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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 27,1978 ROLL CALL 1 LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS I 23:9507 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AND THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 1978 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in joint session On April 27, 1978 at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None Area on Huntington Drive between Second and Fifth Avenues. The Economic Coordinator submitted four designs for this area including retail, restaurant, a motel, some industrial with the existing automobile agency remaining in its present location On the north side of Huntington Drive. It was noted that several firms have indicated a desire to locate in this area which would be ideal due to its proximity to the 210 Freeway. The various designs covered minimal developments broken up into several developments. It was the consensus of the members that Design 1 was preferable inasmuch as it would accommodate only a few facilities. In order for staff to have direction it was MOVED by Member Margett, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the drawing identified as "Design One" be accepted in concept. Staff will work along this line and submit a program for consideration. AYES: NOES: ABSENT:' . Members None None Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry :.. Discussion held on the proposed lot division request relating to Second and Santa Clara. This is tied in with the proposed acqui- sition of property for the extension of Third Avenue. It was the consensus that the owners be contacted to discuss the land division with relation to the proposed lot division and the concept plan. Area on the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue.' It was submitted that recently there has been consideration of a potential use of this location for a financial institution. A drawing was reviewed illustrating some of the possible parcel aggregation which would be required to meet the needs of various sized facilities. Also the possibility of acquiring land on Alta Street for parking purposes. Parking is critical in this particular location and some discussion held on the creation of a parking district. In order to consider this further it was MOVED by Member Margett, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff prepare and submit some detailed conceptual drawings encompassing the area fro~ Santa Anita east to Second Avenue and the south side of Huntington Drive to the north side of Alta Street. The improvements to be identified and any which may be available for purchase. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None Demolition of structures at 225 N. Second Avenue. It was noted in the staff report dated April 26 that as a result of meetings with the owner of this property who is currently constructing a new building to house his company (Tektest, Inc.) it was recommended that the residential property which was to be left at the corner 4-27-78 - 1 - BUDGET CONS IDERATIONS ADJOURNMENT 23:9508 as rentals be demolished at a price of approximately $5000. Because there are several structures on the property it would serve ideally as a police and fire training site. The police would need about 7 days and the fire about 7 additional days for their exercises. It was MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to purchase houses for $1.00. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry None None It was further MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Gilb and carried unanimously that authorization be given for the use of these properties for police and fire training purposes. It was noted that the first regular meeting of the City Council in the month of July will be July 5 (July 4th falls on Tuesday). Meetings were scheduled for budget sessions as follows: May 3 Ma Y 13 May 17 3 p.m. (Saturday - 8 a.m.) 4 p.m. At 6 p.m. the meeting adjourned to May 2, 1978 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ATTEST: ~~~ City Clerk & ARA Secretary ,-' 4-27-78 - 2 - 1 I