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November 17, 1998
�fllt *i/9 A N N O T A T E D A G E N D A FI❑FI Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 17, 1998 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber Conference Room ACTION ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic All Present 1. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON - PUBLIC HEARING/ FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) RE: 6:00 P.M. SESSION. No one spoke 2. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with City labor negotiators Carol Przybycien, Dan Cassidy, William Kelly and Personnel Concepts, Inc. regarding Teamsters Local 911, AFSCME Local 2264, AFFA, Management and non- represented employees. At 6:03_Council RECESSED to the Closed Session & 7:00 p.m. RECONVENED in the Council Chamber Council Chambers . p.m. INVOCATION Reverend Ellen Jennrich, Lutheran Church of The Cross at 7::00 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carol Libby, Curator, Arcadia Historical Museum ROLL CALL: . Council Members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic All Present City Attorney Michael Miller announced the subject of the Closed Session held at 6:00 p.m. - 3. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Community Service Award to Pat Wickham. Agenda Item 2a. 4. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Business Recognition Award to The Bargain Box. Joan Leathery Marilyn Marone 5. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Youth Service Award to Steve Jahnke. 6. PRESENTATION of Mayor's Employee Recognition Award to Toni McKiernan. 7. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to Ryan McMorrow. 8. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS. 1 B1dg.Official Greg Gerlach introduced by City Mgr. Delete #2 from staff report re- ;commendation_re. Agenda Item 13d, ACTION 9. QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS. None MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive Adopted 5 -0 reading in full. 10. PUBLIC HEARING Pub. Hrg. Closed Recommendation to add a high rise (H6) overlay to the existing C2 zoned Approved 4 -1 with property at 55 W. Huntington Drive (formerly the Foulger Ford site). out a ght Zone Change 98 -001 restriction 11. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON). No one spoke 12. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports /Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items See Minutes 13. CONSENT a. Minutes of the November 3, 1998 Regular Meeting. Approved -o b. Report and recommendation to accept all work performed by E.C. Approved 5 -0 Construction Company for road improvements on Wheeler Avenue and Hacienda Avenue as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $7,152.57. C. Report and recommendation to award a contract in the amount of Approved 5 -0 $60,600.00 to National Plant Services for closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of specified areas of the City's sewer system. d. Report and recommendation to award a contract in the amount of Approved 5 -0 $42,110.00 to Planetek Inc. for the design and construction support . Staff recommends - services to upgrade the booster pumps and motor control center at the tions 1 s 3 only Santa Anita Plant. e. Report and recommendation to accept all work performed by E.C. Approved 5 -0 Construction Company for drainage improvements to California Street, the Drake /Cabrillo intersection as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $3,908.00. Report and recommendation to award a contract in the amount of Approved 4 -l: $109,169.00 to Consttech Construction Co. for the remodel of the upper Roncelli opposed City Hall restrooms. 2 Consent continued ACTION g. Report and recommendation to accept all work performed by L.A. Builders, Approved 5 -0 Inc. for construction of the Orange Grove Emergency Response Facility as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $10,554.00; and to appropriate and additional $8,561.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund for the project. h. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6085, A Resolution Adopted 5 -0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, establishing compensation and related benefits for employees represented by California Teamsters for the confidential /supervisory/professional unit and general employee unit for Fiscal Year 1998 -1999. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6084, A Resolution Adopted 5 -0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, establishing all -way stop controls at the intersection of Golden West Avenue and Arcadia Avenue. 14. CITY MANAGER Report and recommendation to authorize staff to fill the position of Approved 5 -0 Firefighter in the Fire Department. b. Report and recommendation adopt Resolution No. 6086, A Resolution Adopted 4 -1 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, reaffirming the City's io zoneli opposed support for live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and encourage any new property at this owners of Santa Anita Racetrack to continue to conduct live horse racing time at Santa Anita Park as one of the Nation's pre- eminent horse racing facilities; and review the zoning and allowable uses on the Race Track property. C. Report and recommendation to accept a charitable donation to the City Approved s -0 of Arcadia via the Arcadia Historical Society in the amount of $300,000.00 from the Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Foundation for a new Historical Museum at the Arcadia Community Center; to name this new facility after the Gilb family; and to proceed with planning for this new museum. 15. CITY ATTORNEY a. Report and recommendation to Adopt Ordinance No. 2092, An Ordinance Ad,Vted 5 -n of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Section No. 4127 of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning nuisance by dogs. b. Report and recommendation to Adopt Ordinance No. 2093, An Ordinance Adopted 5 -0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adding Section 9275.1.52.4 to the Conditional Use Permit Section of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to allowing office uses in the M -1 Zone when adjacent to residentially zoned property (T.A. 98 -003). 3 City Attorney continued ACTION C. Report and recommendation to Adopt Ordinance No. 2094, An Ordinance Adopted 5 -0 of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, changing the zoning from M -2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to M -1 (Planned Industrial District) on the vacant 9.2 acre parcel located on the south side of Lower Azusa Road. ADJOURN City Council to December 1, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in honor of Charles and Ruth Gilb for their generous donation to the City for constructin of a new Historical Museum building V. r 2 -2 .� -G 81 *JOO a o- c ° "' °•'T` STAFF REPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 1998 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL .. FROM: JAMES M. REED, FIRE CHIEF PREPARED BY: MICHAEL A. CASALOU, MANAGEMENT ANALYST //;fC-, SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILL THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY The Fire Department is requesting the City Council authorize staff to fill a vacant Firefighter position. Funding for this position was appropriated in the Fiscal Year 1998 /99 Operating Budget. DISCUSSION . Given that our fire suppression positions are classes in a promotional series, each time a higher position is filled internally, a subordinate position is vacated. A recent retirement of a Fire Captain resulted in two internal promotional opportunities within the Fire Department. The result of these personnel actions created one vacant Firefighter position. M The position of Firefighter performs specialized fire suppression work, assists with emergency medical calls and performs other related duties as assigned. A current job description for Firefighter is attached for your review. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for the vacant Firefighter position have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 1998/99 Operating Budget. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to fill the position of Firefighter in the Fire Department. WCA APPROVED: William R. Kelly, City Manager JMR:mc Attachment LASER IMAGED 03SO -LO °RMaArsv. STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: November 17, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Deputy City Manager /Dev. Services Director SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT A CHARITABLE DONATION TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA VIA THE ARCADIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FROM THE RUTH V. AND CHARLES E. GILB FOUNDATION FOR A NEW HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER; TO NAME THIS NEW FACILITY AFTER THE GILB FAMILY; AND TO PROCEED WITH PLANNING FOR THIS NEW MUSEUM. SUMMARY The Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Foundation have announced plans to donate $300,000 to the City of Arcadia via the Arcadia Historical Society in the form of a charitable grant to build a new Historical Museum at the Arcadia Community Center. Three (3) actions by ' the City Council relative to this matter are recommended. First, the City Council should formally accept the charitable donation from the Foundation through the Historical Society; second, name the facility after the Gilb Family; third, authorize staff to proceed with the architectural /construction process for a new Historical Museum at the Arcadia Community Center. BACKGROUND