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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 18,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 19:7999 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING Conditional Use Permit APPEAL DENIED p; :"'U-P I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1972 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Rabbi Martin Sofer, Foothill Jewish Temple Mayor James R. Helms, Jr. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the minutes of the Regular Meetings of December 7 and 21, 1971 and the Adjourned Regular Meetings of December 13 and 23, 1971 were APPROVED. Planning Commission Resolution No. 755 granting a conditional use permit for a Planned Unit Development at the northwest corner of Baldwin and Longden Avenues. The Planning Director explained that the subject site contains 1.26 acres whereas the code calls for a 3 acre minimum for such development. The applicant' proposes to construct 7 units clustered around a common landscaped center area which would include a recreation center. There is available street parking therefore only 7 visitor parking spaces were required. Projecturals were then reviewed indicating the location of the proposed buildings and elevations of the single and 2 story buildings. It was noted that an existing frame house would be removed. He stated in part that the recommendation of the Planning Department was that the site was too small for an effective Planned Unit Development and that 7 property owners would have to achieve a majority of opinions on maintenance of structures, recreation facilities, ete; that it would be difficult to please everyone. Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and one of the applicants, Harry Robinson, 1114 Lyndon Way, stated in part that the lots would all be 50' x 110' with 7500 sq. ft. each with a 25' setback on the front and side leaving approximately 50' between all of the units on the inside which would leave more area than the average home would have if it were joined together as proposed in this development. He submitted that it would be an excellent improvement for the site. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. Councilman Rage stated in part that development of this corner has been in consideration for some time and felt the applicants have put together a good plan for the size of the property; they have complied with all regulations required by the city in controlling density. He felt the property is landlocked to a degree because the lot to the west on Longden Avenue is not available. That although this certainly is not the ultimate the developers have endeavored to respect the city regulations and he would vote for approval. 1-18-72 - 1 - HEARING (Variance) APPROVED ,... 7/ -~.-;.",..J. " HEARING (Dance) APPROVED ;t /1..3 19:8000 Councilman Considine agreed and referred to the study made by the Commission in reaching its recommendation and noted the vote - 4 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention and 1 absent. He noted the lack of r opposition from the public during the hea ring proceedings and on that basis he would vote in favor of the proposal. Councilman Arth stated in part that the developers apparently have done the best possible job for the 1.26 acres; but expressed concern that approving this plan could open the door to many other proposals of the same nature and noted the many deep lots in the city and felt there must be some other solution. Councilman Butterworth observed that he had mixed emotions but was inclined to agree wit h Councilman Arth. I Mayor Helms noted the time spent in considering the lot size suitable for a Planned Unit Development; that the subject plan covers only half of the 3 acre minimum - that it would become an R-3 apartment type of complex rather than the Planned Unit Development envisioned. Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that the action of the Planning Commission set forth in its Resolution No. 755 be REVERSED and the conditional use permit be DENIED. Councilman Arth seconded the motion which was carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms Councilmen Considine, Hage None Request of Walter C. Muller, owner and operator of the Westerner Hotel, 161 Colorado Place, for a variance from Section 1602 (a) of the Uniform Building Code, 1970 Edition as adopted by the City. Said section requires that exterior walls of buildings located in fire zone No. 1 be of incombustible construction and the applicant proposes to extend a second story addition over the existing office building using wood frame and stucco materials of the type used on the original structure. Due to the small area of the addition (less than 300 sq. ft.) staff recommended the variance be allowed. Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the variance be GRANTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Application of the Los Angeles Turf Club - Santa Anita Race Track - for permission to hold occasional dancing in the area known as the Wine Shed in the infield of the track. Staff recommended approval on a 6 month trial basis with continuance dependent on the applicant1s success in adequately controlling the events. The permit would not authorize serving drinks stronger than beer and wine. I Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Rage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED subject to conditions outlined in a staff report dated January 13, 1972. