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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 15,1985_2 I I 25 :1351 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PL EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Oct.1 ,1985) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 1. PUBLI C HEARING (Street Lights on Arcadia Av.) (APPROVED) , f.\>1 . \Y\ ~' MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETI NG OCTOBER 15, 1985 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop- ment Agency met in a regular session October 15, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Ilia Daikovich, Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour Councilmember Hannah PRESENT: Councilmembers Hannah. Lojeski and Pellegrino ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb and Young It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that Cbuncilmembers Gilb and Young be EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of October 1,1985 be APPROVED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. Petition for street lights on'Arcadia Avenue from Golden West Avenue to Sunset Boulevard was presented to the City Council on October 1, 1985. Notices of this hearing were posted on each property and mailed to each property owner. It was noted in the staff report that this project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and June Hughes, 1027 Arcadia Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed street lighting, She noted the darkness of the street and the need for adequate illumination. Lois Anderson, 1024 Arcadia Avenue, spoke in opposition and asked the City Council to reconsider this project before spending the 'money. She felt the petition was circulated at a time when fear of the night stalker was prevalent and that the new apartment buildings have installed tasteful lighting. Robert Christy, 1034 Arcadia Avenue, said he circulated the petition and encountered only one in opposition. The only light on the street is from the newly constructed apartment buildings .,. he noted that he had started petitioning for the new lighting before the night stalker period at which time he came to realize how really dark the street was. He did not feel the cost of the four lights too great. 10f15f85 -1- 2. PUBLI C HEARING (Variance Fencing) \ (DENIED) I,) ,c . '. ~J /} I ~ , t ~,\ ~' 3. PUBLIC HEARING (Modifica- tion 85-119) (APPROVED ) j 'j c, \., ,., . '1'< r ~I 25: 1352 No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Hannao and CARRIED, It was then MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Counci1- member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Superintendent of Streets be AUTHORIZED to proceed with the work in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911, I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Counci1members Gi1b and Young The residents (Mr. and Mrs. Harry Young) of 2241 Highland Vista Drive requested a variance from the requirements of the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 3420 which sets forth the fencing require- ments for poo1fspa areas. This is for their hot tub which is located on the rear portion of the subject site and is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjoining properties. The Planning and Build- ing Divisions have reviewed the requested variance and, while there is a grade differential between the hot tub and the adjacent street, the differential is not so significant that it would preclude access to the hot tub. The Planning Department recommended denial, Photo- graphs were circulated. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and, no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Hannah and CARRIED. It was further MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1- member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variance request be DENIED per staff report dated October 15, 1985. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Counci1members Gi1b and Young Modification request of Benny Joseph to construct an industrial building at 45 E. La Porte Street of 8,000 sq. ft., in lieu of the 15,000 sq. ft. It would be a single story building with six parking spaces and a loading zone. The building would maintain a 10' front yard setback with zero side yards. It would meet or exceed all code requirements except for lot size. The staff report dated October 15, 1985 sets forth all conditions if the modification were approved. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Ned Kah10n, owner of apartment units at 49 E. La Porte Street, had some objections to the proposed project .,. the lot on which the commercial building would be constructed is very small and noted drainage problems and a trash problem from the vacant lot because of the lack of retaining walls, Staff advised that the developer would be required to submit a grading a~d drainage plan. I Benny Joseph, 401 N. First Avenue, owner of 45 E. La Porte Street, sai~, in part, that he will check out the problems referred to by Mr. Kah10n, Nimar Matta, 1679 Alta Oaks Drive, owner of 41 E. La Porte Street, speaking also for the owner of 43 E. La Porte Street, said, in part, that he realizes his property is non-conforming; however it was not ten years ago. He explained what he paid for the property and what he would probably have to sell it for now." a buyer would only be interested in the land and expressed concern for the type of business which would be conducted. Staff advised that the industrial zone does have standards regarding noise, vibration, dust, odor, etc. -2- 10f15f85 I "". .' . ~, '" I 4, 5, 5a, ROLL CALL '; 5b. "',M I NUTE APPROVAL ( Oct. 1 ,1985) (APPROVED) . ,- i 25:1353 Staff also advised that the zoning was changed in the late 60's at which time all of the residential uses became non-conforming; and Mr. Matta was aware of that when he purchased his property about three years ago. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council member Lojeski, seconded by Councflmember Hannah and CARRIED. In response to questions by Councilmember Hannah, staff said, in part, that four or five modifications have been granted during ~he last three years ... that this is the first application submitted by Mr. Joseph. The zoning was probably changed so that larger buildings could be constructed ,.. but it hasn't been very effective to date. Council- member Hannah felt a study of the area should be made ... if the ordinance is wrong, it should be changed. Modifications should not be granted if the zoning is wrong. He felt all parties should be treated fairly. Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that, based on the circumstances and comments, he would MOVE to APPROVE the modification subject to the following conditions: 1. That the block wall along the rear property line adjacent ,to the alley be deleted or shall be a wrought iron fence. 2, Plans shall be in substantial compliance with the plans approved by the City Council. 3. That the modification shall not take effect until owner and applicant have executed a form available from the Planning Department indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. The MOTION was AMENDED to include "that staff study the subject area and submit an analysis to Council as to whether or not the zoning should be changed and, if so, that a public hearing be scheduled accordingly" . MOTION was then seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Councilmembers Gilb and Young COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino ABSENT: Members Gilb and Young It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED that Members Gilb and Young be EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 1985 were APPROVED. lOf15f85 -J- 5c. DESIGN REVIEW (45 E. La Porte) (APPROVED) ()' , JI '.t \ ; , 11'/." .' ' / I U 5d. DESIGN REVIEW (119-127 E. La Porte) (APPROVED) qll ; f \? ,,/. _" 1 / ;: ( . )~ 5e, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (Larmor) f l)c': I 5f. ADJOURNMENT 25 : 1354 The Agency received the Design Review of a two unit industrial building and parking lot at 45 E. La Porte Street. Application filed by Benny Joseph whose modification request for the subject property was approved this date. It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency concurs with the Council!s approval of Modification 85-119 and finds that the proposal is an . exceptional circumstance under Section 423 and that the variation and Design Review of the plans be APPROVED subject to the following conditions. I 1. All State and City codes shall be satisfied (e,g., zoning, building, and safety, etc.). 2. Applicant to satisfy the requests of the Planning and Public Works Departments as stated in the report dated October 15. 3. Property owners shall execute an OWner Participation Agreement prior to the issuance of a building permit.. 4. Building's exterior, landscaping, signage and parking lot shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning and Economic Development Departments. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Members Gilb and Young The Agency received the Design Review for the construction of a 12,960 sq. ft., light industrial park by the G. L. Kaplan Construc- tion Company at 119-127 La Porte Street, The three existing single family residences will be demolished. The zoning is M-l Planned Industrial District. It was MOVED by Member Hannah, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variation under the Redevelopment Plan for this development be APPROVED and that the Design Review be APPROVED subject to all conditions set forth in staff report dated October 15, 1985, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Members Gilb and Young At this point in the proceedings, Member Lojeski suggested that in the essence of time that staff prepare one report which could cover all of the Design Review items to be considered instead of individual reports on each. I On recommendation of staff, it was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Certification of Completion, in connection with the Larmor development on the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Huntington Drive, be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Members Gilb and Young The meeting then adjourned to 7:00 p. m., November 5,1985. 10f15f85 -4- I I ~ Text Amendment 85-7 adding Sections 9250.3.10. 9251.2,15 and 9252.2.24 to the Arcadia Municipal Code to limit the number of vehicles which may be maintained in the open on R-M, R-O and R-l single family residentially zoned property. Hearing for November HEARING vi Tentative map of Tract No. 42936 for a 22 lot subdivision located JANUARY 7, north of the Whispering Pines Estates, and the Development Permit 1986 R.M. 85-1 (Bluth fJevelopments). Hearing for January 7,1986. 6. 7. 8. 8a. HEARING NOVEMBER 5,1985 8b and 8c. 8d. HEARING NOVEt~BER 5, 1985 25:1355 , .' COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION . i\ ,'. Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon 'Avenue, spoke to Ordinance No. 1821 pertaining to accessory living quartersfguest house definition and regulations and suggested that a survey be made to ascertain where such buildings are located. He also suggested that Council take a look at;a new development near Tenth and Duarte... where a cul de sac accommodates 6 new very large houses; also a development in Temple City just to see if that is what Council would want in Arcadia. CONSENT ITEMS 5,1985. I Annexation No. 13 to the Consolidated Lighting Maintenance District. Hearing scheduled for November 5, 1985. 