The current Arcadia Historical Museum is located at the Arcadia Community Center, 375 Campus Drive. It is housed in two (2) doublewide modular units totaling 1,800 square feet. These structures were moved to the Community Center property in 1988. Previously, they were utilized as temporary offices for American Savings Bank. When this institution moved into their permanent facility located at 30 South First Avenue, the bank donated the modular units to the City and the Arcadia Historical Society for use as a Historical Museum. These units were never envisioned to serve as permanent quarters for the Museum. With many years of use, they are facing significant maintenance expenses. Beyond making needed repairs, there are no funds available to finance a p`rma�T-b solution to the space and facility needs for a new Museum. �9r / C_/�I. /yam M Foundation Report Page Two November 17, 1998 DISCUSSION F5 Ruth and Charles Gilb, long-time Arcadia residents and community leaders, have announced their plans to donate $300,000 to the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Historical Society to build a new Historical Museum. The actual donation will come from the Ruth V. and Charles E. Gilb Foundation. While site planning and space requirements will determine actual costs for a new Museum, it is anticipated that the Gilb donation will finance the majority of costs for this new facility. The balance of monies needed for this project will come from funds previously earmarked for this purpose by the Arcadia Historical Society, and if needed, other outside donations. While a needs assessment will determine the actual size of a new Museum, staff would expect the new facility to be about 3,000 square feet in size, which would be about 67% larger than the current building. The actual location of the Historical Museum must still be determined. However, preliminarily it appears as if a suitable location may be east of the shuffleboard courts along Huntington Drive (Attachment A). There is a separate parking area that is underutilized adjacent to this location and it appears to be large enough to accommodate the required space. Additionally, if this location is determined to be suitable, a new facility could be constructed without impacting the operations of the existing Museum. Architecture for the new Museum should be compatible with the existing Community Center and Recreation Department offices. Staff is at the opinion that it would be advisable to use the same architect who designed the existing facilities. Their familiarity with the site and architectural style of the buildings would be an asset and could help expedite the project. Therefore, staff would recommend that the City first ascertain if the architect who designed the current facilities is available to accept this assignment. The outcome of this inquiry will determine whether a Request For Proposal (RFP) process for an architect will be required. FISCAL IMPACT The $300,000 donation from the Gilb Foundation will finance the majority of construction costs for a new Museum. The Arcadia Historical Society has accumulated additional funds from donations that can also be utilized for construction. At this time, the only City resources anticipated is the staff time required to manage the project. f Foundation Report Page Three November 17, 1998 RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. ACCEPT THE $300,000 CHARITABLE DONATION FROM THE RUTH V. AND CHARLES E. GILB FOUNDATION VIA THE ARCADIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR A NEW HISTORICAL MUSEUM; AND 2. DESIGNATE THE NEW MUSEUM TO BE NAMED AFTER THE GILB FAMILY; AND 3. DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL/ CONSTRUCTION PROCESS FOR A NEW HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT THE ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER. Approved By: -MA William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachment 5 A .rzyfa ,,r• � y_�y y �". "." ,tea . x Ys.: S ,�y yy. '9 gg ♦ 1:,. .,� r z_ s .w T . T `rL V C hers e 1/12_c/n,..5 _ " t. !4i ryec....RAS•o•,o STAFF REPORT November 17, 1998 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor and City Council ,I FROM: Don Penman, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Directo �''' By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator�IG,�� SUBJECT: Review and Recommendation to: (1) Adopt Resolution 6086 reaffirming the City's support for live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and encouraging any new owners of the Santa Anita Racetrack to continue to conduct live horse racing at Santa Anita Park as one of the Nation's pre-eminent horse racing facilities; and (2) Review the zoning and allowable uses on the race track property SUMMARY As a result of the possible sale of the race track property, the City Council at its November 3 meeting directed staff to prepare a resolution reaffirming the City' position of supporting live horse racing.at Santa Anita Park. Resolution 6086 ha been prepared for that purpose. In addition, the following information is provided regarding land use issues on the Santa Anita Race Track Property. The Development Services Department is recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution 6086 and, if determined to be appropriate, direct staff to proceed with the actions necessary to support the Council's land use recommendations for the race track property.. BACKGROUND While the current owner of Santa Anita Race Track, Meditrust, is entertaining offers for the sale of the property, the Santa Anita Commercial Center project has been placed on hold. No progress on the processing of the Specific Plan has been made since late August when the applicant submitted revised plans to the City. SART 97/11/9 re Santa Anita j CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 G�f� Asa, Page 1 �-e-- LASER P ,� :-cD /I/ ' Cr /J. / / With the imminent sale of the property, the City must be prepared to respond to possible buyers who may wish to maximize the potential of the overall property, meaning they will be looking for development opportunities. Depending on the buyer, these opportunities may or may not include the continued operation of the racing facility. The following information may assist the City Council in determining what might be done on this property based on the existing General Plan and Zoning. General Plan Designation The City, by law, has certain land use authority. Any land use changes at Santa Anita require City Council.approval. The General Plan adopted in 1996, designated 85 acres in the south parking lot as "Commercial" with an FAR (floor area ratio) of 30%. The remainder of the, race track site (317 acres) is designated "Horse Racing". A FAR of 30% on the 85 acres potentially could result in a maximum square footage of 1.1 million square feet. The General Plan specifically identifies the race track property as possessing "opportunities for transitioning in the future" and devotes several pages to the potential development of the site. The following are some specific declarations set forth in the General Plan: "The Santa Anita race track is a key community feature, and an important component of Arcadia's character. The retention of live horse racing at this facility and the ongoing economic vitality of the race track are also critical to Arcadia's future fiscal health."1 "It is Arcadia's long-term vision to retain live horse racing at the Santa Anita race track and to preserve the existing grandstand structure."2 "The Santa Anita Race Track is a vital component of the community's identity, its cultural heritage, and its economic well-being. Further, it is a bona fide regional destination, drawing visitors from throughout Southern California."3 The General plan also addresses the opportunity of future development of the race track's southerly parking lot noting: "The purpose of designating the area south of the race track grandstands as Commercial is to assist in facilitating free market forces to introduce ' Section 2.0, Page 2-14, Arcadia General Plan, September 3, 1996 2 Ibid. 3 Ibid., Page 2-16 SART 97/11/9 re Santa Anita CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 Page 2 • rTh ? I new, compatible uses with complementary market segments to the existing mall, downtown area and other commercial areas within the City."4 General Plan strategies relating to the race track include: CD-16b Promote the continued economic vitality of the Santa Anita Park race track by providing opportunities for compatible commercial uses which can serve to increase patronage. CD-16c Recognize that the Santa Anita Park race track and live horse' racing are historically and commercially important to the community and that the race track facility is a significant community feature that is worthy of preservation.5 Any change in the General Plan designation would be subject to City approval. However, it is unlikely the City could mandate that horse racing remains if, in fact,;) an owner no longer wanted to continue that use. Current Zoning The underlying zoning of the site as shown on the attached map is S-1 (Special Use Zone) and R-1 (Second One-Family Residential). The S-1 zoning is the predominant zoning on the site; primarily located in the center of the property where the race track and grandstands are located (see attached Zoning map). The R-1 zoning is located along the northerly property line adjacent to Colorado Place and the "college" streets, and the southerly property line adjacent to Huntington Drive. The R-1 area is primarily developed with parking, some stables and ancillary uses. The S-1 zoning regulations permit the following uses: • Any use permitted in