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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 1,1986_2 26 :0072 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Jan.13,1986) (. Ma r. 18, 1 986 ) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONL Y CLOSED SESSION I ARTHUR HERSHEY M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 19B5 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session April 1, 1986 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Louise Gelber, First Church of Christ Scientist Councilmember Gilb PRESENT: Counci1members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT: None The Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of January 13, 1986 and the Adjourned and Regular Meetings on March 18, 1986 were APPROVED on MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Gilb and CARRIED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Hannah and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be waived. The City Attorney stated that at the pre-meeting this evening, the Council adjourned to a Closed Session pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code 54956. 9(a) to discuss ex i st i ng 1 iti ga t i on be- tween the City of El Monte and the City of Arcadia. Council approved by a 5 - 0 vote retention of John Colber~ of. the law firm. of O'Me1veny & Meyers on a 50%/50% cost sharing basis with Public Storage, Inc. and E. O. Rodeffer, not to exceed $6,000 unless there is additional author- ity from Counc i1 . Also, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code 54956.8, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Closed Session.to discuss acquisition and disposition of property. PRESENTATION On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented Mr. Arthur Hershey a Certificate of Commendation for his past year as President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce citing recognition and appreciation for outstanding service to Arcadia. 4/1/86 -1- l. PUBLIC HEARING Z-86-2 (Downtown Revital iza- tion Area - o Overlay) (APPROVED) 11 ~'\ \~ ~ \d ~ 0 26:0073 Consideration of Z-86-2, a proposed zone change to add a design "0" overlay to the C-2, C-2H, CPO-I, CPD-lH, M-l, R-3H and R-3HP zoned properties located within the Downtown Revitalization Study area, and establishing design regulations and design review process applicable to said area. Staff report presented and discussion ensued on the color board which was reviewed by Council showing the recommended colors for the area. Questions were raised regarding how this would affect properties which I might have some modification under way at the present time. .Answer was that it would depend upon when the permits were issued, Council- member Lojeski inquired about the problem of signs conforming with the new code as well as matching other signs possibly installed, i. e., when a number of professional persons shared the same building. Staff replied that in such a situation, the matter could be appealed either to the Planning Commission or the City Council. Mayor Pellegrino declared the public hearing open and Bill Connolly, 21 South First Avenue stated, in part, that from what he has seen, he approves. As to signs, he was informed that if they did not comply with code and not approved by the Planning Department, it was still possible to appeal to the Planning Commission or City Council on an individual basis and that there would be no fee involved. John Workman Owner of. the Northwest corner of Santa Anita & Huntington stated, in part, that he also was concerned about the matter of signs since he was required to maintain the corporate colors of the oil company with which he held a franchise. Councilmember Gilb said this matter of using special corporate colors would be taken into consideration. Mr. Workman also stated that he might wish to consider the possibility of doing some remodeling on the property to enhance the value and income. '. Questioned if this would still be possible. He is considering construct- ing a line of store fronts to the rear of the property. Staff replied these specific details could be considered when the Conditional Use Permit was issued. Councilmember Gilb inquired if the matter of using corporate colors by businesses who have a franchise situation could be made a standard exception. Staff replied that these matters are all appealable. It was noted that Council is anxious to encourage owners to improve their property. Councilmember Gilb asked to make note that this problem of maintaining corporate colors, where necessary, has been pointed out. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as fo",ows that the Negative I Declaration be approved and filed and find that the zone .change will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction and resolution for adoption. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None 4/1/86 -2- " v I I:. I~ ~-j , "y... "i,. I 2. PUBLl C HEARING APPEAL OF M-86-12 (210 W. Orange Grove Av.) (APPEAL DENIED) \ \ X,I \ I , t~i .' ~\~ t ~ ~, \ '~ ., 26:0074 Consideration of an appeal by Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Heather of the Planning Commission's decision to uphold the Modification Committee's denial of Requests A, B, E and F of Modification M-86-12. Also, appeal of Santa Anita Oaks Architectural Review Board's requirement that the pool house and pool equipment maintain a 10'-0" westerly side yard setback at 210 West Orange Grove Avenue. The Planning Commission voted 5 to 2 in favor of sustaining the Modification Committee and the Architectural Review Board They believed the ARB decision should be upheld and that the subject site contains sufficient area to accommodate the proposed improvements. The two dissenting Commissioners felt a 5' setback for the tennis court would be appropriate. One Commissioner was in favor of a 3' side yard setback for the pool house, while the other Commissioner believed a 5' setback would be adequate. The Code requires that a 10' side yard be maintained for the tennis court, pool house and pool equipment. . The four modification requests being appealed concern a proposed tennis court, pool house and pool equipment location. A. 3' westerly side yard setback in lieu of the 10' for proposed pool house (per Section 9251.2.4). B. 3' westerly side yard setback in lieu of 10' for pool mechanical equipment (per Section 9251.2.4). E. 3' easterly side yard setback in lieu of 10' for proposed tennis court with lights (per Section 9256.3.1A). F. Adjacent to the tennis court a 12' high chain Hnk fence which will be 3' from the easterly property line in lieu of 10' (per Section 9256.3.1A). Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Ken Doty, 1300 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, builder of the project and representative of the applicants, said, in part, the reason for the request for a 3' setback on the tennis court was a desire to protect the trees along the fence line. This would protect the trees better than the zero lot line. Also a 3 foot setback along the pool was requested. The rear is 5 feet and within the Code requirements. As to the pool house ... it will not have any windows in the back and will have a 3 foot modification in order to stay away from any problems with the eaves and provide good drainage. As to the pool equipment, there would be no problem with moving that into the 10 feet. Mr. Doty also said, in part, that the neighbors were contacted, reviewed the plans and did not object. He felt if they did not object, he could see no reason why the requests could not be approved. That they would have no objection to complying with the other recommendations made by the Planning Department if the project is approved. It was noted at this point in the deliberation that Council is consider- ing Items A, B, E and F ... that C, D & G have all been approved. Norman Sagennoff, 6125 W. Washington Street, Culver City, responded to questions concerning the lighting which he said would be shielded and that all lighting standards will be complied with. On MOTION by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED the hearing was CLOSED. 4/1/86 -3- " co' 26:0075 Councilmember Young stated, in part, that after having heard all of the testimony and reading the staff reports she feels that, since this is all new construction,there hasn't been sufficient information to make her feel that the Code should not be complied with. The lot is not of an irregular shape and the topography is such that the tennis court can go several places. She felt the Code should be met, Councilmember Hannah agreed .... he could see no reason for grantt~g- a variance in this particular situation when there isn't any hardShiP"'1 it is a very large parcel of land and the owners are starting from scratch .., he could see no reason to do otherwise than to have them comply with Code. Councilmember'Gilb commented, in part, that he would have to sustain the recommendation of the Planning Commission ... that the matter has been reviewed by the Modification Committee and the Planning Commission and also the Homeowners' Architectural Review Board. Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that the lot is of such an immense size... that if Council grants a minimum side yard setback of 3 feet or even going down to zero, there would be a trash area impossible to clean ... which is the reason for getting some sort of setback partic- ularly in the side yard. Councilmember Gilb then MOVED to deny the appeal and uphold the Plannin~ Commission action on M-86-12 and find that the approval of requests A, B, E and F of M-86-12 would not secure an appropriate improvement or prevent an unreasonable hardship or promote uniformity of development. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None 3. PUBU C HEARING M-86-35 Mur-Sol, Inc. (132 La Porte) (APPROVED) ,. ~ y Consideration of modification of M-86-35 to construct a two story industrial building on a site containing 8,000 square feet in lieu of 15,000 square feet and a request for a 10' front yard setback in lieu of 25' required at 132 La Porte (Mur-Sol, Inc., owner). Six parking spaces to be provided along with a loading zone at the rear of the property. Staff report indicated that the project would be appropriate and not be detrimental to the surrounding area or inconsistent with the uses and Code requirements of the M-l zone with the exception of the lot area requirement. \ ~ '\ , Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Rick Reese, 1827 San Pasqual, Pasadena; representing the builders, was present to answer any questions. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED. . It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the request would secure an appropriate improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship, or promote uniformity of development and that it be APPROVED subject to the following conditions: 1 '\' ;) '\ \ 1. That the memorandum of March 25, 1986 from the Department of Publ ic Works shall be compl ied with to the satisfaction of the Director/Public Works, and 2. That M-86-35 shall not take effect until the and applicant have executed a form available Planning Department indicating awareness and ance of the conditions of approval. owner at the accept, 4/1/86 -4- .. ~ 4. 5. I.::'L CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Mar.1B,19B6) (A PPROVED) 5c. / DESIGN V REVIEW (333 E. Huntington ,iDr. ) (APPROVED) (\1\ ~\} 5d. DESIGN / REVIEW (132 La Porte St reet) (APPROVED) I fCj'\ I) \ 6. 7. 26:0076 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino ABSENT None On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1986 were APPROVED. Design Review - Request to erect a 176 sq. ft. (88 tq. ft., per face) sign advertising the Suzuki Automobile Dealership at 333 E. Huntington' Drive. The sign will not exceed 25 feet in height pursuant to the Planning Commission's modification M-86-17. The applicant is also requesting a Suzuki "Service" sign as part of this Design Review. Landscaping to be provided around the free standing sign on Huntington Drive. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Design Review for 333.E. Huntington Drive be APPROVED with condition added (Planning Commission Modification 86-17) that the landscaping shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Director and Code Enforcement personnel. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None Design Review - for 132 La Porte Street (Mur-Sol, Inc.). The applicants propose to construct a 4,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse building for general office and industrial storage purposes. The existing residential duplex to be demolished. It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency concurs with the City Council's approval of Modification 86-35 and APPROVES this Design Review subject to the conditions outlined in report dated April 1, 1986 from the Agency. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 4/1 /86 -5- 8. 