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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2, 1991NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING As authorized by Arcadia City Charter Section 408 and California Government Code Sections 54956 and 54957.5 a Special Meeting of the Arcadia City Council is hereby called for the Arcadia City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 1991. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a closed session for the legislative body to review its position and instruct its designated representatives regarding salaries, fringe benefits and other subjects within the scope of representation concerning represented and unrepresented employees pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. No other business shall.be considered at this meeting Dated: March 29, 1991 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael H. Miller City Attorney 0 �, �.tl�� . i ..% ✓ . • �+�+ • • CHARLES E. GILB , f/J MAYOR PROTEM PORE JOSEPH C. CIRAULO 240 West Huntington Drive GEORGE FASCHING ARC Arcadia, California 91007 ROBERT C. HARBICHT A e Hc�RpORATE9•,o (818) 574 -5400 COUNCILMEMBERS GEORGE J. WATTS MARY B. YOUNG JUNE D. ALFORD CITY MANAGER MAYOR CITY CLERK NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING As authorized by Arcadia City Charter Section 408 and California Government Code Sections 54956 and 54957.5 a Special Meeting of the Arcadia City Council is hereby called for the Arcadia City Council Chamber at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 1991. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a closed session for the legislative body to review its position and instruct its designated representatives regarding salaries, fringe benefits and other subjects within the scope of representation concerning represented and unrepresented employees pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. No other business shall.be considered at this meeting Dated: March 29, 1991 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael H. Miller City Attorney 0 �, �.tl�� . i ..% ✓ . _J DECLARATION OF SERVICE BY MAIL I, Lisa Melendez, hereby declare that I am over 18 years of age and not a party to the within matter; that my business address is 240 West Huntington Drive, City of Arcadia, California; that I am employed in Los Angeles County, California; that I mailed copies of the attached NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING by placing them in an envelope addressed to: Arcadia Tribune 34 E. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 KFWB News Radio 6230 Yucca Street Monterey Park, CA 91754 Joe Blackstock San Gabriel Valley Tribune 1210 Azusa Canyon Road West Covina, CA 91790 Joseph Jinn Chinese Daily News 724 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754 Councilman George Fasching 1451 Oaklawn Road Arcadia, CA 91006 Mayor Mary Young 1279 Oakglen . Arcadia, CA 91006 Councilman Charles Gilb 940 Singing Wood Arcadia, CA 91006 KMAX 3844 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 Jody Uyechi News Digest 850 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754 Internation Daily News 870 Monterey Pass Road Monterey Park, CA 91754 Steve O'Donnell Highland Publications, Inc. 19321 E. Walnut Drive City of Industry, CA 91748 Councilman Joseph Ciraulo 1248 Oakhaven Rd. Arcadia, CA 91006 Councilman Robert Harbicht 663 Gloria Road Arcadia, CA 91006 Arcadia City Clerk Arcadia City Manager Arcadia City Attorney which envelope was then sealed and postage fully paid thereon and on March 29, 1991 was deposited in the U. S. Mail at Arcadia, California. Dated: ( (( Lisa Melendez Legal Secretary L, _ A G E N D A ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2, 1991 7:30 P.M. INVOCATION r ACTION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ,ROLL CALL: Council Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young Fasching Excused Absence MINUTES of the adjourned and regular meetings of March 19, 1991 Approved MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. Adopted PRESENTATION of Proclamation - Methodist Hospital Volunteer Week PRESENTATION by Terry Towner - Resolution for 4/16 Council Meeting 1. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of Text Amendment 91 -002, amending the real estate signs in the R -M and R -0 single - family zones and adding sign regulations Public Hearing Closed; to R -1 zone (to be consistent with the R -0 Approved regulations). 2. PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of Text Amendment 91 -003, amending the "H" High Rise Overlay zoning regulations, creating five special height overlay zones and Public Hearing Closed; adding regulations to require.'a Conditional Use Approved Permit for any building which exceeds the height limits of the basic underlying zone. 3. PUBLIC HEARING g Closed: Review of Preliminary Draft of the Source Public Hearin Consultant staff to pre - Reduction and Recycling Element. pare revised draft AGENDA 4/2/91 4. Time reserved for those in the audience who wish to address the City Council (five - minute time limit per person). 5. RECESS CITY COUNCIL 6. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A rm rnta a. ROLL CALL: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, Harbicht and Young Fasching Excused Absenc b. MINUTES of the meeting of March 19, 1991 Approved C. ADJOURN to 7:00 p.m., April 16, 1991 7. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 8. CONSENT ITEMS a. Consideration of Text Amendment 91 -004, adding a new zoning designation of R -1 15,000, establishing a new Second One- Family zone that requires a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet (PUBLIC HEARING TO BE public Hearing 4/16/91 SCHEDULED). b. Consideration of a substandard lot width on Lot 2 of Tentative Parcel Map 91 -002 (Charles Bluth, owner). c. Report and recommendation to secure archi- tectural services for Fire Station No. 2 project. d. Recommendation for award of contract for the Arcadia Public Library Emergency Exit for Basement - Job No. 663. 9. CITY ATTORNEY Approved Continued Approved a. ORDINANCE NO. 1933 - For Adoption - Approving Text Amendment 91 -001 revising the rear setback requirements for commercial and industrial buildings in the C -0, C -1, C -2 and C -M zones. Continued to 4/16/91 -2- AGENDA 4/2/91 1 9. CITY ATTORNEY (continued) ACTION b. RESOLUTION NO. 5576, granting approval of the transfer of the Arcadia cable television Adopted dopted c. RESOLUTION NO. 5577, supporting the immediate initiation of the Los Angeles County Trans- portation Commission's Scope of Work to study transit alternatives for the Santa Fe right -of -way from Pasadena to Claremont. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 12. ADJOURN to 7:00 p.m., April 16, 1991 Adopted Miller — Prepare resolution supporting the cancellation of the annual League of California Cities conference in San Francisco due to San Francisco's declaring of a. sanctuary for those who opposed the Gulf War: -3- AGENDA 4/2/91 Wemota#&dum L A c 7 c. 0 \�rOX&St9 � DATE: March 28, 1991 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM:.,';_i��David Feinberg, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Support of a Los Angeles County Transportation Commission ( LACTC) Study of Transit Alternatives For The Santa Fe Right - of -way Between Pasadena and Claremont In recent months, the staff's of the cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Duarte, Glendora, Irwindale, and Monrovia have met to discuss methods to develop a higher profile in Los Angeles County transportation decision - making. As an outgrowth of these meetings, the Cities and LACTC Staff are developing a Scope of Work to study the Santa Fe right -of -way from Pasadena to Claremont. LACTC staff will hopefully recommend it to their board shortly. Background With the recent passage of Proposition C, which dedicates an additional one -half cent for transit purposes in Los Angeles County, new funds are now available for transportation projects. It is certain that there will be commuter rail (similar to Amtrack) through the southern portion of the San Gabriel Valley along the 10 Freeway corridor. It has also been decided that the Light Rail from Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles will be extended north up the Santa Fe right -of -way to Pasadena. As a result, this leaves no rail transportation between the eastern edge of Pasadena to Irwindale. The LACTC is currently in negotiations to purchase the Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way from Downtown Los Angeles through Pasadena and out to Claremont. (Attachment 1) Analysis The proposed Scope of Work (Attachment 2) would determine the most appropriate transit alternative(s) for the Santa Fe right - of -way between Pasadena and Claremont. The most important issues to be examined in the study are: type of