Zones R-0 and R-1 • Barbecues • Conventions • Dancing • Daytime baseball and football games and track meets • Dog shows • Gasoline service stations • Horsebreeding, raising, training and sale • Horse shows • Daytime horse racing with or without pari-mutuel wagering • Horse racing via satellite feed on Friday and Saturday nights only until no later than 1:30 a.m. with or without pari-mutuel wagering 4 Ibid., 5 Ibid., Page 2-37 SART 97/11/9 re Santa Anita CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 Page 3 • Motion picture production • Picnics • Turf clubs, including retail on sale of liquor • Any. use by an organization, association or corporation which is' organized and carried on wholly for the benefit of religious, charitable, education, recreational or scientific purposes and from which no individual person other than bona fide employees and assistants necessarily employed receives any gain, remuneration or profit! including veterans' associations and corporation and including any City, County, State, Federal, Governmental, Political, public or quasi pubic unit, body, agency and entity for periods not to exceed five (5) consecutive days or a total of ten (10) days in any one calendar year. Based on the S-1 zoning regulations, the property could be developed with any uses permitted in the R-1 and R-0 zones, including residential. However, in order to develop the site with a residential subdivision, the General Plan and zoning must be consistent. Residential is inconsistent with the General Plan "Horse Racing" designation. The R-1 zoning designation has four lot size designations, 7,500 sq. ft., 10,000 sq. ft., 12,500 sq. ft. and 15,000 sq. ft.; the R-O zoning also has four lot size ■ designations, 12,500 sq. ft., 15,000 sq. ft., 22,000 sq. ft. and 30,000 sq. ft. The major difference in the R-1 and R-O zoning designations is that the R-O zone is more restrictive in terms of setbacks and lot sizes. The City Council may wish to consider reviewing the S-1 zoning regulations to determine if the "permitted uses" identified are appropriate in the S-1 zone. Any text change would require City approval. Zoning and General Plan Consistency As noted above, the 1996 General Plan designation for the site is "Horse Racing" and "Commercial"; the zoning is S-1 and R-1. The S-1 zoning is consistent with the "Horse Racing" General Plan designation. The proposed Specific Plan filed by Santa Anita Enterprises, Inc. for a commercial center on the southerly 815 acres of the race track parking lot would create a SP-1 zone consistent with the "Commercial" General Plan designation. The R-1 zoning designation on the perimeter of the property is inconsistent with the "Horse Racing" and Commercial General Plan designation. SART 97/11/9 re Santa Anita CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 Page 4 Historic Preservation There are State and Federal programs available to the City for historic preservation purposes. Not all programs require property owner permission; however, there is only limited protection available as a result of an historic designation. Although a designation may trigger certain environmental review, it would not assure protection of a building if an owner wanted to demolish it. Therefore, a designation of the Race Track grandstand as an historic place or landmark probably would not protect it from demolition should that be the desire of the current or future property owner. The City of Upland in the early 1990's adopted a resolution prohibiting the issuance of a permit for the demolition, change of use or substantial alteration of a building included in their City's historic resources survey without first requiring environmental review. Although this does not guarantee that an historic structure will not be demolished, it provides the means by which a city and an applicant can review the impacts of demolishing historic resources. As noted there are multiple references in the General Plan regarding the historic nature of the architecture of the grandstand that may serve as a foundation for pursuing a local historic preservation ordinance in an effort to provide greater local control. The City Attorney has advised that these references serve as a catalyst for consideration of an ordinance, under California law that seeks to preserve the Santa Anita structure for its historical and aesthetic significance. In the Environmental Resources section of the General Plan, Santa Anita Park is identified as an "historic resource". It notes: "The rich history of the race track, its close identification with Arcadia's history, and the unique architecture of the southerly façade of the race track's grandstands and the high visibility of the grandstand structure, combine to make this facility a significant local cultural and historic landmark." Section 6.0 Implementation and Monitoring of the General Plan states under Historic, Paleontologic and Archaeologic Resources: 37. Cultural resource assessments of proposed development sites are required for any project that may impact a known or potential site of archaeological or paleontological site or a historical site that is 5b years old or older. The assessment will identify the significance of the resource based on the guidance provided in the California Register of Historic resources. Avoidance of impacts and preservation of significant resources in place shall be accomplished, where feasible. When it is not feasible, data recovery shall be required for all significant resources. SART 97/11/9 re Santa Anita CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 Page 5 • Preservation or adaptive reuse of historic structures and landmarks within the planning area is the preferred approach. RECOMMENDATION The sale of the property provides the City Council an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to support live horse racing at Santa Anita Park as well as revisit the land uses allowed and the current zoning designations on the property to determine if these meet the goals as established in the General Plan. Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached resolution supporting live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and encouraging the owners of the Santa Anita property to continue to conduct live horse racing at Santa Anita,' Park as one of the Nation's preeminent horse racing facilities. The following are other options the City Council may wish to consider relating to the future land use of the race track site: /1) Rezone the R-1 areas to S-1 (horse racing); making the zoning for the entire site S-1 and initiate a text amendment changing the "Permitted Uses'I' allowed in the S-1 zone by eliminating uses permitted in the R-O and R-1 zones and gasoline services stations. The S-1 zoning would be consistent with the goals set forth in the General Plan. (2) Rezone the R-1 areas along the northerly and westerly property lines to R-0 22,000 consistent with the adjoining residential properties. This is inconsistent with the goals and policies set forth in the General Plan and any future development consistent with the zoning would require a General Plan amendment. ACTION The City Council should: (1) Adopt Resolution 6086 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia reaffirming the City's support of live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and encouraging the owners of the Santa Anita property to continue to conduct live horse racing at Santa Anita Park as one of the Nation's preeminent horse racing facilities. v- C•) 1 i SART 97/11/9 re Santa Anita CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 Page 6 l (2) Determine what direction to take in regards to the Santa Anita Race Track Property and direct staff to take the appropriate action. Attachments: Resolution 6086 General Plan Map Zoning Map of Area Historic Resource Registration Sections from the General Plan S-1 zoning regulations Approved by: (01114 William R. Kelly, City Manager • SART.97/11/9 re Santa Anita CC Report on Santa Anita November 17, 1998 Page 7 • RESOLUTION NO. 6086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR LIVE HORSE RACING AT SANTA ANITA PARK AND ENCOURAGING ANY NEW OWNERS OF SANTA ANITA RACETRACK TO CONTINUE TO CONDUCT LIVE HORSE RACING AT SANTA ANITA PARK, ONE OF THE NATION'S PRE-EMINENT HORSE RACING FACILITIES WHEREAS, Santa Anita Park is one of the pre-eminent horse racing facilities in the United States; and WHEREAS, Santa Anita Park and the retention of live horse racing at this facility are vital components of the City of Arcadia's identity, history and cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, the retention of live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and the on-going economic vitality of Santa Anita Park are also critical to the City's fiscal health; and WHEREAS, it is the City's long-term vision to retain live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and to preserve it's unique improvements including the existing grandstand structure; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a General Plan that designated Santa Anita Park's southerly parking lot as "Commercial"; and WHEREAS, the intent of the General Plan and said "Commercial" designation is to assist in facilitating free market forces to introduce new, compatible uses to Santa Anita Park's southerly parking lot, so long as any new development is implemented through a Specific Plan pursuant to the California Government Code or an equivalent planning process adopted by the City, and so long as said new development is carefully planned to: 1 J I } • Respect the City's existing community character, one of well preserved, peaceful, and safe residential neighborhoods; and • Avoid or minimize adverse impacts to existing and established neighborhoods and commercial areas within the City; and • Recognize and incorporate the unique attributes .of live horse racing and the existing race track improvements. WHEREAS, on November 5, 1996, the City Council of the City of Arcadia adopted Resolution No. 5961 indicating it's support for the retention of live horse racing at Santa Anita Park; and - I WHEREAS, Santa Anita Enterprises, Inc. and the City have always been strong partners in their support of the City's residents and their many organizations, events and programs. - NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Arcadia hereby restates its prior position to strongly support the business of live horse racing at Santa Anita Park. SECTION 2. The City Council recognizes the significant historical, cultural and financial importance that Santa Anita Park, its architecture, history and live horse racing have to the City of Arcadia and its residents. 