8a. / ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Concrete Gutter Construction) (Job 582) 8b. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Traffic / Signal First Av. & Wheeler Av. ) (Job. 587) 9. 9a. ORDINANCE NO. 1831 (ADOPTED) () ,I 0 ~;r 9b. RESOL UTI ON NO. 5291 (ADOPTED) , ~ '" '0 ..~ 26 :0077 CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Concrete Gutter Construction Program, Job No. 582. The estimated cost of the project is $93,000 which will be funded from State Gas Tax funds. The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Qual ity Act pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (c) of the guidelines for implementation of said Act. I APPROVED the plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for installation of traffic signal at the intersection of First Avenue and Wheeler Avenue, Job No. 587. The estimated cost of the installation of the traffic signal is $45,000 which would be funded from State Gas Tax funds. This project will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared for the project pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED O~ MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECOND EO BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: " AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None CITY A HORNEY , The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1831, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 646 AND 650 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY R&SIDENTIAL) TO C-O & D (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY). It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1831 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5291, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DESIGN REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY AT 646 AND 650 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5291 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None 4/1/86 -6- 9c. ORDINANCE NO. 1832 (ADOPTED) 26:0078 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1832, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE D ARCHITEC- , )TURAL DESIGN ZONE". d {f)l ~\/;1vt)- It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Young ra/-' and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1832 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. I AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino NOES: None ABSENT: None I 9d. RESOLUTION NO. 5286 (ADOPTED )' ge. RESOLUTION NO. 5287 (ADOPTED) 9f. RESOLUTION NO. 5288 (ADOPTED) {?- ft 9g. RESOLUTI ON NO. 5289 (AOOPTED) 9h. RESOLUTION NO. 5290 (ADOPTED) I fI- ;5 fI- () / If [..,'" 9i. CLAIM OF W. TANG, MINOR (DENIED) The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5286, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DETERMINING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANITA VILLAGE D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AREA". The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5287, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN. THE RANCHO SANTA ANITA AREA AND IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE TURF CLUB AND COLORADO STREET D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREA". The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5288, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE AREA WEST OF BALDWIN AVENUE AND NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREA". The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Reso 1 ut i on No. 5289, ent it 1 ed: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE HIGHLAND OAKS D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREA". The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5290, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANITA OAKS D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREA". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolutions Nos. 5286, 5287, 5288, 5289 and 5290 be and they are hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of W. Tang, Minor by W.'Tang, Sr. was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counc i 1 members None None Gilb, Hannah, -7- Lojeski, \ \ \ \. i I ',' 4/1/86 Young and Pellegrino 26:0079 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF None 11- HANNAH MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Hannah reiterated his remarks from a previous meeting regarding the possibility of an ordinance banning iron bars on windows in the commercial area. Added that perhaps this should be extended to the residential area. Requested a report. I GILB Perhaps Fire Chief could give information regarding safety in regard to the bars on residences. LOJESKI Counci1member Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of Mrs. Lojeski's cousin, Frank H. Stahe~i, for whom services were held March 17 in Washington City, Utah. Mr. Staheli, 50, was killed March 14 while working on the family farm in the Washington Fields area. He was born March 24, 1935 in St. George; he married Mary Esther Gardner July 7, 1962 in the St. George LOS Temple. The lifetime resident of Washington and father of seven was a prominent civic leader, a farmer, and a former city'councilman and mayor of Washington City. Mr. Staheli had served 14 years on the City Council and two years as Mayor. At the time of his death he had recently been inaugurated as the President of the Washington City Chamber of Commerce. He was serving as Chairman of the Washington City Power Board. He was a retired Lt. Colonel with the Utah National Guard, where he served for 27 years. He also served in Viet Nam for the State Department from 1963-65 as a liaison and communications advisor. Funeral services were held in the Washington First Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery where full military rites were accorded by the Utah National Guard. PELLEGRINO Mayor Pellegrino adjourned the meeting in memory of Mr. Matthew Cunningham who passed away recently. He had been a long-time employee at Hinshaws, Also in memory of David Brandt who died March 21 at age 72. He was a resident of Temple City and contributed articles which ran in the Tribune~ 12. ADJOURNMENT APRIL 15,1986 7:00 p. m. The meetin9 was adjourned at 9:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., April 15,1986 in the Conference Room for the purpose of conducting the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. ~VJ Nayor I ATTEST: ff~.~L~ Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk 4/1/86 -8-