technology, light rail or commuter rail, would be most appropriate for the corridor; the economic impacts of both systems on communities; its financial feasibility to operate rail along the entire corridor; and the most appropriate locations for stops. LASER IMAGED' C/ id LACTC Scope of Work March 27, 1991 Page Two Staff believes the best long range alternative would be to extend the Light Rail from Pasadena eastward. Typically, Light Rail operates vehicles all day long while Commuter Rail operates during rush hour periods only. As a result, the City's economic base would be better served by a Light Rail system. Also, Light Rail is operated with electricity so no fuel emissions would be released into the Los Angeles basin. Santa Anita Race Track is also supportive of the extension of the light rail east from Pasadena. (Attachment 3) One of the key issues in the Scope of Work is the timing of the project. Because of the ongoing negotiations with Santa Fe, LACTC is uncertain whether to start the Scope of Work process immediately or wait until the right -of -way has been purchased. Staff believes the project should proceed immediately because LACTC has already planned for the entire extension of the Blue Line through Pasadena on unpurchased right -of -way. Thus, commissioning a study to look at options for the remaining Santa Fe corridor from Pasadena to Claremont is appropriate. Eventually this right -of -way will be purchased. It will take approximately six months to complete the study. Also, the City Managers of the involved cities are in the process of signing a mutual letter addressing specific concerns in the Scope of Work. (Attachment 4) Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 5577, supporting the immediate initiation of a LACTC study of the transit alternatives for the Santa Fe right -of -way from Pasadena to Claremont. Attachments �J Approved: George J. ' WAtt`s," City Manager LASER IMAGED U 4 rn. Memotandum excenu o � o 'RroR1Tt9 " March 25, 19 91 Date - - - -- - -- - - - - -- "- TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council ' FROM: Alex D. McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: Request to Approve CableVision Stock Transfer The CableVision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre holding company, United Artists Holding Company, has requested City approval for a stock transfer to United Cable Television Corporation. Background Currently, Arcadia CableVision is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Artists Holding Company which is, in turn, owned by United Artist Entertainment Company. In 1988, the City Council approved the change in ownership of Daniels & Associates to United Artists Holding. Pursuant to Section 7(a)(b) - Limitations of Franchise of the City of Arcadia Cable Television Franchise Agreement, (a) Non - Transferrable. This Franchise shall not be sublet, assigned, or transferred, either in whole or in part, either by act of the Grantee or by operation of the law, without the prior written consent of the Grantor... (b) Change in Control. The Grantee shall promptly notify the Grantor or any proposed change in control of the Grantee with respect to which the consent of the Grantor is required. Such change in control shall make the franchise null and void unless and until the Grantor shall have consented thereto... United Artists Entertainment Company, acting on behalf of United Cable Television Corporation, has notified the City of the proposed change of stock (Attachment I) and, through the City Attorney, has agreed to certain conditions of transfer (Attachment II and III). The Certificate of the Terms and Conditions of Transfer outline and emphasize that the change of stock shall in no way affect the control or operation of the City's cable television franchise agreement. The attached Resolution authorizes the transfer of the stock as requested above. LASER IMAGED; Request to Approve CableVision Stock Transfer March 25, 1991 Page Two Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution #5576 approving the transfer of Arcadia CableVision stock from United Artists Holdings, Incorporated, to United Cable Television Holdings, Incorporated. The City Attorney concurs in this recommendation. Attachments Approved: r- George' J. Watts, City Manager LASER IMAGED 3 Arcadia /Sierra Madre Cablevision 641 West Duarte Road, P.O. Box 1586 Arcadia, CA 91007 Attachment I VM Vl�r • i.7i e��i 0 February 7, 1991 Mr. George J. Watts City Manager CITY OF ARCA,DIA 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 F B Dear Mr. Watts: CITY MANAGER In July, 1988, the City of Arcadia consented by Resolution No. 5428 to the change in the ownership of Daniels & Associates, Inc. ( "D &A") to United Artists Holdings, Inc. ( "UAH "). As you know, D &A owns all of the stock of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc., the grantee of the City of Arcadia cable television franchise ( "Cablevision "). For internal corporate restructuring purposes, it has been determined that the ownership of Cablevision's stock should be transferred from D &A to United Cable Television Corporation ( "UCTC "). UCTC is a wholly -owned subsidiary of UAH. Like D &A, UCTC is controlled by UAH. Thus, when the stock of Cablevision is transferred from D &A to UCTC, UAH will continue to control Cablevision. We have extracted from your franchise and attached to this letter the language which deals with transfers, etc. We believe that it is apparent from the above description of the proposed transaction that no assignment or transfer of the franchise is to occur, nor is there to be a change in or transfer or acquisition of control of the holder of the franchise (Cablevision). In these circumstances we suggest that this is not a transaction of the type that requires a consent by the City. LASER IMAGED �; Nevertheless, it is important to all concerned that an amiable, straightforward and healthy relationship be maintained among Cablevision, the City and Cablevision's customers, and accordingly, we consider it appropriate that the City Council be fully informed of what is to transpire and suggest that the Council adopt an ordinance acknowledging notice of and approving of the transfer of, the stock of Cablevision. To assist in that effort, we have prepared the enclosed form of ordinance which we respectfully request be considered and adopted by appropriate Council action. Sincerely, C A B L E V I S I 0 N O F ARCADIA /SIERRA MADRE,INC. i By: Thom Prevette LASER IMAGED ;,, A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING TO A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF CABLEVISION OF ARCADIA /SIERRA MADRE, INC., THE CURRENT HOLDER OF A FRANCHISE AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY. WHEREAS, Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc., a Delaware corporation ( "Grantee ") is the duly authorized holder of a fran- chise, permit, license or other authorization (as amended to date, the "Franchise ") authorizing the operation and maintenance of a cable television system and authorizing Grantee to serve the City (the "Grantor ") with cable television services; and WHEREAS, the sole stockholder of Grantee is Daniels & As- sociates, Inc., a Delaware corporation; and WHEREAS, Grantee has advised the Grantor that the outstanding capital stock of Grantee is to be transferred and after such transfer is to be held by United Cable Television Corporation, a wholly -owned subsidiary of United Artists Holdings, Inc.; and WHEREAS, although the aforedescribed transaction does not constitute an assignment or transfer of the franchise by the Grantee or a change in or transfer or acquisition of control of Grantee and therefore may not be a transaction requiring the consent of the Grantor, Grantee nevertheless has informed the Grantor of such pending transaction and has requested that the Grantor consent thereto in the form hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, be it Ordained: Section 1. That the Grantor hereby consents to the change in the ownership of the stock of Cablevision that is described in the recitals hereto. Section 2. That the consent herein granted does not con- stitute and shall not be construed to constitute a waiver of any obligations of Grantee under the Franchise. Section 3. That the Grantor hereby affirms that the Franchise (i) is validly held in the name of the Grantee in full force and effect and (ii) is for a current term, without considering any possible extension, ending on July 4, 1995. Section 4. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of this Ordinance that no portion or provision of this Ordinance shall become inoperative or fail by reason of the invalidity or unenforceability of any other portion or provision, and to this end all provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. PC20(RB):BAKER -7.ORD -1- LASER IMAGED J Section 5. That this Ordinance shall become effective and continue and remain in effect immediately upon its passage, approval and adoption. pc20(RB):BAM -7.ORD —2— LASER IMAGEQ;; Attachment II UNITED CABLE TELEVISION CORPORATION 5619 DTC Parkway Englewood, Colorado 8o111 , 1991 City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60 Arcadia, California 91066 -0060 Re: Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: This is delivered in connection with the City's consent to the transfer of the stock of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. from Daniels & Associates, Inc. to United Cable Television Corporation. This is to confirm that United Cable Television Corporation has read and fully understands the terms and conditions of the cable television franchise, dated July 5, 1985 and amended May 20, 1986. Upon transfer of the stock of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. to United Cable Television Corporation, United Cable Television Corporation will assume all obligations of Daniels & Associates, Inc. thereunder, including, without limitation, any obligation that the cable television system be operated in compliance with the terms and conditions of the cable television franchise. As transferee of the stock, we have read the terms of the Resolution authorizing the transfer of the stock and understand and agree to the terms and conditions of the Resolution. Thank you for your consideration. GH5:arcadia2.1tr UNITED CABLE TELEVISION CORPORATION By: Keaa.Q Parabee, � ice President LASER IMAGED v L3 0 CERTIFICATE Q Attachment III This Certificate is delivered to the City of Arcadia in connection with its Resolution authorizing the transfer of the stock of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. from Daniels & Associates, Inc. to United Cable Television Corporation. United Artists Entertainment Company, Daniels & Associates, Inc. and United Cable Television Corporation, by and through one of their Vice Presidents, certifies as follows: A. United Cable Television Corporation is controlled by United Artists Holdings, Inc. Upon transfer of the stock as heretofore referenced, United Artists Holdings, Inc. and United Artists Entertainment Company will control Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. B. The transfer of the stock, as heretofore referenced, is for internal corporate restructuring purposes and will not affect the daily control or operations of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. C. Daniels & Associates, Inc. and United Cable Television Corporation share common slates of officers and directors. D. No change in local management of Cablevision of Arcadia/ Sierra Madre, Inc. will occur because of the transfer of the stock, as heretofore referenced. E. Upon transfer of the stock, as heretofore referenced, the stock of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. will continue to be held by a subsidiary of United Artists Holdings, Inc. There will be no change of control of Cablevision of Arcadia /Sierra Madre, Inc. Dated this day of , 1991. GH5:arcadia.cer UNITED ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, DANIELS & ASSOCIATES, INC. and UNITED CABLE TELEVISION CORPORATION, by one of their Vice Presidents Kenneth rarabee, Vice Pre LASER IMAGED 7 91-00 3 April 2, 1991 TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DONNA L. BUTLER, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: T.A. 91-003 - HIGH RISE OVERLAY The Planning Commission at its March 12, 1991 meeting voted 4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend approval of Text Amendment 91-003 amending the "H" High Rise Overlay zoning regulations creating five special height overlay zones and adding regulations to require.a conditional use permit for any building which exceeds the height limits of the basic underlying zone. BACKGROUND On February 5, 1991, the City Council directed staff to prepare a text amendment amending the "H" High Rise Overlay zoning regulations, creating five high rise overlays. The existing "H" zone permits buildings to be eight stories (85 feet) without any required review by the Planning Commission or the City Council, provided the project complies with the setback and other development standards set forth in the Code. The proposed text 'amendment recommends that the existing "H" zone regulations be amended to create five levels of "H" zoning, ranging from 4 to 8 stories maximum heights. In addition, any project within an "H" zoned area which exceeds the height limit of the underlying zone, should be required to obtain a conditional use permit. This requirement will give the Planning Commission the authority to review each proposed project, and also require the evaluation of the project's potential environmental impacts, possibly requiring the preparation of an environmental impact report. The environmental review will assist the City in its determination as to the appropriateness of the project and set forth measures necessary to mitigate any significant adverse environmental impacts. The Planning Commission concurred with the Planning Department's recommendation. CC T.A. 91-003 April 2, 1991 Page 1 LASER IMAGED �, 3 Attached for the City Council's consideration is the March 12 staff report. FINDINGS AND MOTION Approval If the City Council intends to take action to approve this text amendment, the Council should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and find the text amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Denial If the City Council intends to take action to deny this text amendment, the Council need only to move for denial (no environmental findings need to be made and no resolution or ordinance is required). • CC T.A. 91-003 April 2, 1991 • Page 2 LASER IMAGED f> • March 12, 1991 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DONNA L. BUTLER, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: T.A. 91-003 "H" SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONING REGULATIONS SUMMARY On February 5, 1991, the City Council directed staff to prepare a text amendment amending the "H" High Rise Overlay zoning regulations, creating five high rise overlays. The Planning Department is recommending approval of this text amendment. BACKGROUND One of the Action Programs set forth in the Land Use Element of the recently adopted revised General Plan states: "Review the existing 'H' high rise zoned commercial and residential areas to determine the appropriateness of the zoning and whether to retain or remove such zoning." In late 1963 and early 1964, the "H" Special Height Zone regulations were adopted allowing buildings to be eight stories (85 feet) if they met the requirements set forth in the ordinance. Portions of downtown and west Arcadia were placed in the newly adopted "H" zone. Since that time there have been several additional sites which have been placed in the "H" zone. These additional sites did not involve large areas consisting of many separate parcels, but rather individual properties. The locations include the following sites: portion of the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Embassy Suites Hotel, the Hampton Inn Hotel, the Santa Anita Medical Plaza, the Automobile Club and the adjacent Gribble office building . In the early 1970's, State and local laws were changed to require the review and consideration of potential environmental impacts prior to making such "H" zone changes. Each of the zone changes (since 1963-64), have required the preparation of an environmental impact report which was reviewed and considered by the City Council prior to adding an "H" overlay to an area. The EIRs provided the Council. and general public with information pertaining to the potential impacts from each of the projects, including traffic, noise, air quality, visual concerns, growth inducements, etc. T.A. 91-003 March 12, 1991 Page 1 LASER IMAGED 2 r � If the existing "H" zoned commercial and residential areas were to be developed to the maximum extent permitted by the "H" zone regulations, traffic levels would increase significantly bringing many major intersections to unacceptable Levels of Service (LOS Level F, grid lock). The added traffic and visual impact of the eight story buildings would permanently alter the character of the community. "H" ZONE REGULATIONS The existing "H" zone permits buildings to be eight stories (85 feet) without any required review.by the Planning Commission or the City Council, provided the project complies with the setback and other development standards set forth in the Code. The Planning Department is recommending that the existing "H" 'zone regulations be amended to create five levels of "H" zoning, ranging from 4 to 8 stories maximum heights. In addition, any project.within an "H" zoned area which exceeds the height limit.of the underlying zone, should be required to obtain a conditional use permit. This