2 L - SECTION 3. The City Council acknowledges and appreciates Santa Anita Enterprises, Inc. for their generous contributions to the City. SECTION 4. The City Council strongly urges Santa Anita Enterprises, Inc. to remain a responsible corporate citizen by continuing to conduct live horse racing at Santa Anita Park, one of the nation's finest horse racing facilities. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th of November, 1998. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED TO FORM: T F 74:4/PPRO il Michael H. Miller City Attorney 3 Angeles National Forest Los Angeles County City of - ,rs Sierra Madre y r ` 13,�t 6 rn yy6S � L} county O .®1°•r' �; Los Angeles Y ...7 7ood Control c ELKI NS 3 f AVE. INN- GRANDVIEW AVE. j®tigli Ca le ,: J City of SIERRA + �1 .�' Monrovia y MADRE 1 dW 'y 3 0 BLVD.'en V H P. + � � ... G €��"1;59is' �iJr qX50 ORANGE 2 Siem Madre °a¢ '6U ° I�lt � W c�2 GROVE AVE. 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R.I L i• _ x• A. z R-3 ` �;C-= u 6 .9 i R•I 3 ".C-210 I •a C-0 R 3 r I I R_i (" T Sao -I • Ill sc ooL v •, I latC--2 f °°L- u __ t fCI! C-2 H fRADP ,IV���• �� r _- ----__�1rIrr.•- a-3 r °-2 C-04.D- IC-03 D rrer, 11p�,' :, �•�•�•�♦�•�• •••••S••♦•♦ lI 1 P .4 C1,4 4 . i �I,_ , • .i - His oricaI Resource R e �istra tio' ,, g n • Programs in C a li ornia' Registration is an integral part of the four essential components of historic preservation: identification, evaluation, registration and protection. _ -_ The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) offers four different registration programs: California Historical Landmarks, California Points of Historical Interest, California Register of Historical Resources and National Register of Historic Places. Each is unique;in the benefits offered and procedures required. If a resource meets the criteria for registration, you may nominate it to any program at any time. (Resources, for example, do not have to be locally designated before being nominated to a state program nor must they be registered at the state level before being nominated to the National Register.) The following information is provided to help you choose which registration program best suits your needs. On the back cover of this handout is a reference chart that summarizes the ■ basic elements of each program. Also important to remember is that many local governments in California offer local designation/registration programs that may be as beneficial or even more so depending on your situation. Check with the local government with jurisdiction over the particular resource you are considering registering to learn more about the value of local designation. California Historical Landmarks Recognizes only those resources of statewide significance Effects of Designation OHP; highway directional sign available through __: Limited protection: environmental review may be local Department of Transportation(Caltrans)district required under California Environmental Quality Act office. (CEQA) if property is threatened by a project. - Contact your local planning agency for more Procedures for Registration information. 1. Obtain application and criteria from :• Local assessor may enter into -- :=_-- T.:= � OHP. _ contract with property owner for , .I.-...-----. 2. Complete application Iccor-ding to property tax reduction (Mills Act). `:;_ , — - cover letter and supplemental :• Local building inspector must grant p:::: :::,:::',:"..;.;-,!.-7;----7- = M `= ;.:;_- instructions. code alternative provided under ':_ e =Y _�-`:= � � _ �-. � ,. _,, 3. If a plaque is requested, written - State Historic Building Code. — — — 4 , permission of property owner to _ Registration will be recorded on the c �,,,,,,,r,n.►��n iq; 4, place the plaque on his or her property- deed. �__,_._.. - . `"��— -:. r:,-1;-:-; �; property must be enclosed. • Automatic listing in California : ` -4 - : l'.- -'I. 4_ I. Application will be reviewed by Register of Historical - •I;'` .:rY_ : H s orical Resources. ..: ;. �� ��.-1 -- _ _ OHP staff and placed on an agenda • Bronze plaque (underwritten by .• ,•_ y - = = - "' - of the State Historical Resources local sponsor) ordered through Commission (SHRC) for action. Californ 'IPoints of Historical Cterest ( ,=-\ Recognizes resources of local or county-wide importance I Effects of Designation :• Limited protection: environmental review may be •s Small.enamel directional sign (no text) available • required under CEQA if property is threatened by a through local Caltrans district office. Owner may project. Contact your local planning agency for more place his or her own marker at the site. information. • Local assessor may enter f = Procedures for into contract with property =�''_ j� 1- Registration _ owner for property tax i•��= . I: 1. Obtain application and reduction(Mills Act). 1.04111.!:--31-r'l'��' � i �� OP ict-.1 criteria from the Office _- `, i _ _, of Historic Preservation. Local building inspector _� i �' : li � ®��P�p - �` ��•• must grant code alternative � _ ,�:.:> ���r®�� i.4�=*- ...'" 2 Complete application provided under State ' ; .-- :'--=•S >:_ _, according to clover letter Historic Building Code. ` .1�� lll.-.r:= �� t_ i�-�-`� = and supplemental X1111' .. ,., ._o• Automatic listing in `� a pp = 1. . �'�, + �. instructions. ' California Register of° `�`_ --7 :r rJ `..-r i=--1;�-- —.,_:�� 3. Application, will be Historical Resources. -!•L�I =''.Yi,; --1 r.1° I '— reviewed by!OHP staff Registration is recorded on -•"�"--=.�=-"'-'�'-; -r1_.:: _ `P j_ 'A p _,- r- sa 'I_ .c,g.. and placed on an agenda = ~- -:�-'- _ dta . IL of the SHRC for action. property deed. .�; --- - - = - California Register of Historical Resources .Intended to serve as an authoritative guide to the state's significant historical and archeological resources. Resources listed through any of the other registration programs described in this handout are automatically listed in the California Register., Effects of Designation 1 :• Limited protection: environmental review may be that the local government provide written comments. required under CEQA if property is threatened by a The notification must include a copy of the project. Contact your local planning agency for more application. information. 4. Upon receiving written comments from the local : ' •J . Nations ,, Register of Historic('.aces Recognizes resources of local, state and national significance; registers only i those properties that have retained enough physical integrity to accurately convey their appearance during their period of historical significance. Effects of Designation 2. If you are not the owner of the property you are submitting • Tax incentives, in some cases, for rehabilitation of for registration,please inform the owner of your intention depreciable structures. to apply for registration. The property or district may • Tax deduction available for donation of preservation not be listed over the objection of the owner or majority easement. _ of owners. _ __ :• Local building inspector must grant code alternatives 3. If the area is proposed for registration as an historic provided under State Historical Building Code. district, please follow the SHRC district policy prior to :• Local assessor may enter into contract with property submission of the application. OHP staff is available to owner for property tax reduction (Mills Act). assist district applicants and should be contacted in the :• Consideration in federally funded or licensed early stages of the process. undertakings(Section 106,National Historic Preservation 4. Submit completed forms,photographs and maps to OHP Act) for review. If the property is endangered or the applicant :• Limited protection: environmental review may be is requesting rehabilitation incentives under the Tax required under CEQA if property is threatened by a Reform Act or Revenue Act of 1978,this must be stated project. Contact your local planning agency for more clearly in the cover letter. information. 5. Applications will be reviewed by the OHP. Those which • Automatic listing in California Register of Historical are inadequate or are not prepared in accordance with Resources. the guidelines published in Bulletin Number 16A will be Owner may place his or her own plaque or marker at the returned to the applicant for further work. i resource site. 6. OHP notifies all applicants, property owners and appropriate governmental jurisdictions of the time and Procedures for Registration place of the SHRC meeting. j 7. If approved by the SHRC, the application is sent to the 1. Obtain application packet from OHP. Read National State Historic Preservation Officer for nomination to the Register criteria and How to Complete the National National Register. The final determination is made 45 Register Forms(Bulletin 16A)and follow these guidelines days after receipt by the Keeper of the National Register exactly when preparing application form. in Washington,D.C. 1 - l� 4 - •. •; . 