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None 1-18-72 - 2 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (171 E. Li ve Oak) p.'to I? I TRACT NO. 19699 Extension granted for Tentative Map;/ / j ~ :? TRACT NO. 29895 FINAL MAP (Trusts) :II ;;;29' I 19:8001 Planning Commission Resolution No. 759 granting a conditional use permit for a service station at 171 E. Live Oak Avenue - subject to conditions set forth in said resolution. The Planning Director explained the surrounding improvements. The property is zoned C-2 & D and PR-3. There' are service stations on all other corners of the intersection of Second and Live Oak Avenues. The station would be remodeled to a Ranch Mansard style. The pump stations would be modified with additional landscaping. Discussion held on the need for landscaping at the northwest corner similar to what is proposed for the northeast corner which would provide more greenery. Councilman Considine, MOVED to ratify the Commission's action in Resolution No. 759 subject to all conditions specified therein and with the additional condition that a planter be placed in the northwest corner to match the one to be placed at the northeast corner. Councilman Butterworth, seconded the motion which was carried on rol~ call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen ~utterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None Councilman Arth due to this business affiliation None Request of Charles S. Batterson (Batterson Realty) for a one-year extension of time in the filing of final tract map 19699 (extension of Las Flores Avenue east of Fifth Avenue). It was noted that a tentative map was approved by Council on July 21, 1970. Staff reviewed the request and recommended granting the extension. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried un~nimously that based on staff's recommendation the extension of one year be granted. The Planning Director explained that the Pianning Commission at its regular meeting of January 11, 1972 approved the final map of Tract No. 29895 (extension of Winnie Way to Lovell Avenue) and five trust lots. He noted that Council should consider the trust lot amounts. The trusts would be established for Lots 13, 15, 16 and 17. A one foot control strip known as Lot 18 would be dedicated for street purposes to legally provide a through roadway. The Director of Public Works explained that the trust amounts had been carefully calculated and substantiated with records in his office. It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the final map of Tract No. 29895 ,be APPROVED with the st ipu lation that Lots 13, 15, 16 and 17 be conveyed in trust to an authorized corporate trustee on the following conditions: 1. That said lots be conveyed to the adjacent owner upon payment of the following amounts plus interest at the legal rate: Lot 13 15 16 17 $ 6,627.50 6,095.82 4,118.37 3,500.27 2. That if the trust has not otherwise been terminated at the end of 20 years it shall be terminated and the property conveyed to the City without the payment of any consideration; j' 3. That the trust shall terminate and the property shall be conveyed to the City if it is not maintained in good condition free of weeds at all times. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None - 3 - 1-18-72 GIRL SCOUT STOP SIGNS Deferred to Feb. 1 ./ INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY /I: 6 l!.fIb MOTION COMMENDATION (Fire & Police) / 19:8002 Mayor Helms acknowledged and welcomed a group of Girl Scouts. The request for a stop sign at the intersection of Second and Bonita Avenues was referred to the Department of Public Works and the Police Department for report back to Council at its next regular meeting (February 1). This request was presented in the form of a petition with 62 signatures. The same action was taken on the request of the Santa Anita Gardens Homeowners Association. It requestea a four way stop sign and crosswalks at the intersection or vicinity of Colorado Boulevard and Santa Cruz Road. This particular request was supported by a similar request submitted by the Principal of the Holly Avenue School on behalf of students attending that school and live in the subject area. The staff report will be made available to all who desire to see it. This action was taken on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. I Council entered an executive session at this time. Reconvened. Councilman Arth lodged opposition to the position taken by the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County in urging that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopt the position that membership in SCAG remain voluntary, that SCAG remain without direct taxing powers, that its financing be obtained by dues and grants and that its governing board be composed of Mayors, Councilmen and County Supervisors of its member cities and counties. Council then considered the SCAG Tomorrow Report, its executive committee position paper and the proposed resolution outlined by Councilman Arth. It was the consensus of a,majority of Council that all cities and counties within SCAG's boundaries are affected by and will benefit from studies, coordination and evaluation services provided by SCAG. That it is desirable that they have representation in SCAG which can only be accomplished with automatic or mandatory membership and that since it has been resolved that financing should not be by means of an increase in the property tax and SCAG should not have general taxing authority, it was favored that financing be provided by the State through a real property transfer tax or other equitable means of providing funds as the State legislature may designate. Councilman Arth then MOVED that a minute resolution be adopted along the lines indicated and forwarded to the two agencies. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage. Councilman Considine stated for the record that he opposes the action to be taken by Council; that he would support the position of the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. He did not believe a manda- tory membership in SCAG is necessary, nor did he approve of an umbrella government with mandatory membership with indirect taxation rights. I He regarded it as a first step toward legislative power and subsequent right to eminent domain and taxation which would make it a full fledged government. Roll call was then taken on the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci lmen Arth, Butterworth, Hage, He,lms Councilman Considine None Council accepted with appreciation the letter of commendation for the expeditious and efficient way in which the fire and police departments responded to a recent fire at the Wood Shop of the Arcadia High School. The subject departments will be apprised of this communication. 1-18- 72 - 4 - FIRST AVENUE r/w appraisal (revised) j /cft(P I SIDEWALKS 1911 Act ,.--- MEDICAL PROGRAM APPROVED ~;C SIGNS ~ ORDINANCE NO. 1446 INTRODUCED I FREEWAY NOISE REPORT / 19:8003 Council received staff report dated January 14, 1972 concerning the revised appraisal of Parcel 10 - 425 and 417 N. First Avenue in the First Avenue right of way project Job #364, Councilman Hage MOVED to approve the appraiser's (Howard S. Martin and Associates) revised recommendation and authorize staff to proceed with the right of way acquisition; and that funds in the amount of $2,220 be APPROPRIATED from Gas Tax Funds for the acquisition of right of way along Colorado Boulevard for the future improvement of that roadway. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Council received staff report dated January 14, 1972 concerning whether or not the city should utilize the 1911 Act to fund sidewalk construction. The Act provides that when 50 percent or more of the improvements, such as sidewalks, exist in anyone block, the Street Superintendent may order the property owners to construct the remaining sidewalk. If they fail to do so within a reasonable period of time he may cause the sidewalks to be constructed and the cost assessed to the property owners. Staff to provide Council with a priority list, a map indicating the locations for such improvement and estimated cost. On MOTION by Co~ncilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows the employees' hospital and medical insurance program set forth in the staff report referred to in the City Manager's communication of January 13, 1972 be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None The request of the Resdel Engineering Corporation for permission to relocate an existing sign from its Pasadena location to its Arcadia headquarters at 300 E. Live Oak Avenue was considered by the Modification Committee. Due to the extent of the area covered and the implications that a change in the signing may have on the area, the Committee recommended that the Planning Commission make a study of the matter. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that same be referred to the Commission with report back to Council. The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1446, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA READOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1970 EDITION." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1446 be WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None Councilman Considine reported on his recent visit to Sacramento and a conference with the State Secretary of Business and Transportation, Frank Walton, concerning the noise emanating from the Foothill Freeway traffic as it moves through the city. He said the Division of 1-18-72 - 5 - 19: 8004 Highways will conduct another thorough study of the problem and that every effort will be made to have this study available to Council as soon as possible. Mayor Helms will direct a letter to Mr. Walton expressing appreciation for his assistance and cooperation and the hope he will continue to be vigilant until the program is completed. BOND ELECTION SUPPORT / Councilman Arth observed that the City Youth Commission is supporting the Community Center to the fullest and are also working in city offic'es. PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED In order to consider the following the prOV~Slons of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. I SALARY Pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the base salary of the City Clerk be set at $1200 per month from the commencement of the next term of office and be so continued until Council sees fit to change it. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None SISTER CITY COMMISSION / On MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows the sum of $500 was AUTHORIZED for appropriation from the Council Contingency Fund to make up a deficit in the Sister City Commission budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms None None ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 p.m., the meeting ADJOURNED SINE DIE. LJ/ttl ATTEST: ~~~~ Christine Van Maanen -. I 1-18-72 - 6 -