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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 2,1971 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 ,""""", PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING (Used car lot APPROVED) // F/ /;?,,- TRACT NO. 25139 (Tentative map APPROVED) j/ /:J.6Y 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED p:(j.}~p 19:7947 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1971 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session on Tuesday, November 2, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rev. Ted Cummins, Arcadia Friends Church Councilman Edward L. Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1971 were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth abstained from voting as he was on an excused absence from said meeting. Application of Floyd Matthews, dba Matthews Oldsmobile Company, for a Council Permit to allow the operation of a used car sales lot at 421 E. Huntington Drive. This location has previously been licensed for said business and this is basically a change of business ownership. Mayoc Helms declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that a Council Permit be so issued. The Planning Commission at its regular meeting of October 26 recommended approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 25139 (214-218 ,Temple City Boulevard). This development is to be a condominium with 16 units. Surrounding improvements were explored - consisting of single family dwellings and apartments in all directions, a church and accessory buildings close by. It was noted that the development is consistent with the proposed General Plan and is in conformance with existing R~3 zoning regulations. It was MOVED~ Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried uQanimously that the recommendation be ACCEPTED and that the tentative map of Tract No. 25139 be APPROVED subject to all applicable conditions and those listed in the staff report dated October 26, 1971. Planning Commission Resolution No. 750 granting a conditional use permit to the Standard Oil Company for the use of property at 2632- 2640 S. Santa Anita Avenue as a service station subject to all applicable regulations of the Code and additional conditions set forth in the resolution. The original application was filed by the Mobil Oil Corporation, but the owner subsequently requested that Standard Oil Company be substituted. The latter company filed plans which are substantially similar to those previously approved for the Mobil Oil Company. The Planning Director explained that after the Commission had approved signs it came to its attention that the signs to be located under the canopies between the vertical supports were 11-2-71 - 1 - MOTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED P; r! uP MOTION 19:7948 to be interior lighted signs; that had the Commission been aware of this it would not have approved this particular sign. Council was requested to give this problem consideration and perhaps modify the resolution. R. J. Silbaugh, representing the applicant, exhibited a rendering of a station in another city which indicated the proposed lighting. He explained that the lighting is primarily for the convenience of the customers so they will be able to read the pump meters; that it is strictly for the flourescent illumination of the pump area; that the only signing which would appear on the sign is a small "Chevron" emblem and would be attached to poles over the pumps. He stated further in part that floodlighting as a means of illuminating stations is almost eliminated; that the new concept is now mostly underneath the canopy with low lighting fixtures - perhaps 3' high at the entrances, at the landscaping islands and the driveway cuts. In answer to an inquiry Mr. Silbaugh responded that he would be willing to accept a condition in the permit that if the interior lighting sign were allowed that it would never be used as an advertising medium in any way other than for the "Chevron" emblem. The glare from the lighting toward traffic was also a matter of concern to Council. 1 Based on the above it was MOVED by Councilman Hage that the conditional use permit granted by Resolution No. 750 be RATIFIED, subject to all conditions therein; and that the signs be APPROVED with the stipulation that no advertising of any nature will appear on the light boards over the front except the station emblem and that this condition be made part of the present or any future lease of the building; that.the intensity of lighting toward traffic be at the direction of the Director of Public Works. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously with the exception of Councilman Arth who abstained from voting due to his business affiliation. Planning Commission Resolution No. 753 granting a conditional use permit to Standard Oil Company for the use of property at 102 E. Huntington Drive as a service station subject to all applicable code requirements as well as those listed in the resolution. The property is currently improved with a service station which the applicant intends to replace with new facilities. The signs would be similar to those proposed for the aforementioned station at 2632-2640 S. Santa Anita Avenue, however, with a condition that they comply with the code. The signs under the canopies between the vertical supports would be considered free standing signs and therefore not permitted in this case. Dicussion ensued with Mr. Silbaugh of Standard'Oil Company partici- pating and explaining that the same method of interior lighting would be used at this station. It was the consensus of Council that the same conditions should be applicable including the provision for the glare from the lighting toward traffic. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine that the conditional use permit granted in Resolution No. 753 be RATIFIED subject to all stipulated conditions; that the signs be allowed with the condition that advertising of any nature, other than the station emblem, will not appear on the light boards over the front and that this condition be made part of the present or any future lease of the building; that the intensity of lighting toward traffic be at the direction of the Director of Public Works. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously with the exception of Councilman Arth who abstained from voting due to his business affiliation. 1 11-2-71 - 2 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RATIFIED p'~)p -.' " 19: 7949 Planning Commission Resolution No. 754 granting a conditional use permit to Henry Comstock for the use of property at 400 E. Huntington Drive as a drive-in eating establishment, subject to all applicrole regulations in addition to thooe specified in said resolution. It was noted there will not be any inside seating, however, there will be some outside. There is current ly a 'vacant used car lot and building on the premises. The proposed business is a permitted use in the existing C-2 & D zoning. Surrounding improvements were explored and the resolution indicated that the use will not be detrimental to public he~lth or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the action of the Planning Commission be and it is hereby RATIFIED. IAUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 11-J I SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PHASE VI /Ii- GO 1 William Zietzius, 340 W. LeRoy Avenue, attorney for the Arcadia Fireman's Relief Association, was advised that a report has been submitted to Council in response to his communication regarding salaries and that the City Attorney will supply him with a copy. The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on the following bids received for the construction of sidewalks and reconstruction of non-conforming driveway aprons on various streets and made recommen- dation for the award of contract therefor: Griffith Co. Louis S. Lopez Sully-Miller Construction Co. O. K. Industries Crowell & Larson Gaitan-Imperiel Wilbur A.' Harrison $ 87,686.50 91,015.85 91,577 .28 95,145.10 99,219.80 122,069.40 147,684.45 Councilman Arth referred to the construction of sidewalks on both the north and south sides of Balboa between Cortez and Columbia in the Santa Anita Village and submitted that'he has looked at the area several times and feels there is some merit in not having the side- walk continue on the north side of the subject block; that it appears to be a lightly traveled street. He asked Council to consider the deletion of that one block. Discussion ensued and the Director of Public Works explained that it was so planned in an endeavor to lead residents farther east to . Cortez and cross from there, as, due to the curvature of the street, and the grade, the intersection of Columbia and Balboa is not the safest place to cross; that actually the recommendation to place the sidewalks on the north side was simply to serve Columbia Road. During the ensuing discussion it was the consensus of Council that the staff explanation and recommendation has merit and the sidewalks would be a desirabl'e extension. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be awarded to Griffith Company in the amount of $87,686.50, that all other bids be 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 the contract in' form approved by the City Attorney. Further, that $93,000 be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Account which would cover the contract, engineering and incidental costs. AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms (Councilman Arth voted in favor of the award of contract with the understanding that he disagreed with a segment thereof. ) None None NOES: ABSENT: 11-2-71 ~ - 3 - TRAFFIC BALDWIN/ HUNTINGTON / '-').~/A,t- ~ 7:' HEARING SCHEDULED (LIGHTING) / /16/ MINI-PARKS /' ,--- /-:1 t,:! 19:7950 The City Manager and Director of Public Works submitted traffic counts and drawings indicating the location and limits of transitions and storage pockets as well as the restricted curb parking limits at the inters~ction of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive. Channelization was recommended which would improve traffic conditions. It was noted that vehicle detection facilities would be required in the new lanes and could be done by Los Angeles County Signal Maintenance forces at about $1000 and the funds could be appropriated from funds for street work now in progress. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the work proceed at this time in order to complete the project prior to the beginning of the race season; that funds be transferred from Job No. 369, Improvement of Various City Streets, to Baldwin- Huntington signal modification fund. 