4 6. A. ,• E>. 4, 1, 0 6 . - p 11I is l v _ r. I maw*, f , Hume; 'I,.nwtmti lnu twit tamNf E ;� a tithieilrj-1�'++� jlI�.,1 • 11� \ \\\ �,,, \\\ �\��i..--- oY��� _i4 Fa ..3�l�C \\\ � ,�,�.t`l'11t!1y1p, 'Ii! �l I1 � � ?t?ST NO w+wco\ \ �1, . \\\� .`11 °1 if .l'!'�L :fit; rj:I �,S , "=a L.1.._S- To request a packet of information ..Ifi.1 i' it ,' 1 -- ,- -'- - on any of the registration programs . w^.. li ��\\\� �t,1i(1° +'Ei1 I •'.I:otri{� I . 11 { . � �. =detailed here, please fax or mail your :, : k.-- �\���, -�9 t'iV:i .1 �*, li i E: ` � _ i y request to = `•• �� .. 1 II-:ii,11 ill :1,1,• II. �� 33M ), it , in4I+:Fi i - -- r �:, _-.j Z��� :.a I I;1 ,rr - 111 l ' r J,: , tom„:r-... xlm.... `-.11 1'1;pi it� ;iit Itd;►�E . z , --2-;-------:-.,4 Office of Historic Preservation T.,- a 4$---. 14'=-::----:::1;;, 11ll 1~,(I(�fj�{j 1 11 1 i• ; 4tlI ._......-_-_---;`P..,1 Dept of Parks and Recreation =11 ' *_.._ t PO Box 942896 ; ' ';. 1 �"'��1,1,1i�t=:1t Li litcrii,idt 1 , 1 \ ;' Sacramento CA 94296-0001 ' 'x :;�=Ea\\\�-. 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Southern California). cultural heritage of California or the • Associated with the lives of persons • Associated with an individual or group United States. significant in our past. having a profound influence on the history • Associated with the lives of persons • Embodies the distinctive characteristics of of California. important to local,California or national a type,period or method of construction,o Criteria • A prototype of,or an outstanding example history. represents the work of a master,or of,a period,style,architectural movement • Embodies the distinctive characteristics of possesses high artistic values,or ` or construction or is one of the more a type,period,region or method of represents a significant and distinguishabl- notable works or the best surviving work construction or represents the work of a entity whose components may lack in a region of a pioneer architect,designer master or possesses high artistic values. individual distinction. or master builder. • Has yielded,or has the potential to yield, • Has yielded,or may be likely to yield,r' information important to the prehistory or information important in history or \--/ history of the local area,California or the prehistory. nation. Relation to Resources listed as California Historical Resources listed as Points of Historical Resources listed in National Register or as Resources listed in National Register are oilier Landmarks are automatically listed in Interest are automatically listed in California California Historical Landmarks or Points of • automatically listed in California Register. re California Register. Register. Historical Interest are automatically listed in programs California Register. Owner Consent required.consent of property owner(s)is Written consent of property owner(s)is Consent of property owner(s)not required, Consent of property owner(s)not required, required. required. but cannot be listed if owner(s)objects. but cannot be listed if owner(s)objects. Local Local government must be given 60 days to Local government must be given 60 days to Clerk of local government must be given 90- Local government must be given 60 days to Go comment on application before public comment on application before public days to comment on application before it is comment on application before public hearin Notification hearing is held. hearing is held. sent to OHP. is held. • Local building inspector must grant code • Local building inspector must grant code • Local building inspector must grant code • Tax incentives,in some cases, for alternatives provided under Stale Historic alternatives provided under State Historic alternatives provided under State Historic rehabilitation of depreciable structures. Building Code. Building Code. Building Code. • Tax deduction available for donation c'— • Local assessor may enter into contract • Local assessor may enter into contract • Local assessor may enter into contract preservation easement. t with property owner for property tax with property owner for property tax with property owner for property tax • Local building inspector must grant code reduction(Mills Act). reduction(Mills Act). reduction(Mills Act). alternatives provided under State Historic • Limited protection(environmental review • Limited protection(environmental review • Limited protection(environmental review Building'Code. may be required under CEQA if property may be required under CEQA if property may be required under CEQA if property • Local assessor may enter into contract wit Effects of is threatened by a project). Contact local is threatened by a project). Contact local is threatened by a project). Contact local property owner for property tax reduction Ue.vig>ratiorr planning agency for further information. planning agency for further information. planning agency for further information. (Mills Act). • Bronze plaque(with text)at site and • Highway directional marker(no text). • Owner may place own plaque or marker. • Preservation consideration in federally highway directional marker(no text). Owner may place own plaque or marker. 'funded or licensed undertakings(Section 1106,National Historic Preservation Act). — — — — — — =• Limited protection(environmental review may be required under CEQA if property is threatened by a project). Contact local planning agency for further information. • Owner may place own plaque or marker. 2.0 Community Development ` AR 4• � Ih d �-•: �pR�pR�t�/ • Land Use Transitions The Arcadia General Plan projects land use patterns well into the future, and it plans for an increase in the intensity of development. Key Ko this approach are four areas which are currently undergoing transition or possess opportunities for transitioning in the future. These areas, which are shown in Figure 2-4, include the following: - • Santa Anita Race Track • Downtown Residential District • Mixed Use Area along Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive • Industrial Area along Lower Azusa Road. Santa Anita Race Track The Santa Anita race track is a key community feature, and an important compo- nent of Arcadia's character. The retention of live horse racing at this facility,' and the ongoing economic vitality of the race track are also critical to Arcadia's future fiscal health. Over the past ten years, there has been a reduction in attendance at the Santa Anita race track, largely due to the advent of off-track wagering facilities and a long-term downturn in the racing industry. As a result, it is no longer neces- sary to reserve both of the race track's large open parking areas exclusively for race track event parking. The combination of dwindling attendance and the potential availability of a portion of the race track's parking areas for other uses has given rise to much community discussion regarding the positives and negatives of per- mitting additional uses within the race track's parking areas. It is Arcadia's long-term vision to retain live horse racing at the Santa Anita;race track, and to preserve the existing grandstand structure. There also exists the opportunity to create a development of urban intensity in the race track's south- erly parking lot which recognizes the unique attributes of the race track to the north and the Santa Anita Fashion Park mall to the west, and to cultivate this unique combination of regional attractions into a cohesive center. It is the intent of the General Plan to ensure that new commercial development within the south- erly race track parking area is respectful of Arcadia's existing community character, one of well preserved, peaceful, and safe residential neighborhoods. Because future development within the southerly race track parking lot has the potential for impacting the community, future development must address the following needs: • Achieving land use compatibility with, and a logical physical relationship to the adjacent Santa Anita Fashion Park mall and residential uses. r:icca502ipruien ic'plmlal!"pc112n:1.nvd ARC DIA GENERAL PLAN 2-14 September 3, 1996 • (Th I crD 1 �rA 2.0 Community Development ILCORrO RAT 1.0 • Retaining the ability of area roadways to maintain Level of Service D (Level of Service C on local residential streets), as outlined in the Municipal Ser- vices and Facilities Chapter of the General Plan. • Providing sufficient on-site parking so as not to exacerbate existing_prob- lems of race track patrons parking offsite within nearby residential neigh- borhoods. Maintaining architectural compatibility with the existing race track grandstands. • Preserving important community views of the existing race track grand- stands such that the race track grandstands remain recognizable from locations along Huntington Drive. • Providing sufficient on-site security so as not to impact the services of the Arcadia Police Department. The purpose of designating the area south of the race track grandstands as Com- mercial is to assist in facilitating free market forces to introduce new, compatible uses with complementary market segments to the existing mall, downtown a lea, and other commercial areas within the City. Overall, the Commercial designation of the southerly race track parking lot is intended to assist in achieving the City's Mission and the related economic development and public infrastructure goals that are included in the Mission Statement. By