Mayor Gil b Appeal of Planning Commission denial of appeal from modification commit- tee's approval of M-81-147 requiring a covenant to insure removal or re- modeling of kitchen facilities on a nonconforming structure within 20 years at 1032 S. Sixth Avenue. -2- 1-5-82 I I ROLL CALL IMPROVEMENT RAMADA INN SITE l"'~ I t.4 ~,S 1,. r;. ,:.;i: . ._ ,~.. ,'7, I' , :~ 25:1409n Prior to considering this appeal it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, sec- onded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the appeal fee paid by the applicant, Cletus R. Ver1ato, be refund- ed. (It was noted by the Planning Director that the Commission is check- ing into these situations. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, None Mayor Gil b " Staff advised that there are two single family dwelling on this one property.. both were constructed in 1958 .. and the applicant would like to build a 75 sq. ft. addition to enlarge a bedroom on the front buil di ng. Mayor ProTempore Sae1id declared the hearing open and Mr, Ve~lato ex- plained what he would like to do and the regulation which orohibits the ndrli- tion. He felt discretion of the Planning Commission to approve this type of improvement would be appropriate - and asked Council to remove the covenant requirement to remove one of the structures - that he could not improve if he had to remove one of the buildings .. and he would not tear down a three bedroom two and a half bath house to add 75 sq. ft. .. he could not then rent it as it would become a guest house. For economic reasons he could not do that. He has owned the DrODertv since 1965 " that the regulation was not in effect at that time. . Diana Curtis, 1020 S. Sixth Avenue, felt this matter should not have to be heard by both the Planning Commission and the City Council... she was in favor of the addition as both dwellings are quality. She noted there are many such additional dwellings on lots in the neighborhood. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, also felt the Planning Commission should have the authority in matters of this nature. She felt the re- quest is reasonable. She spoke of legislation being considered to make it possible to provide second dwellings for senior relatives. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unani- mously. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Council find in favor of the appellant and that the subject condition be removed as a requirement. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Pellegrino, Saelid Councilman Haltom Mayor Gil b Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id ABSENT: Chairman Gi1b It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried unanimously the Chairman Gilb be excused. The Agency received the report and recommendation concerning a proposed hotel and office development at Huntington Drive and Colorado Place (Ramada Inn site). Staff advised on surrounding improvements. The pro- posal includes a 149 room hotel with lounge, conference room, three re- tail stores, restaurant and banquet facilities ... and a parking struc- ture. It is consistent with the goal standards and requirements set forth in the redevelopment plan. -3- 1-5-82 f H ~ ~{j<<1'[; ENGINEERING SERVICES (Ca ltrans) CONTRACT AWARDED (Tennis Cts) WATER BOOSTER (Bid Call) p,t,i:;f-PRINT SHOP l' EQUIPMENT () (v,! EQUI PMENT I q,' / PURCHASE Pickup V ~b\ I) I.,' POLICE r; "'P.;fL EQUIPMENT 25:04090 It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency receive and file the application for building permit until such time as an "H" overlay is approved by ordir.ance and the conditional use permit is approved for the hotel usage, at which time the application will be reconsider- ed for code and redevelopment plan compliance. The Agency to aid the applicant in processing an environmental impact report, the "H" over- lay and the CUP application now on file. Council adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION. Reconvened and adjourned to January 19. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed appreciation for the I recent 'drug bust' at the Arcadia High School and for Council giving the voters the opportunity to vote on the fireworks issue. She sug- gested that other items be included -- i. e., redevelopment, increas- ing the admissions tax at the racetrack and perhaps the issuance of revenue bonds for a Chicago Park development. She also suggested that the agenda be published in one of the local newspapers. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, made, suggestions concerning charges for paramedic services. He also suggested that Council consider asking the League of California Cities to see if the State will release funds which are allocated to specific purposes so the cities could use the money for what they think best for their needs. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED agreement 07-LA-0-ADA M-L365 (7) between the City and the State. Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the agreement in form approved by the City Attorney. AWARDED contract to Chuck Hess Construction Company for the resurfac- ing of five tennis courts at Arcadia High School in the amount of $6500. Funds in the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund for 1981-82. APPROVED plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the emergency generator connections at Santa Anita and Canyon Booster Stations. Held over to January 19 the item concerning purchase of a perforator and imprinter for the print shop. APPROVED the purchase of one 1/2 ton pickup truck from Mark Christopher Chevrolet in the amount of $8,203.24. This is a replacement vehicle for the Public Works and Engineering Division. Funds in the Equipment Replacement Budget for 1981-82. APPROVED the purchase of a Unitron CP-6 Comparison Projector for fingerprinting comparison for the Police Department from Revenue Sharing Funds. I ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL, VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id None Mayor Gil b The two ordinances (Nos. 1737 and 1739) and Resolution No. 3012 were continued to January 19. -4- 1-5-82 CLAIM DENIED FLOAT APPRECIATION SAELID ADJOURNMENT I I ,~'.. ~......~~. " 25:0409p On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows the claim of Henry Arthur Sieverling was DENIElJ. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, None Mayor Gil b The City Attorney will prepare a resolution of appreciation to the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association for recognizing the Sister City relationship. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. January 19 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and any closed session, if any, necessary to discuss personn'el &" litiga-' tion matters. ATTEST: ~.7l City Clerk ~rfG&- I Mayor -----' -5- 1-5-82