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Council received petition of residents on Callita Street for street lights under the Street Lighting Act of 1919 under which the residents are assessed 50 percent of the cost of the initial installation as well as 50 percent of the annual maintenance cost. It was noted that the City's share would be $840 initially and $123 annumly for upkeep Each owner's share would be $40 for installation and about $10 annually for lighting district charges. A public hearing was scheduled foi: December 7. Consideration of the recommendation for the employment of a consultant for the development of neighborhood parks was continued by Council until this meeting. Staff was instructed to obtain more uniform proposals from the four consultants. The parks would be located as fo11ow$ : Santa Anita Elementary School Highland Oaks Elementary School O~ange Grove Water Department Reservoir site .6 acre .9 acre 1. 5 acres The revised proposals are as follows: Courtland Paul/Arthur Beggs & Associates Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Williams Smith & Williams Allen M, Chipp & Associates $ 8,600 12,600. 6,000 27,300 The City Manager explained that the recommendation of Smith & Williams sets forth the three site development oriented toward environmental education and appears to be a different approach to park design which should not be construed to mean that the total land a~eas would be developed for that purpose. It was noted there 1 is a possibility of obtaining grants to assist in the development of parks which are educationally beneficial in an environmental sense. Prior to hearing from those in the audience who desired to speak to this matter Mayor Helms observed in part that Council is not taking any action to adopt or not to adopt a specific park site at this time. It is only considering the selection of an architect to recommend on the feasibility of such developments. James H. Hickey, 40 W. Orange Grove Avenue, expressed objections to the use of the reservoir site for a public park and noted his communication in this regard. Mrs. Marie Brown, 49 W. Orange Grove Avenue, also objected to the use of the reservoir site for the intended purpose and noted the possibility of vandalism, and felt it would be an invasion of privacy. 11- 2- 71 - 4 - I 19:7951 Mrs. James Lee, 965 Fallen Leaf Road, urged Council to consider developing the two parks, proposed for the school sites, into nature study areas which would involve the children in learning more about man and his relationship with his environment. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED to proceed in the development of a formal Consultant's Agreement and retain the firm of Smith & Williams to develop the schematic studies for the three sites, as well as design plans, specifications and supervision. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None BUILDING At the October 19 Council meeting Robert Kortje cited problems he PROBLEMS had encountered with the City when endeavoring to improve his V? ? property at 612 N. First Avenue. Council had requested a staff r r /!01'V report in this regard. The Planning Director and Building ~_.I ~~~JSuperintendent submitted findings and, reference was made therein, ~' (/ to various sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code which prohibited certain elements of the improvements Mr. Kortje desired to make. It was tne consensus of Council that it would be worthwhile for the Planning Director to make a preliminary study of the sections in an effort to determine the desirability of maintaining or modi- fying the code. This report will be prepared for t~e next regular meeting. It was noted that prior to any action the' matter would be referred to the Planning' Commission for ~ts recommendation. STREET CLOSING (Volante Drive) p, /i7d~ { 1 TREE REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZED d-II~L/ Council deferred until this meeting action on the request of property owners on Volante Drive for closure of the street from Altura to Michillinda. Staff report was requested for this meeting. The City Manager and Director of Public Works submitted a plan which would create a cul-de-sac at Michillinda and would cost about $3500 and could be pro-rated among the property owners at a cost of about $250 to $300 each. Council was in accord that any cost incurred should be borne by the property owners, however, concern was expressed that this closure might be the forerunner of further requests from property owners on similar streets which flow into Michillinda. During the discussion R. J. Follmer,' 1146 Volante Drive, stated in part that he would personally guarantee the full payment; that all of the residents are in favor of the move as it is a hazard for the young children especially during the race season. His gesture was appreciated by Council. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that Volante Drive be closed on a temporary basis; that staff conduct a traffic survey to determine if there would be any adverse effects from such closing and the findings submitted to Council. Xhe City Manager and Director of Public Works advised that the improvement of Michillinda Avenue between Sunset and Colorado Boulevards resulted in the loss of existing immature street trees and recommended replacement. They also advised that the development of the underpass and northerly extension of Baldwin Avenue resulted in the need for landscaping of the median islands and recommended the planting. It was noted that the Arboretum will assist in ground covering and some trees for Baldwin Avenue between the freeway and Foothill Boulevard. Councilman Arth MOVED that the program proceed pursuant to staff 11- 2-71 - 5 - CHRISTMAS TREE STORAGE APPROVED II; U:;-.ui",-<,_ l./"/-~ 19:7952 report dated October 29 and that the following amounts be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Project Account for indicated areas: Michillinda Avenue Baldwin Avenue 38 trees 56 trees $ 775. 