reinforcing the need to establish linkages between new uses and existing ones, and between the race track and mall, the General Plan also seeks to create a synergistic economic relationship between the mall, race track, and new commercial uses in the race track's south- erly parking area. New development within the portion of the race track which is designated Com- mercial is to be implemented through a specific plan pursuant to the California Government Code or an equivalent master planning process adopted by the City, • and is to be consistent with the following provisions. Existing Community Context The Santa Anita Race Track is a vital component of the community's identity; its cultural heritage, and its economic well-being. Further, it is a bonafide regional destination, drawing visitors from throughout Southern California. The race track is one of three major live horse racing venues in Southern California, and pos- sesses a distinct cultural heritage and recreational identity. It consists of the grand- stands, track, paddock area, stables, other ancillary buildings, and two large sur- face parking areas, one to the north and one to the south of the track itself. The southerly surface parking area provides a unique physical opportunity for master planned infill development which builds upon the site's regional identity and r:icta502inraitctl plfitia!;znch 2 iI.ti,vd ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 2-16 September 3, 1996 1 J �r fr l 2.0 Community Development � ' ORPORATROI central location. Development within the site's southerly parking area needs to,be carefully planned so as to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to existing and estab- lished neighborhoods and commercial areas within Arcadia. Arboretum) Santa Anita Race Track \), . eil/ a 4----CIVIC CE\ R< Santa Anita Race Track /7. ' ENTRY} Fashion Park Parking Lot l q�`�� 9 (Mall) 0 o v� w LEGEND: A ® Race Track o .� Gatz Numbers Figure 2-5. Existing Conditions . Located immediately southwest of the race track, the Santa Anita Fashion Park mall is Arcadia's primary retail sales tax generator, consisting of 1.3 million square feet with four major anchors. It serves Arcadia residents, as well as residents from sur- rounding communities. Although the race track and mall are contiguous to each other, each has a large- common boundary, and share a common set-of access roadways, there are no common activities or functional linkages between these two uses. A chain 'link fence topped with barbed wire currently separates the southerly parking lot of the race track from the easterly mall parking area. Another physical separation occurs during horse racing season when the race tracks Baldwin Avenue entry gate at the northerly boundary of the mall is closed off to the mall. Large arterial roadways separate the race track/mall complex from adjacent uses. These roadways, Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive, are wide with landscaped medians, and represent the public/private edge for the race track and mall. Both the race track and mall are set far back from Huntington Drive and Baldwin Ave- nue, minimizing visual impacts. The location of the race track parking areas to the r:Icta502 ivroject Izp!,fina ll opcli2m!-r,vd ARC DIA GENERAL PLAN 2-17 September 3, 1996 • 2.0 Community Development - \.`� OR�ORATRO north and south of the race track and grandstands has increased the visibility of these features. The unique architecture of the southerly grandstand facade has become an important community landmark. Views of-this facade are an important attribute of the site that needs to be protected in planning for development of the southerly parking area„such that the grandstands remain a recognizable_commu- nity feature. The architectural design of commercial buildings that are introduced to the south- erly race track parking area needs to be compatible with existing race track archi- tectural design, and functionally build upon the race track's attributes. The mall has a significant setback with a fairly dense landscaped buffer at the roadways' edge, limiting visibility of the mall, particularly from Baldwin Avenue. Of outmost concern to the City is the continued success of the mall and race track. Proposed Commercial Uses � The 85 acre development area within the southerly portion of the Santa Anita race track is strategically located between an established commercial use (race track) and commercial retail use (mall). The mix of uses within this development area should add to and enhance the range of existing retail in the City, and provide uses which can draw from and contribute to existing patronage at the mall and race track. The mix of uses and the design of new commercial development should work together to create a place where people can and will want to come for shopping and enjoyment. A wide range of compatible land uses is desired that will increase the area's retail sales potential by bringing more activity and buyers to the area. Thus, the retail component of new development within the southerly portion of the race track should provide a unique shopping experience, empha- sizing a mix of general retailing and specialty goods. Attracting a wide vaiiery of sit-down restaurants and other types of eating establishments is important i to the success of establishing a functional link between the mall's commercial uses and the race track's entertainment identity. A variety of entertainment experiences are desired to support the dominant commercial use of the site, and to increase pa- tronage of the area's retail sector without creating a "theme park" or "amusement park." Desirable entertainment uses include both ticketed and non-ticketed ven- ues. Office uses should, at most, be a minor portion of new development, and be supportive of the overall commercial character of the site. It is understood that, although market forces will bring an array of new and unique uses to the area, other uses will invariably compete with existing commercial areas in the City. Emphasis should be placed upon new uses and uses either having complementary market segments or a different scale and character than those currently existing within the City of Arcadia. r:iaa5021Prnira.PD!n"n z!Trci:2nll.x pd ARCADIA GENERAL PL.vv 2-18 September 3, 1996 2.0 Community Development : y ARC OR�OAATiO Urban Design There are several strong existing attributes that influence that potential new Com- mercial area's design. At this time, the mall and race track are two separate entities with no physical or commercial linkage. Development of new commercial uses in the southerly portion of the race track property represents a potential thirdMajor entity in the center of Arcadia. In order to benefit from the locale of the two existing regional attractions, and to maximize potential economic benefits, new • commercial uses should be designed to establish linkages with the two ekisting major attractions (mall and race track), rather than simply create a third entity in the same area. The intent of such linkages is to facilitate each attraction's ability to draw patronage from, as well as contribute patronage to the other attractions, thereby increasing the success of the mall, race track, and new commercial 'devel- opment. New commercial buildings and structures in the southerly portion of the race track property need to respect the architectural and cultural heritage represented by existing race track buildings. Because any proposed.development would be lo- cated closer to Huntington Drive than the existing race track structures, potential - . visual impacts of new development must be carefully analyzed. An appropriate building setback buffer and/or public edge landscape treatment needs to be pro- vided to minimize potential visual impacts along Huntington Drive, and new development needs to protect public views of the race track grandstands. While it is not possible for new development south of the grandstands to preserve unob- structed views of the entire grandstand structure, it is important that the grand- stands remain recognizable from key locations along the perimeter of the race track. Key views which merit preservation include the first views travelers get of the grandstands from Huntington Drive/Colorado Place, directly east of thei track • (Gate 5) and views of the unique architecture of the southerly grandstand facade, particularly those of architectural details toward the center and easterly portion of the grandstands. Views of these key architectural details from locations along Huntington Drive should be preserved. Exposed elevations of new commercial buildings to Huntington Drive, the race track, and the mall should avoid long, uninterrupted planes, using articulated components such as staggered setbacks for different building levels, recessed windows, projecting balconies, arcades, etc. The design of the rear of buildings and loading or service areas should be cognizant and respectful of adjacent uses, and the need for establishing viable linkages with the mall and race track. The size and design of exterior building and project signage exposed to public roadways for new development within the southerly portion of the race track needs to be compatible with the immediately adjacent architecture. Thus, while _ signage is important to assist visitors to the site, signs should not be the dominant visual feature of the built environment. Ic:::502,vrolect )Iiinaltrvd:2n:l. ARCADIA GENERAL PIA'.' 