requirement will give the Planning Commission the authority to review each proposed project, and also require the evaluation of the project's potential environmental impacts, possibly requiring the preparation of an environmental impact report. The environmental review will assist the City in its determination as to the appropriateness of the project and set forth measures necessary to mitigate any significant adverse environmental impacts. The Planning Department is recommending that the "H" zoning regulations be amended as noted in attached Exhibit A. The additions are set forth in italic and the portions to be deleted are . If this text amendment is approved by the City Council, the Planning Department will initiate the appropriate zone changes as reviewed by the City Council on February 5. In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed text amendment. The Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the text amendment including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. There is no evidence that the - proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this Text Amendment. T.A. 91-003 March 12, 1991 Page 2 LASER IMAGED RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends approval of T.A. 91-003 as worded in attached Exhibit A. • The Planning Commission should direct staff to convey the Commission's recommendations and comments to the City Council. • T.A. 91-003 March 12, 1991 Page 3 c; LASER IMAGED �� • EXHIBIT A DIVISION 6. H SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONE TITLE 1. USES PERMITTED 9276.1.1. OVERLAY ZONE. Land designated in an H Zone one of the H Zone classifications shall also be classified in another zone as to use, which other zone is hereinafter in this Division referred to as the basic zone. 9276.1.2. USES PERMITTED. No structure, building or land shall be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, constructed, established or altered except for the uses specified in the basic zone in which the property is also classified. • DIVISION 6. H SPECIAL HEIGHT ZONE TITLE 2. • REGULATIONS 9276.2.1. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply to all buildings and structures on property in the "H" zone which exceed the height restrictions as set forth in the underlying zone. 9276.2.2. HEIGHT LIMIT. Any building or structure in Zone H may, by complying with the provisions of this Title, exceed the height limitation applicable to the basic zone in which it is located; provided, however, that no building or structure shall in any event exceed - - - - - - . - - - - -- - - - .. - the height limit set forth in the following table: Zone H4 - Four (4) stories or forty-five (45) feet Zone H5 - Five (5) stories or fifty-five (55) feet Zone H6 - Six (6) stories or sixty-five (65) feet Zone H7 - Seven (7) stories or seventy-five (75) feet Zone H8 - Eight (8) stories or eighty-five (85) feet 9276.2.3. FRONT YARD. There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. T.A. 91-003 March 12, 1991 Page 4 LASER IMAGED 2.3 ( ) 9276.2.4. SIDE YARD. There shall be a side yard on each side of a building or structure of at least twenty(20) feet plus two (2) feet for each story in excess of two (2) stories. 9276.2.5. REAR YARD. There shall be a rear yard on each side of a building or structure of at least twenty (20) feet plus two (2) feet for each story in excess of two (2) stories. 9276.2.6. . - - - - , - - . 9276.2.7. LOT DEFINED. For the purpose of this Division, a lot shall, in addition to a lot as defined in Part 2 of this Chapter, mean two (2) or more lots as thus defined and used as a single building site, if with respect to all such lots the owner thereof has recorded a covenant that all of said lots will be held under common ownership and collectively will be used as only one building site. 9276.2.8. LOT AREA & LOT DIMENSIONS. No lot shall contain be less than twenty-four thousand (24,000) square feet in lot area and be not less than one hundred fifty (150) feet in width and one hundred sixty (160) feet in depth unless a smaller area or dimensions are is approved pursuant to Division 2 of Part 9 of this Chapter. 9276.2.9. LOT COVERAGE.. 9276.2.10. HABITABLE AREA. • 9276.2.11. REQUIRED PARKING. (SAME AS EXISTING REGULATIONS) 9276.2.12. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIRED No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereinafter erected, constructed or established which exceeds the height limits of the basic zone until and unless the location of such shall have been approved by the Planning Commission in the manner provided in Division 5 of Part 7 of this Chapter. T.A. 91-003 March 12, 1991 Page 5 LASER. IMAGED �: File No. T_A_ 91-003 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT • NEGATIVE DECLARATION CITY OF ARCADIA,.CALIFORNIA A. Description of project: Text amendment amending the high rise overlay by creating fives hig}, rise zoning designations. deleting the sections regarding yard anrrnarhmant, lot coverage aid habitable area and adding a section ragvi ring a rnndi ti nnal use permit for all t roiects which exceed 1-1-10 height limit of the underlying zone. B. Location of project: City of Arcadia • • C Name of applicant or sponsor: City of Arcadia D. Finding: This project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the reasons set forth in the attached Initial Study. E Mitigation measures, if any, included in the .project to avoid potentially significant effects: � - Date: . 2/11/91 i ` Signature Date Posted: Assistant Planning Director Title LASER IMAGED • . File No. TA 91-003 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM • A.- BACKGROUND • 1. Name of Proponent City of Arcadia _ 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (818) 574-5423 B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) • YN MAYBE NO YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: h. Substantial reduction in the a. Unstable earth conditions or in ✓ amount of water otherwise available / for public water supplies? changes in geologic substructures? i. Exposure of people or property b. Disruptions, displacements, com- to water related hazards such as paction or overcovering of the soil? flooding? _,,,,,,/ • c. Change in topography or ground / 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: surface relief features? , a. Change in the diversity of species, d. The destruction, covering or or number of any species of plants modification of any unique geologic (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, - or physical features? microflora and aquatic plants)? e. Any increase in wind or water b. Reduction of the numbers of any erosion of soils, either on or off / unique, rare or endangered species (.0'the site? ✓_ of plants? f. Changes in siltation, deposition 41// c. Introduction of new species of or erosion which may modify the plants into an area, or result in a channel of a river or stream. barrier to the normal replenishment . of existing species? -_- g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result landslides, mudslides, ground failure, / in: or similar hazards? a. Change in the diversity of species, 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, a. Substantial air emissions or fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, ✓ deterioration of ambient air quality? insects or microfauna)? b. The creation of objectionable Al b. Reduction of the numbers of any odors? [ unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Alteration of air movement, • moisture or temperature, or any c. Introduction of new species of change in climate, either locally animals into an area, or result in or regionally? a barrier to the migration or move- ment of animals? _ 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: - d. Deterioration to existing wildlife a. Changes in currents or the course / habitat? to,' of direction of water movements in J fresh waters? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: b. Changes in absorption rates, a. Increases in existing noise levels? drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? b. Exposure of people to severe - noise levels? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? i 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal d� produce new light or glare? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in / - a s-Tntial alteration of the e. Discharge into surface waters, or present or planned land use of an area? in any alteration of surface water quality, Including but not limited to V// 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal temperature, dissolved oxygen or result in: turbidity? --- a. Increase in the rate of.use of any f. Alteration of the direction or natural resources? _✓ rate of flow of ground waters? , / ✓ b. Substantial depletion of any ' v/ ///g. Change in the quantity of ground nonrenewable natural resource? _ waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception _ of any aquifer by cuts or excavations? _ -1- . f', ") LASER IMAGFL 4- • • ES MAYBE NO YES MAYBE 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal 18. Aes, : NO s. Will the proposal result involve a risk of an explosion or in?.,__. struction of any scenic the release of hazardous substances vista or view open to the public, or (including, but not limited to, oil, will the proposal result in the pesticides, chemicals or radiation) i creation of an aesthetically offensive / in the event of an accident or site open to public view? (/ upset conditions? — 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result - 11. Population. Will the proposal alter in an impact upon the quality or the location, distribution, density, quantity of existing recreational or growth rate of the human popula- ir opportunities? tion of an area? — 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect proposal result in an alteration of existing housing, or create a a significant archeological or demand for additional housing? historical site, structure, object or building? 1). Transportation/Circulation. Will — the proposal result in: 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. ' / a. Does the project have the potential a. Generation of substantial addi- le to degrade the quality of the environment, tonal vehicular movement? substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish b. Effects on xisting parking or wildlife population to drop below facilities or demand for new parking? self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, c. Substantial impact upon existing reduce the number or restrict the range transportation systems? of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the d. Alterations to present patterns major periods of California history of circulation or movement of people or prehistory? fer and/or goods? — b. Does the project have the potential e. Alterations to waterborne, rail to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage or air traffic? of long-term environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment f. Increase in traffic hazards to is one which occurs in a relatively motor vehicles, bicyclists or ✓ brief, definitive period of time while pedestrians? long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) 14. Public Services. Will the proposal — have an effect upon, or result in a c. Does the project have impacts need for new or altered governmental which are individually limited, but services in any of the following cumulatively considerable? (A project areas: may impact on two or more separate v . resources where the impact on each a. Fire protection? resource is relatively small, but where b. Police protection? the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) _ c. Schools? d. Does the project have environmental - effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either d. Parke or other recreational directly or indirectly? facilities? — e. Maintenance of public facili- ties, including roads? _ — C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Y. Other governmental services?15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand . • upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? y 10. Utilities. Will the proposal result rinc-EFwa for new systems, or substantial alterations to the follow- ing utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? / e. Storm water drainage? + C, Solid waste and disposal? — 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or D. DETERMINATION potential health hazard (excluding (to be completed by the Lead Agency) mental health)? lit ' On the bas' of this initial evaluation: b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. ❑I Pind the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. • - Date /a _✓�Z�/ ,� . ,`' ( i atur•) - ' - -2-- LASER i MAGED `-J FILE NO. TA 91-003 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM A. Applicant's Name: city of Arcadia Address: 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007 B. Property Address (Location): city of Arcadia C General Plan Designation: N/A D. Zone Classification: N/A E Proposed Use (State exactly what use is intended. for the property, i.e., type, activities, employment): Text amendment amending the High rise overlay by creating five high rise zoning designations, deleting the sections regarding yard encroachment. lot coverage and habitable area and adding a section requiring a conditional use permit for all projects which exceed the height limit of the underlying zone. F. Square Footage of Site: N/A G Square Footage of Existing Buildings: 1. To Remain: N/A 2. To Be Removed: N/A FL Square Footage of New Buildings: N/A I. Square Footage of Buildings to be Used for: 1 . Commercial Activities: N/A 2. Industrial Activities: N/A 3. Residential Activities: N/A Number of Units: N/A Environmental Information Form - 1 - LASER IMAGED L' 1 J. Describe the follov-aig: 1. The environmental setting of the project site as it exists. N/A 2. The proposed alterations to the project site. N/A 3. The use and development of the surrounding properties. N/A Environmental Information Form -2- LASER IMAGED „ -, K Check the appropriate answers to the following questions: Yes No 1 . Will the proposed project result in a substantial alteration of ground contours and/or alteration of exiting drainage pattern? 2. Will the proposed project result in a change in groundwater quality and/or quantity? x 3. Will the proposed project result in an increase in noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, odor or solid waste? x 4. Will the proposed project result in the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? x 5. Will the proposed project result in a substantial increase in demand for municipal services and/or energy consumption? x Explain in detail any "YES" answers to the above questions on additional sheets. L. Provide any additional information which would elaborate on the potential environmental consequences resultant from the proposed project. M. Certification: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: 2/11/91 'I- `� Signature of App_lica t Environmental Information Form -3 - LASER IMAGED '? . • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN(t BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL to determine whether or not the following Text Amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code should be approved, conditionally approved or denied. APPLICATION: T.A. 91-003 REQUEST: Text amendment amending the "H" high rise zoning regulations by: 1. Creating five (5) high rise zoning designations ranging from in heights from a maximum of four to eight stories. 2. Deleting section 9276.2 . 6 regarding yard encroachment; section 9276.2.9 regarding lot coverage and Section 9276.2.10 regarding habitable area. 3 . Adding Section 9276.2 .12 requiring a conditional use permit for all projects which exceed the height limit of the underlying . zone. APPLICANT: City of Arcadia ENVIRONMENTAL Negative Declaration - this document may DOCUMENT: be reviewed in the Planning Department at the Arcadia City Hall, Monday .through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through April 2, 1991. DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1991, at 7: 30 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers 240 West Huntington Drive - Arcadia; -California Persons wishing to comment on the Negative Declaration or the proposed Text Amendment may do so at the public hearing or in writing to the Planning Department prior to the April 2, 1991 meeting. For further information regarding this Text Amendment please contact Donna L. Butler in the Planning Department (818) 574-5423, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. N' • e)\ June D. Alfor•// City Clerk LASER Dated: March 15, 1991 LASE IMAGED PUBLISH: March 21, 1991 ARCADIA TRIBUNE C. J J r i T 9 / - 0o • j April 2, 1991 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DONNA L. BUTLER, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: T.A. 91-002 REAL ESTATE SIGN REGULATIONS The Planning Commission at its March 12, 1991 voted 4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend approval of Text Amendment 91-002 clarifying the location of arrow-type directional real estate signs; addressing the use of banners, pennants and similar attention attracting displays in single-family residential zones and adding sign regulations to the R-1 zone. The Municipal Code is written in such a manner that unless something is specially indicated as a permitted use, it is prohibited, for example, the sign regulations state: "SIGNS. No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-O First One Family Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter in this Title specified." A recurring problem the City has is the display