400. $1175. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as, fQllows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None On recommendation of staff it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the request of Better Gardens for permission to erect a tent for housing Christmas trees during the month of December be APPROVED. The tent will be at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Old Ranch Road. Con- ditions of approval were stipulated in a report dated October 27, 1971. 1 LIBRARY The request of the Library Board for authorization to employ con- (Book sultants to evaluate the adult and children's collection of books was collection APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman evaluation) Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows; It was noted that two II- &"q',,;;' , '>, "consultants would be employed at a cost of $100 each per day. An l {I amount of $1000 is said to be sufficient. WATER RIGHTS ;/ L/<;f:-r' PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING (Chamber of Commerce) v.r" 1 /g ORDINANCE NO. 1441./ ADOPTED AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms None None Due to the sudden demise of John Surr who has been the water attorney in the adjudication suit concerning the San Gabriel Valley, it was recommended that Donald D. Stark be retained to assist the City in this matter. No increase in the budget would be necessary for this substitute employment. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that Mr. Stark (Clayson, Stark, Rothrock & Mann) be so retained. Continuing the discussion on Chamber of Commerce proposed new-type of advertising on posters to be placed on light standards at various business locations, Dave Paradis, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, displayed the type of poster proposed which would eliminate banner advertising for city-wide festivals and promotional events. Following discussion on the size (28" x 44"), the cost of about $50 per unit, the locations, and the requirements of the sign ordinance, it was the consensus of Council that an evaluation be first conducted. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the project be APPROVED on a conditional basis only; that eight signs be placed in two business districts for the evaluation. The City Attorney will draft the appropriate reso- lution setting forth conditions. 1 The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1441, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA -AMENDING SECTION 4301 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALE AT AUCTION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the 11-2-71 - 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 1442""""- ADOPTED I RESOLUTION NO. 4222_______ ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 4223 v--- ADOPTED 1 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED SALE OF , CITY OWNED LAND -f / u.3t 19: 7953 full body of Ordinance No. 1441 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1442, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY AT 2632 SOUTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE FROM PR-3 TO C-l." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1442 be WAIVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Councilman Considine then MOVED that Ordinance No. 1442 be ADOPTED. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation None The City Attorney presented, explained the content 'and read the title of Resolution No. 4222, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3731 RELATING TO SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE GOLDEN WEST SHOPPING CENTER AT DUARTE ROAD AND GOLDEN WEST AVENUE." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4223, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO COMMERCIAL USE OF' PROPERTY IN THE HIGHLANDS OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None In order to consider the following matter the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance ,were waived on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. Councilman Considine advised that the Land Committee had reviewed and recommended the sale of city owned land at the southeast corner of 11-2-71 - 7 - f /0,5 i APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION COMMISSION ./ ADJOURNMENT TO DATE CERTAIN 19:7954 Santa Anita and El Dorado to the Euclid Land and Construction Company, Inc., for $58,000 out of which a $3000 commission will be paid to the broker. Whereupon he MOVED that the sale be APPROVED and that an escrow be opened theref04 Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Mayor Helms and Co~ncilman Considine placed in nomination the name of David W. Small, 138 W. Palm Drive, as the appointment to the Recreation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term 1 of Mrs. Ernest Fuerst. Council unanimously ratified the appointment. This term is for four years and will expire in 1975. At 9:-25 p.m., the meeting was ADJOURNED to THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 at /7 :30 'p..m. to continue deliberations on the proposed General Plan. ATTEST: ~~~~~ City Clerk 1 , 11-2-71 - 8 -