2-19 September 3, 1996 2.0 Community Development MCORPOAATLO-' Landscaping for new commercial development should establish a project identity along the public edge and at the entries, and identify the vehicular roadways, pedestrian walkways, building entries, and plazas. Development of this site should also provide the opportunity to construct an integrated and consistent landscape treatment along Huntington Drive. The General Plan acknowledges that new commercial development south of the race track grandstands will introduce a new and potentially substantial source of nighttime lighting. Lighting needs to be integrated into project design, and not appear to be tacked on as an "afterthought." Lighting structures need to be in scale with the surrounding buildings. Also, while on-site lighting needs to be bright enough to promote the general safety of new uses, great care must be taken to prevent "spillage" of lighting and glare into nearby residential neighborhoods. Circulation and Parking i Given the potential intensity of new development south of the race track grand- stands, new commercial uses could generate a substantial amount of traffic. 'Be- cause of the key location of the commercial development area, and its proximity to two major traffic generators (race track and mall), if not properly managed, traffic from new commercial development could result in traffic congestion. 1 Traffic resulting from new commercial development needs to be analyzed and mitigated from both a roadway capacity perspective (both ADT and peak hour), and from a land use compatibility perspective. Thus, new commercial develop- ment must not exceed the roadway performance capacity thresholds identified in the Circulation Element. In addition, to the maximum possible extent, commer- cial traffic needs to be accommodated on existing roadways serving commercial uses. Existing residential neighborhoods and the hospital should not be adversely affected by new commercial traffic. These neighborhoods and their established character need to be protected from adverse traffic impacts generated by potential commercial development. Because access points are well established and appropriately spaced, the inteimai circulation system for new development south of the race track grandstands should be connected to existing points of ingress/egress. Because commercial - uses are often characterized by significant pedestrian traffic, the internal circula- tion system of any new commercial project (or increment thereof) needs to assign a high priority to pedestrian movement in terms of ease, safety, and legibility. As the result of new development, on-site merging of race track related with traffic from new commercial uses and the mall will occur. It is the intent of the General Plan that patrons of the race track, mall, and new commercial development be able to walk between these uses, and that automobile traffic between these uses not be r:ictc 502iproject∎rviiina!!wch2ptl.tcvd A.RCA.DIA GENERAL PLAN 2-20 September 3, 1996 r__.\ - , , f) ( ) ,, ,, ,, 2.0 Community ]development ' ,, ORPOit ATRO, . 0 /7 Arboretum Santa Anita Race Track \ . • ` © . ICIVIC=► .,<< CENTER - . ENTRY .. z Santa Anita Potential ( .5p `> Fashion Park Development , ( -- (ti.lall/ ��ll��� Area ii__ e— ©' ®r Gate Numbers Figure 2-6.Area Linkage forced to use the external public roadway system as the only means of access between them. The General Plan recognizes that, by encouraging development within an 85 acre area south of the race track grandstands, a substantial amount of race track parking will be diverted from.the track's southerly parking area to its northerly parking • area on a daily basis. Because of the proximity of residential neighborhoods north of the race track, race track-related traffic increases onto Colorado Place need to be limited. Thus, access to the race track parking area needs to continue to be pro- vided from Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue. At the same time, it is impor- tant that the internal circulation system south of the race track efficiently move traffic from parking entries along Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive through or around new commercial development into race track parking areas, and that traffic queuing up to enter race track parking areas not block entries into the commercial area parking or uses. It is also important that an efficient system of pedestrian access routes connecting mall and commercial parking and uses be provided, and that safe crossings of vehicular access routes are provided. All requisite parking for new commercial uses must be accommodated on site. The net effect of the physical arrangement of commercial, race track, and mall parking, along with the pricing structure for commercial and race track parking, must not exacerbate the problem of race track patrons parking off site. . r:Icta5021 prnjrctiop'fnatlppch2int.v.pd ARCADL4 GENERAL PLAT' 2-21 . September 3, 1996 1 2 .0 Community Development ' ; • • Currently, a number of race track patrons use public transit. This mode of trans- portation needs to be preserved and enhanced through the provision of safe and adequate staging areas for buses as determined by the Foothill Transit District and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and through the provision of safe and convenient pedestrian access from these staging areas to the race track and com- mercial uses. • Public Safety An important objective and benefit of new commercial development is municipal revenue generation. However, there are often significant public safety demands and costs associated with these types of projects. Large commercial venues have the potential to generate large numbers of people within a relatively small area. While this may be an objective of the new commercial development, the Mainte- nance of a high level of public safety within the commercial area and surrounding lands is imperative. New commercial development south of the race track grand- stands will be required to maintain an adequate level of security and fire protec- tion as determined by the City of Arcadia Police and Fire departments. Phasing and Intensity The commercially designated portion of the race track's southerly parking lot is large (85 acres) and potentially able to accommodate significant new development. It is thus likely that new development will occur in a number of increments. Indi- vidual development increments need to yield a cohesive, viable mix of uses, and • should not be predicated upon the construction of a subsequent increment.uses, with the completion of any individual development increment, the whole of the • commercial area needs to appear to be "complete." Simultaneously, each develop- ment increment needs to represent a rational step that provides linkages to previ- ous commercial development within the race track, as well as to subsequent devel- opment increments, the mall, and to the race track itself. In addition, this guide- line will minimize visual impacts on the public roadways. In order to ensure that new commercial development is respectful of Arcadia's existing community character, and is compatible with the community's well pre- served, peaceful, and safe residential neighborhoods, new commercial uses south of the race track grandstands are to be concentrated away from existing residential uses along Huntington Drive, although small freestanding pads may be located along the Huntington Drive frontage. As development approaches exterior por- tions of the site nearest to existing residential uses, the intensity of new commer- cial uses needs to be significantly reduced. r:IccaSO2lnroircc47M/ina1! ch2in1.pmd ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 2-22 September 3, 1996 • -\ 1 2.0 Community Development ! :' • A IA. "r0RAT��• Downtown Residential District Existing Community Context Located just south of the City's downtown, this area contains a mix of residential densities which are in a state of transition from single family and lo* intensity multiple family buildings to higher density apartment and condominium projects. Currently, a number of single family and low density structures are interspersed • between higher intensity multi-family developments. Downtown redevelopment studies have concluded that an increase in density near the downtown would be beneficial to both residential and commercial uses in the area. Thus, this area provides the City with its greatest opportunity for meeting housing element objec- tives for the provision of housing for all economic segments of the community. Proposed Residential Uses To realize this opportunity, the General Plan establishes two new maximum resi- dential density levels: 12 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and 24 du/ac, replacing the previous 7+ du/ac land use designation, and reflecting existing zoning paitterns and development trends. The General Plan also allows for mixed use, cotnmer- cial/multiple family development along First Avenue south of California Street. Thus, the General Plan is intended to (1) assist in the orderly completion of the area's existing transition from single to multiple family development, (2) support downtown redevelopment efforts, and (3) provide additional opportunities for the development of affordable housing to meet the City's fair share housing allocation as determined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Urban Design • Development within this area is intended to establish an "in-town" residential neighborhood within walking distance to local services along First Avenue and the City's downtown core along Huntington Drive. It is anticipated that all develop- ment within this study area would reflect a close design relationship between commercial uses and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Mixed Use Area along Santa