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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
ADJOURNED REGULAR (JOINT) MEETING
AUGUST 31,1998
The City Council and the City of Arcadia Planning Commission met in an Adjoumed
Regular (Joint) Meeting at 7:30 p.m.. Monday. August 31. 1998. at the Arcadia
Community Center. 365 Campus Drive.
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ROLL CALL PRESENT:
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT:
- -ROLL CALL PRESENT:
PLNG, COMSN,
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
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5&6
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht. Marshall. Roncelli and Kovacic
None
Planning Commissioners Bruckner. Huang. Murphy, Sleeter and
Kalemkiarian
None
Others in attendance: William Kelly. City Manager
Michael Miller. City Attorney
Don Penman. Director of Development Services
Donna Butler. Community Development Manager
Tom Austin. Santa Anita Enterprises. Inc,
Donald Nevins, Holmes and Narver. Inc,
Michael Flynn, Holmes and Narver. Inc.
Jerry Ohta, Lynn Capouya, Inc.. Landscape Design
Ross Geller. Applied Planning
Frank Forbes
None
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS AND PLANNING COMMISSION
PRESENTATIONS
SANTA ANITA As presented this date the Specific Plan for the Santa Anita Commercial Center
COM'L CENTER (SACe) is a land use planning document providing guidance for development of a
PROJECT commercial center with entertainment uses on an eighty-one (81) acre portion of the
(Santa Anita existing Santa Anita Race Track southerly parking lot. The 81 acre site is situated in
Enterprises) the approxima1e center of Arcadia and would create a new centralized commercial
(/';,7, ,', / district within the City, Redevelopment of this underutiilzed race track parking area
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would generate long-term income to the City, The Specific Plan document contains a
listing of the requirements in the California Government Code. Section 65451. for a
Specific Plan. as well as details of the goals for such a pian for this portion of race track
property,
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The Santa Anita Commercial Center Specific Plan proposes the infill of 590,510 square
feet of development in the southerly parking lot of the race track. The components of
the project include entertainment uses complemented by food and beverage uses; a
market; and large mid-priced retail. specialty and general retail uses. The Santa Anita
Medical Plaza is included within the boundaries of the southwestern portion of the
project site.
The project site is bounded on the north by the Santa Anita Race Track, on the west by
Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall. on the east by Huntington Drive and on the south by
Huntington Drive and multiple family residences. Adoption of the SACC Specific Plan
by the City Council will allow the development of commercial/retail and entertainment
uses on the site, These designations would be implemented through the adoption of a
Specific Plan-1 (SP-1) zoning district for the property.
Mr. Donaid Nevins and Mr. Michaei Flynn of the architectural/design firm of Holmes
and Narver. Inc,. were introduced by Mr, Tom Austin. Santa Anita Enterprises, Inc..
owners of the project site. Also. Mr. Jerry Ohta. Lynn Capouya. Inc,. Landscape
,Design,
Messrs. Nevins. Flynn and Ohta presented an overview of the proposed Santa Anita
Commercial Center Specific Pian components. concept, design. landscaping. traffic I
circulation, infrastructure/services. etcetera The architectural elements proposed to
incorporate the eclectic architectural style of the existing 1930's race track grandstand,
and other architectural features common to the 1930's and 1940's. The four (4)
components of the project include a 231.000 square foot Entertainment Component
with a 24 screen theater anchor and specialty retail. non-ticketed entertainment, and a
sit-down restaurant; the Neighborhood Component. 78.000 square feet, would include a
food market, retail shops and a fast-food restaurant; Promotional Component, 191,510
square feet, incorporates a retail area and a non-fast-food restaurant; the Office
Component. incorporates a 90.000 square foot medical office building. It was noted
that building sizes are conceptual and may change depending on individual user needs.
Further noted. the Neighborhood Component is the only area where service commercial
uses are permitted within the retail category.
Mr. Nevins commented that the architects had addressed the concerns of the Council
and the Commission related to view corridors to the race track grandstand. site access
to parking. circulation, security of public facilities. all of which were the architects
concerns as well.
Following the presentation, Mr, Austin. the archi1ects and the landscape designer
responded to concerns expressed by the Council and Commission regarding signage;
quality public rest rooms: lighting of buildings.., minimize the use of neon; ample
parking on-site on race days and/or shuttle service; the architect/designers to provide
an elevation plan of the buildings in relation to views of the grandstand; maximize open
green areas and water conservation; the 1930's and 1940's design theme to be
maintained; the -title" or "identify" of the project may change; security personnel witl be
throughout the Center: there will not be off-track wagering areas in this updated Specific I
Plan; the developer had conSidered many other uses for the subject property. such as,
housing. hotels. stadiums, linkage with the Mall. etcetera. and believe the Specific Plan
as presented, to be the most workable for the site; a drive through opening in the
current fence separating Mall parking and the proposed project area is still under
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discussion... it was felt that an opening in the fence would benefit both the Mall and the
Center if all the issues could be resolved; the developers have control of the exterior
design of the buildings.., the tenants of such buildings will be aware of this, and City
Planning Services will review the plans for each building before construction begins;
general parking for race days will be available through Gates 5 and 6 off of Colorado
Place. rather than Gate 3. which will lead into the project area; the Irvine Spectrum
Center would be the area most similar to the proposed commercial/entertainment
project; the proposed fast-food restaurants would be similar to a "Boston Market" type of
establishment; a drive-through type restaurant is a possibility also; the loading areas will
be screened. and some will have landscaping also; and. the plaza area could
accommodate small concerts,
ADJOURNMENT At the conclusion of the discussion. the City Council and Arcadia Planning Commission
(Sept. 1, 1998) ADJOURNED; the City Council to Tuesday. September 1.1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency; and the Planning Commission to Tuesday. September 8, 1998
at 7:15 p,m. in the Council Chambers for a scheduled Regular Meeting.
ATTEST:
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