of pennants, flags, banners, etc. on new residential projects. Although the code does not permit the above, it does not specifically state they are prohibited. Another issue that has been a problem for Realtors is the location of directional arrow-type signs (usually "Open House" signs). Real estate signs are allowed within the public right of way if they meet specific criteria (see the wording in attached exhibit A). However, the code is not clear regarding the location of "arrow-type" signs. Under the regulations for "directional arrow-type signs" it does not specifically state they are permitted in the public right-of-way and because of this, many of the arrow- type signs have been confiscated by the police during their routine patrols. Sign regulations are set forth in both the R-M and R-O zones. The R-1 regulations do not have specific sign regulations, however, staff has always applied the sign regulations set forth in the R-O zone to the R-1 zone. The proposed text amendment will: (1) add sign regulations to the R-1 zone consistent with the regulations set forth in the R-M and R-0 zones; (2) add wording C.C. T.A. 91-002 April 2, 1991 LASER I m Page 1 IMAGED ,;, which will specifically prohibit flags, pennants, banners, etc.; and (3) amend the wording in the "Directional arrow-type" sign regulations to be consistent with the other real estate signs. FINDINGS AND MOTION Approval If the City Council intends to take action to approve this text amendment, the Council should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and find the text amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. Denial If the City Council intends to take action to deny this text amendment, the Council need only to move for denial (no environmental findings need to be made and no resolution or ordinance.is required). C.C. T.A. 91-002 April 2, 1991 Page 2 LASER IMAGED 5 March 12, 1991 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DONNA L. BUTLER, ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: T.A. 91-002 REAL ESTATE SIGN REGULATIONS SUMMARY The City Council in response to concerns expressed by the Arcadia Board of Realtors regarding the location of real estate signs in the residential zones, directed staff to prepare a text amendment clarifying the location of arrow-type directional real estate signs. In addition, the text amendment also addresses the use of banners, pennants, and similar attention attracting displays in single-family residential zones. The text amendment also proposes to add sign regulations to the R-1 zone. Currently the R-O regulations are applied to the R-1 zone. The Planning Department is recommending approval of this text amendment. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The Municipal Code is written in such a manner that unless something is specially indicated as a permitted use, it is prohibited, for example, the sign regulations state: "SIGNS. No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-O First One Family Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter in this Title specified." A recurring problem the City has had is the display of pennants, flags, banners, etc. on new residential projects. Although the code does not permit the above, it does not specifically state they are prohibited. Another issue that has been a problem for Realtors is the location of directional arrow-type signs (usually "Open House" signs). Real estate signs are allowed within the public right of way if they meet specific criteria (see the wording in attached - exhibit A). However, the code is not clear regarding the location of "arrow-type" signs. Real estate signs are permitted within the public right-of-way (excluding median strips). However, under the regulations for "directional arrow-type signs" it does T.A. 91-002 March 12, 1991 Page 1 LASER IMAGED not specifically state that they are permitted in the public right-of-way and because of this, many of the arrow-type signs have been confiscated by the police during their routine patrols. Sign regulations are set forth in both the R-M and R-O zones. The R-1 regulations do not have specific sign regulations, however, staff has always applied the sign regulations set forth in the R-O zone to the R-1 zone. The proposed text amendment will: (1) add sign regulations to the R-1 zone consistent with the regulations set forth in the R-M and R-0 zones; (2) add wording which will specifically prohibit flags, pennants, banners, etc.; and (3) amend the wording in the "Directional arrow-type" sign regulations to be consistent with the other real estate signs. Exhibit A sets forth the changes to the R-M and R-0 regulations as proposed. Exhibit B set forth the sign regulations for the R-1 zone. In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed text amendment. The Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the text amendment including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. There is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this Text Amendment. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends approval of T.A. 91-002 as worded in attached Exhibits A and B. The Planning Commission should direct staff to convey the Commission's recommendations and comments to the City Council. T.A. 91-002 March 12, 1991 Page 2 LASER IMAGED • EXHIBIT A CITY OF ARCADIA REAL ESTATE SIGN REGULATIONS Existing Regulations The following sets forth the existing regulations pertaining to the typical real estate and open house type of signs. The Code Sections cited are from the R-0 zone. regulations. The requirements are the same in the R-M zone. 9251.1.6. SIGNS No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-O First One-Family Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter in this Title specified. • 9251.1.6.1. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Each dwelling unit shall have its street number posted so as to be easily seen from the street. One (1) sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the name and address of the occupant shall_ be allowed. 9251.1.6.2. TEMPORARY SIGNS. The following signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis only and shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists, the location shall be at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence. If a wall or hedge prevents a sign from being located as provided in this Division, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. No sign shall be placed in a location which interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress or egress to the property or adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department or where such signs may interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device. - 9251.1.6.2.1. SAME. . One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. . • T.A. 90-002 March 12, 1991 Page 3 LASER IMAGED 9251.1.6.2.2. SAME. Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by twenty-four inches (6" X 24") may be attached to the sign or sign support. 9251.1.6.2.3. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one foot by two feet (1' X 2') pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House", on both sign faces. 9251.1.6.2.4. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one foot by two feet (1' X 2') may be placed on private property located at a through street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours. This sign shall only be permitted if: (1) the owner of said property consents to such use of his property, and (2) the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Advertising copy may be placed on both sign faces. Proposed Code Amendments In order to clarify the prohibition of flags, pennants and other similar attention attracting displays, Sections 9250.2.4.2.1 and 9251.1.6.2.1. are proposed to be amended to read as follows: • 9250.2.4.2.1. and 9251.1.6.2.1. SAME. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. Flags, banners, pennants, balloons, streamers and similar attention attracting displays are not permitted. In order to permit one off premise "Open House" sign to be placed either on private property (with the approval of the property owner) or within the adjacent parkway area, Sections 9250.2.4.2.3. and 9250.2.4.2.4. in the R M zone; and 9251.1.6.2.3 and 9251.1.6.2.4. in the R-0 zone are proposed to be amended to read as follows: T.A. 90-002 March 12, 1991 Page 4 LASER (MAUD 3 9250.2.4.2.3 and 9251.1.6.2.3. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed one foot by two feet (1' x 2') three (3) square feet in area pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House" on both sign faces. 9250.2.4.2.4 and 9251.1.6.2.4. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed ' X 2') three (3) square feet in area may be placed at a through street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours, provided that the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Such directional arrow-type sign may be placed in the public parkway area adjacent to private property or may be placed on private property if - _• • _ . - = -- . - • . the owner of said property consents to such use of his property., = - - - -. - -- - - •_- • - _ . -. Any such directional arrow-type sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence., or if no sidewalk exists, then at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway. Signs are not permitted in median strips. Advertising copy may be placed on both sign faces. T.A. 90-002 March 12, 1991 Page 5 LASER IMAGED j EXHIBIT B SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE R-1 ZONE The following signing regulations should be added to the. R-1 zoning regulations (these regulations are consistent with the R-M and R-O sign regulations, including the proposed changes): 9252.1.5. SIGNS No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-1 Second One-Family Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter in this Title specified. 9252.1.5.1. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS. Each dwelling unit shall have its street number posted so as to be easily seen from the street. One (1).sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the name and address of the occupant shall be allowed. 9252.1.5.2. TEMPORARY SIGNS. • The following signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis only and shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists, the location shall be at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence. If a wall or hedge prevents a sign from being located as provided in this Division, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. No sign shall be placed in a location which interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress or egress to the property or adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department or where such signs may interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device. 9252.1.5.2.1. SAME. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. Flags, banners, pennants, balloons, streamers and similar attention attracting displays are not permitted. T.A. 90-002 March 12, 1991 Page 6 LASER IMAGED x 9252.1.5.2.2. SAME. Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by twenty-four inches (6" X 24") may be attached to the sign or sign support. 9252.1.5.2.3. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed three (3) square feet pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House", on both sign faces. 9252.1.5.2.4. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed three (3) square feet in area may be placed at a street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours, provided that the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Such directional arrow-type sign may be placed in the public parkway area. adjacent to private property or may be placed on private property if the owner of said property consents to such use of his property. Any such directional arrow-type sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence., or if no sidewalk exists, then at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway. Signs are not permitted in median strips. Advertising copy may be placed on both sign faces. 9252.1.5.2.5. SAME. Two (2) temporary signs of not to exceed a total of thirty-two (32) square feet in area each, advertising the property for sale, erected and maintained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being conducted for such subdivision but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. 9252.1.5.2.6. SAME. Six (6) temporary signs of not to exceed a total of four (4) square feet in area each giving the names of the contractors, engineers, architects and lending institution during the period of construction on the premises. The location of such signs shall be shown on the building plans and shall be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the premises. 9252.1.5.3. TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS Temporary election signs shall be permitted in addition to other permitted signs subject to the following: T.A. 90-002 March 12, 1991 Page 7 LASER IMAGED J. ? A. Any person who displays a temporary election sign or any person who owns or possesses the property on which a temporary election sign is located shall remove it within ten (10) days after the date of the scheduled election date to which . it relates. B. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign in excess of thirty-two (32) square feet in total area, or sixteen (16) square feet in area per face whichever is less. No person shall erect, maintain or display temporary election signs with a total aggregate area on a given lot in excess of eighty (80) square feet. C. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign which interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to any lot. All temporary election signs shall comply with the visibility standards for driveways and intersections on file with the Planning Department. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign which interferes with or can be confused with any traffic signal or device. D. After twenty-four (24) hours' written notice is personally served on a candidate, proponent or to a person who owns or possess property to remove an illegally displayed, erected or maintained temporary election sign, the Chief Building Official or his designee may summarily remove said sign. • T.A. 90-002 March 12, 1991 Page 8 LASER IMAGED 1 3 File No. TA 91-002 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT • NEGATIVE DECLARATION CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA A. Description of project: Text amendment adding sign regulations to the R-1 zone and amending the real estate sign regulations in the R-M and R-0 zones, adding wording which prohibits flags, pennants, banners, balloons, streamers, and similar attention attracting displays and amends the wording on "Directional arrow-type" signs B. Location of project: City of Arcadia • C Name of applicant or sponsor: City of Arcadia • D. Finding: This project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the reasons set forth in the attached Initial Study. E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects: N/A 1/29/91 / Date: " �l«.. ��►! . - Signature Date Posted: Assistant Planning Director Title LASER IMAGED File No. TA 91-002 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM A. BACKGROUND . 1. Name of Proponent City of Arcadia 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006 (818) 574-5423 B, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) • • YES MAYBE NO YES MAYBE NO . 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available a. Unstable earth conditions or in for public water supplies? changes in geologic substructures? — b. Disruptions, displacements, com- i. Exposure to people or property / P P to water related hazards such as ✓/ paction or overcovering of the soil? / flooding? ---c. Change in topography or ground J 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: surface relief features. AZ/ / a. Change in the diversity of species, d. The destruction, covering or or number of any species of plants modification of any unique geologic (including trees, shrubs, � / or physical features? microflora and aquatic plants)? crops, K e. Any increase in wind or water b. Reduction of the numbers of any erosion of soils, either on or off unique, rare or endangered species the site? of plants? f. Changes in siltation, deposition c. Introduction of new species of or erosion which may modify the plants into an area, or result in a channel of a river or stream, barrier to the normal replenishment g. Exposure of people or property to of existing species? geologic hazards such as earthquakes, / In 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result landslides, mudslides, ground failure, ,Y/ - • or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, P P or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, a. Substantial air emissions or fish and shellfish. benthic organisms, deterioration of ambient air quality? insects or microfauna)? ✓ b. The creation of objectionable L b. Reduction of the numbers of any odors? unique, rare or endangered species c. Alteration of air movement, of animals? moisture or temperature, or any c. Introduction of new species of change in climate, either locally animals into an area, or result in or regionally? a barrier to the migration or move- ment of animals? .0" 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: - — d. Deterioration to existing wildlife a. Changes in currents or the course -/ habitat? of direction of water movements in Y — fresh waters? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: b. Changes in absorption rates, I a. Increases in existing noise levels? NO." drainage patterns, or the rate and — amount of surface water runoff? b. Exposure of people to severe / noise levels? c. Alterations to the course or I _ — flow of flood waters? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? d. Change in the amount of surface — water in any water body? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in aas�r stantial alteration of the e. Discharge into surface waters, or present or planned land use of an area? ' in any alteration of surface water — quality, including but not limited to / 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal temperature, dissolved oxygen or W/ result in, turbidity? — a. Increase in the rate of use of any f. Alteration of the direction or natural resources? rate of flow of ground waters? Change in the b. Substantial depletion of any g. g quantity of ground nonrenewable natural resource? waters, either through direct additions — or withdrawals, or through interception of any aquifer by cuts or excavations? • • -1- LASER IMAGED i J. 'S MAYBE NO )d. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal ) YES MAYBE NO p pro n or 18. Aes tl; _t Will the proposal result involve a risk of an explosion or ' emu_ ruction of any scenic the release of hazardous substances vista of.view open to the public, or (including, but not limited to, oil, will the proposal result in the pesticides, chemicals or radiation) i / creation of an aesthetically offensive in the evert of an accident or �/ site open to public view? I/ upset conditions? - — 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result • 11. Population. Will the proposal alter in an impact upon the quality or the location, distribution, density, / ' _ quantity of existing recreational / or growth rate of the human popula- opportunities? tion of an area? — 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the 12. HouSin . Will the proposal affect / 1 result in an alteration of � / propose existing housing, or create a ill/ a significant archeological or demand for additional housing? historical site, structure, object or building? •13, :ransoortation/Circulation. Will — the proposal result in: 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential a. Generation of substantial addi- to degrade the quality of the environment, tional vehicular movement? substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish b. Effects on existing parking or wildlife population to drop below facilities or demand for new parking? self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, c. Substantial impact upon existing / reduce the number or restrict the range transportation systems? r of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the d. Alterations to present patterns major periods of California history of circulation or movement of people or prehistory? 4/".'and/or goods? — / b. Does the project have the potential C. Alterations to waterborne, tell r to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage or air traffic? of long-term environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment f. Increase in traffic hazards to is one which occurs in a relatively motor vehicles, bicyclists or brief, definitive period of time while pedestrians? long-term impacts will endure well into / the future.) // 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a c. Does the project have impacts need for new or altered governmental which are individually limited, but services in any of the following cumulatively considerable? (A project areas: may impact on two or more separate - resources where the impact on each a. Fire protection? ✓ resource is relatively small, but where / the effect of the total of those impacts ,/ b. Police protection? on the environment is significant.) Y c. Schools? ,/ d. Does the project have environmental �7' effects which will cause substantial / adverse effects on human beings, either d. Parks or other recreational — directly or indirectly? facilities? — e. Maintenance of public facili- v ties, including roads? _ f. Other governmental services? C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 15. Energy, Will the proposal result in: , a. Use of substantial amounts of / fuel or energy? 8/ b, Substantial increase in demand / upon existing sources of energy, or I// require the development of new sources of energy? _ 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the follow- ing utilities: a. Power or natural gas? S. Communications systems? — c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? — e. Storm water drainage? _ f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal rest in: a. Creation of any health hazard or / D. DETERMINATION potential health hazard (excluding (to be completed by the Lead Agency) mental health)? On the basis of this initial evaluation: b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? find the proposed project COULD EGA have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. ❑I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is . required. • Date 1/29/91 g/ iii, - or- ......"'._gna• .ure) • -2- LASER IMAGED ; • Fill 'INTO. TA 91-002 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM A. Applicant's Name: City of Arcadia Address: 240 W. Huntington Dr. , Arcadia, CA 91006 B. Property Address (Location): City of Arcadia C General Plan Designation: N/A D. Zone Classification: N/A - E Proposed Use (State exactly what use is intended for the property, i.e., type, activities, employment): Text amendment adding sign regulations to the R-1 zone and amending the real estate sign regulations in the R-M and R-0 zones adding wording which prohibits flags, pennants, banners, balloons, streamers and similar attention attracting displays and amends the wording on "Directional arrow-type" signs. F. Square Footage of Site: N/A G. Square Footage of Existing Buildings: 1 . To Remain: N/A 2. To Be Removed: N/A H. Square Footage of New Buildings: _N/A I. Square Footage of Buildings to be Used for: 1 . Commercial Activities: N/A 2. Industrial Activities: N/A 3. Residential Activities: N/A Number of Units: N/A Environmental Information Form •- 1 - LASER IMAGED 17 J. Describe the following: 1 . The environmental setting of the project site as it exists. • N/A 2. The ,proposed alterations to the project site. N/A 3. The use and development of the surrounding properties. N/A Environmental Information Form -2- LASER IMAGED K Check the a ro riate answers to the following questions: PP P g q Yes No 1 . Will the proposed project result in a substantial alteration of ground contours and/or alteration of exiting drainage pattern? x 2. Will the proposed project result in a change in groundwater quality and/or quantity? x 3. Will the proposed project result in an increase in noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, odor or solid waste? x 4. Will the proposed project result in the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? x — 5. Will the proposed project result in a substantial increase in demand for municipal services and/or energy consumption? x Explain in detail any "YES" answers to the above questions on additional sheets. L. Provide any additional information which would elaborate on the potential environmental consequences resultant from the proposed project. M. Certification: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: 1/29/91 - III - Si 1m7 ie of A.,ant Environmental Information Form -3 - LASER IMAGED 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL to determine whether or not the following Text Amendment to the Arcadia Municipal Code should be approved, conditionally approved or denied. APPLICATION: T.A. 91-002 REQUEST: Text amendment adding sign regulations to the R-1 zone and amending the following sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to. real estate signs in the R-M and R-0 single-family residential zones: 1. 9251. 1. 6.2 . 1. and 9250.2.4.2 . 1. adding wording which prohibits flags, pennants, banners, balloons, streamers and similar attention attracting displays. 2 . 9250.2 .4.2 .4. and 9251. 1. 6.2.4. amending the wording on "Directional arrow-type" signs. APPLICANT: City of Arcadia ENVIRONMENTAL Negative Declaration - this document may DOCUMENT: be reviewed in the Planning Department at the Arcadia City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through April 2, 1991. DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia,- California Persons wishing to comment on the Negative Declaration or the proposed Text Amendment may do so at the public hearing or in writing to the Planning Department prior to the April 2, 1991 meeting. For further information regarding this Text Amendment please contact Donna L. Butler in the Planning Department (818) 574-5423, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5: 00 p.m. une D. Alfor City Clerk Dated: March 15, 1991 . LASER IMAGED