Clara Avenue and Huntington Drive Existing Community Context This area includes a number of underutilized or vacant industrial parcels in which interest had been shown for commercial or mixed use projects in keeping with other commercial land uses in the area. Many of the parcels are of odd configura- r:Icta502iaro lea j vi nal„wd:2na.ttivd ARC DIA GENERAL PLAN 2-23 September 3, 1996 • 2.0 Community Development cp s. 4roAITtO" Vitality of the City's Other Commercial Areas CD-14 Work with businesses, business organizations, and landowners within commercial districts outside of the downtown to facilitate revitalization of these areas and ensure ongoing high levels of property maintenancle. CD-15 Encourage the establishment of new businesses within Arcadia which produce retail sales taxes and other sources of municipal revenue in excess of costs when such businesses can be accommodated in a manner consistent with the neighborhood protection, public services, and other provisions of this Plan. CD-16 Promote programs for the expansion and retention of existing businesses within the City. CD-16a Promote the commercial reuse of key vacant commercial properties within the City through a program of active solicititation of prospective users, particularly in those retail sectors for which the City is underserved and currently experiencing leakage of sales tax dollars, and through the provision of appropriate development incentives. Santa Anita Park Race Track CD-16b Promote the continued economic viability of the Santa Anita Park race track by providing opportunities for compatible commercial uses which can serve to increase patronage. CD-16c Recognize that the Santa Anita Park race track and live horse racing are historically and commercially important to the community, and that the race track facility is a significant community feature that is worthy of preservation. Hillside Management CD-17 Maintain the visual character of hillsides, recognizing both the impor- tance of the exposure of hillside development to off-site public views and the importance of providing panoramic views from hillsides. CD-18 Minimize the alteration of existing landforms and maintain.the natural topographic characteristics of hillside areas, allowing only the minimal disruption. CD-19 Protect the natural character of hillside areas by means of contour grad- ing to blend graded slopes and terraces with the natural topography. r:laa5021 project;vinnaliodt2 id.wvd ARC.AD/A GENERA Puts 2-3 7 September 3, 1996 • 9272.2.5 -- Council. 9273.1.8. SAME. Proof of substantial compliance with the forma- Horsebreeding, raising, training and sale. don criteria established by Resolution is a neces- sary prerequisite to the required review and action 9273.1.9. SAME. necessary for the City Council to apply the D Horse shows. Zone and enact the Resolutions of regulation for such zone, if approved, pursuant to Arcadia Mu- 9273.1.10. SAME. nicipal Code Section 9272.2. (Added by Ord. Daytime horse racing with or without pari- 1889 adopted 8-2-88) mutuel wagering on the results thereof.(Amended by Ord. 1355 adopted 7-18-67; amended by Ord. 1963 adopted 2-4-92) DIVLSION 3. S-1 SPECIAL USE ZONE 9273.1.10.1. SAME. Horse racing via satellite feed on Friday and 1'1'1'LE 1. Saturday nights only until no later than 1:30 a.m., USES PERMITTED with or without pari-mutuel wagering on the re- sults thereof. (Added by Ord. 1963 adopted 2-4- 9273.1. USES PERMITTED. 92; amended by Ord. 2037 adopted 4-18-95) No building or land shall be used and no build- ing shall be hereafter erected, constricted or es- 9273.1.11. SAME. • tablished, except for the uses specified in the Motion picture production. following subsections. 9273.1.12. SAME. 9273.1.1. SAME. Picnics. Any use permitted in Zones R-0 and R-1. 9273.1.13. SAME. 9273.1.2. SAME. Turf Clubs, including retail on sale of liquor. Barbecues. • 9273.1.14. SAME. 9273.13. SAME. Any use by an organization, association or Conventions. corporation which is organized and carried on wholly for the benefit of religious, charitable, 9273.1.4. SAME. educational, recreational or scientific purposes, Dancing. and from which no individual person other than bona fide employees and assistants necessarily 9273.1.5. SAME. employed receives any gain, remuneration or Daytime baseball and football games and track profit,including veterans' associations and corpo- meets. rations, and including any City, County, State, Federal, Governmental, Political, public or quasi 9273.1.6. SAME. public unit, body, agency and entity, for periods Dog shows. not to exceed five (5) consecutive days, or a total of ten (10) days in any one calendar year. 9273.1.7. SAME. Gasoline service stations. I 472-1 (Arcadia 7-95) 9p3s1.15 (� 9273.1.15. SAME. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. Accessory buildings and uses customarily inci- dent to any of the permitted uses in this zone. • I - (Arcadia 7-95) 472-2 • '' 9273.1.16 9273.1.16. SAME. respective "R"Zone in which such use is permitted Any similar enterprise or business not here enu- shall apply. merated when so determined as provided in Division 1 of Part 9 of this Chapter. 9273,2.4. REAR YARD. No rear yard shall be required except for permit- 9273.1.17. OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT ted "R" uses, in which case the requirements of the EVENTS. respective "R"Zone in which such use is permitted SAME.Any outdoor entertainment event includ- shall apply. ing but not limited to single or multi-day events such as fairs, concerts, rodeos, festivals and similar 9273.2.5. LOT AREA PER FAMILY. entertainment oriented activity as further defined and For any "R"use permitted the lot area shall com- described in Division 7,Part 1, Chapter 4 of Article ply with the provisions of the respective "R" Zone VI of the Arcadia Municipal Code (Sections 6417 permitting such use. through 6417.9—Outdoor Entertainment Event Permits), subject to compliance with the referred to 9273.2.6. PARKING SPACE. Code Sections and permit requirements. (Added by Parking space shall be provided as required in Ord. 2011 adopted 7-5-94) Division 4 of Part 8 of this Chapter. 9273.2.7. HUNTINGTON DRIVE DIVISION 3. SETBACK. S-1 SPECIAL USE ZONE Other than gasoline service stations, nci building or structure designed and used for purposes speci- TITLE 2. feed in Title 1 of this Division shall be located clos- REGULATIONS er than one hundred and fifty (150) feet from Hun- tington Drive. 9273.2. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply 9273.2.8. SETBACK FOR STABLES. in the S-1 Special Use Zone unless otherwise pro- No stable or other building or structure for the vided in this Chapter. shelter of horses or other animals shall lie located closer than two hundred and fifty (250) feet from 9273.2.1. BUILDING HEIGHT. any public street or highway. No height limit is established except that for a use permitted in the R-O and R-1 Zones the height 9273.2.9. RECYCLABLE MATERIALS shall be that permitted respectively in such zones. STORAGE. In accordance with the California Solid Waste 9273.2.2. FRONT YARD. Reuse and Recycling Access Act in 1991, an area No front yard shall be required except for permit- shall be provided for the collection and loading of ted "R" uses, in which case the requirements of the recyclable materials. (Added by Ord. 1995 adopted respective "R"Zone in which such use is permitted 9-7-93) shall apply. . 9273.2.3. SIDE YARD. No side yard shall be required except for permit- ted "R" uses, in which case the requirements of the 473 (Arcadia 11-94) 9274.1 DIVISION 4. DIVISION 4. S-2 PUBLIC PURPOSE ZONE S 2 PUBLIC PURPOSE ZONE TITLE 1. TITLE 2. USES PERMTl°r D REGULATIONS 9274.1. USES PERMITTED. 9274.2. :.ENERAL. No building or land shall be used and no building The regulati s set forth in this Title shall apply shall be hereafter erected,constructed or established, in the S-2 Publ Purpose Zone unless otherwise except for the uses specified in the following sub- provided in this k hapter. sections. 9274.2.1. B I.DING HEIGHT. 9274.1.1. (Repealed by Ord. 1859 adopted No building he -after erected, constructed for 6-2-87) established shall ex -ed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet in height, ex,ept as provided in division 6 9274.1.2. SAME. of Part 7 (Special Hei: t Zone) or in Division 2i of Publicly owned and operated establishments or Part 8(Height Limitatio s)of this Chapter.(Amend- enterprises specified in the following subsections. ed by Ord. 1859 adopter 6-2-87) 9274.1.3. SAME. 9274.2.2. (Repealed b Ord. 1959 adopted 6L2- Public parks. 87) 9274.1.4. SAME. 9274.23. SIDE YARD. Public playgrounds. No side yard shall be requ' -d except for permit- ted "R" uses, in which case th- requirements ofithe 9274.1.5. SAME. respective "R"Zone in which s ch use is permitted Public administrative buildings. shall apply. 9274.1.6. SAME. 9274.2.4. (Repealed by Ord. 1;59 adopted 6-2- Civic centers. 87) 9274.1.7. SAME. 9274.2.5. (Repealed by Ord. 185" adopted 6-2- Utilities, publicly owned and operated. 87) 9274.1.8. SAME. 9274.2.6. PARKING SPACE. Accessory buildings and uses incident to any of Parking space shall be provided as -quired in the uses specified in this Title. Division 4 of Part 8 of this Chapter. (• -nded by Ord. 1859 adopted 6-2-87) 9274.1.9. SAME. Any similar public enterprise not here enumerated 9274.2.7. RECYCLABLE MATE• S when so determined as provided in Part 1 of this STORAGE. Chapter. In accordance with the California Solid aste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991, aril : ea shall be provided for the collection and loadin: of recyclable materials. (Added by Ord. 1995 adop -d 9-7-93) (Arcadia 11-94) 474