8e, I' HEARING v Urban Water Management Plan. Hearing scheduled for November 5, 1985. NOVEMBER 5, 1985 8f. ADVERTISE / FOR BIDS (Job 583) 8g. WATER RIGHTS SIERRA MADRE 8h. XMAS TREE STORAGE ./ APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the tree trimmin9/topping project for this fiscal year, Job No. 583. Estimated cost of this project is $59,425. AUTHORIZED staff to offer to lease 2,000 acre feet of water rights in the east unit of ,'the Raymond Basin for the fiscal year 1985-86 from the City of Sierra Madre. If offer is accepted, the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement in form approved by the Ci ty Attorney. APPROVED the following requests for temporary Christmas Tree storage subject to all of ~he conditions set forth in staff report dated October 15, 1985. John & Betsy Wilde, 186 E. Duarte Road and 812 W. Duarte Road Louise Hawkins, 721 W. Huntington Drive, 756 Sunset and 1595 S. Baldwin Avenue Kare Youth Lea9ue, 220 E. Live Oak and S56 W. Huntington Drive ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL- MEMBER HANNAH, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ~OJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Councilmembers Gilb and Young -5- lOf15f85 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1823 ) . (ADOPTED ) 1 f"f'f' 9b. RESOLUTl ON NO. 5252 (ADOPTED) I .f "" \ ~ I_ )vl ,J V 10, 25 :1356 CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1823, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 9262.4.14 THRU 9262.4.18,9260.3.11 THRU 9260.3.14,9261.4.5 THRU I 9261.4.8,9260.3.3.1.6,9261.4.1.2, AND 9266.2.8.11 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING 8USINESSES TO SET FORTH PART OF THEIR IDENTIFl ATION IN ROMAN CHARACTERS AND ARABIC NUMERALS AND REQUIRING THE ADDRESS TO BE DISPLAYED ON THE BUILDING IN ARABIC NUMERALS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded ,by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1823 be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Councilmembers Gilb and Young The City Manager presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5252, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX-CERTAIN . LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICf'(ANNEXATION NO, 13) AND FIX ING A TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID-PROPOSAL ". .. ~. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5252 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Councilmembers Gilb and Young MATTERS FROM STAFF lOa. AWARD OF On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilmember CONTRACT Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call (Painting V) .vote as follows that the contract for painting the Planning and Building Departments be awarded to the low bidder, Michael's Painting, in the amount of $4,875 and that $2,375 be appropriated from Capital Outlay Fund to cover a difference in available funds. 11. HANNAH REPORT DUE (43 E. Orange Grove Av) BOARDS;COMSNS AYES; NOES: ABSENT: I Councilmembers Hannah, Lojeski and Pellegrino None Councilmembers Gilb and Young MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS ~quired about the status of the situation at 43 E. Orange Grove Avenue -- concerning cars parked on unpaved surfaces and an abatement of a nuisance. The City Attorney will prepare a memorandum for Council revi ew. Staff will check into appointments as listed on a report to Council, 10f15185 -6- I I 25:1357 COUNCIL ENTERED A CLOStD SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION, RECONVENED, .', Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of Jack Tyrell, Temple City Councilman from 1960 to date. Mr. Tyrell passed away October 7, 1985 after a two year bout with cancer. Mr. Tyrell attended the last City Council Meeting of September 17. A memorial service was held at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Alhambra, He was a power force in the drive for the incorporation of Temple City and started many public safety programs. He was a trial attorney practicing in the area more than 30 years. He'i s survi ved by hi s wife, hi smother, a daughter, two sons and one grandson. Ben F. Smith, Sr. was a resident of Arcadia from 1939 to 1957, He was born iniOowney, California on April 18, 1905, He attended Garden Grove High School and continued his education by attending engineering classes at night. In 1928, at age 23, Ben Smith started the Ben F. Smith Company, which has become one of the largest concrete subcontractors in Southern California. Ben was active in the oil business in Texas and the ranching business in California. He was affiliated with many groups but his most active involvement was in,the Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena Boys Club. Ben passed away on September 30, and is survived by his wife, Julia; two sons, Ben F. Smith, Jr., and R. Ernest Smith, both of Arcadia; one daughter, Barbara Rose of San Diego; nine grandchildren and seven great-grand- children, 12. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting then ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., November 5,1985 in the TO . Conferen~e Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency NOVEMBER 5,1985 and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation 7:00 p. m. matters and evaluation of properties. . Mayor ATTEST: ~. 10f15f85 -7-