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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 16, 2001A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and *c0 gpeu�j9 Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 16, 2001 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers Conference Room ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal ACTION TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE -MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) 1. STUDY SESSION a. Request for Amicus Support —Loewenstein v. City of Lafayette (No. 8093590, Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District) b. Discussion, direction and approval of conceptual skate park at Bonita Park c. Discussion, direction and approval of the updated Water Master Plan 2001 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal Gary A. Kovacic, Mayor • Mickey Segal, Mayor Protempore • Roger Chandler, Dr. Shang Chang, Gail A. Marshall, Council Members William R. Kelly, City Manager June D. Alford, City Clerk ACTION 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDAITEMS MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full 3. PRESENTATION to Starflight Arcadians, Citizens of the Month 4. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to SGT Bob Anderson, Arcadia Police Department for Red Ribbon Week 5. PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed item of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect . to the proposed item Sa you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the public hearing. a. Report. and recommendation on Zone Change Z -01 -001 to Rezone the properties located at 1012 through 1026 South First Avenue from R -2 (Medium Density Residential) to R -I (Single - Family Residential), continued from July 17, 2001 TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) 6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports /Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items RECESS CITY COUNCIL 7. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members: Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal 8. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting ACTION ADJOURN to November 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 9. CONSENT a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6262, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving the application for grant funds from the Used Oil Recycling Fund under the Oil Recycling Enhancement Act c. Recommendation to accept all work performed by D & J Foothill Electric, Inc. for the enhancement and refurbishment of the South Patio of the Library as complete, and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents; subject to retention of $2,995.00 d. Recommendation to award a one -year contract extension for janitorial and porter services at City facilities for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 to L.A. Cha Maintenance Company, in the amount of $135,781.00 e. Recommendation to grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for maintenance of facilities at- 230,North Second Avenue - St. Joseph Plant f Recommendation to accept all work performed by Pena Grading and Demolition,' Inc. on the Police Facility site as complete, and to ,authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $11,688.00 ' g. Recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with City Spaces for interior design services h. Recommendation to amend and award a two (2) year,Professional Services Agreement Extension for plan checking services with Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage- Babcock & Associates, and VanDorpe Chou & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 per year W ACTION i. . Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6263, a- Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California appointing specific representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority 10. CITY MANAGER a. Recommendation to designate land on.Front Street, east of Santa Anita Avenue between St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for further study of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) Station in the City of Arcadia; furthermore, authorize the Blue Line Construction Authority to design and build a light rail line on' the existing Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way which runs through the City of Arcadia b. Recommendation to provide direction regarding additional refuse diversion programs, set a public hearing for November 6, 2001 on the increase in refuse rate for said programs, and to authorize a contract extension with Waste Management, Inc. _ ADJOURN to November 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. r~ A N N O 1 A T E D A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and . Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 16, 2001 5:00 P.M. Council Chambers Conference Room ACTION ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal All present TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON - PUBLIC HEARING/FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) . No one spoke 1. STUDY SESSION a. Request for Amicus Support — Loewenstein v. City of Lafayette (No. 8093590, Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District) Aproved 4 -0 with Kovacic abstainig b. Discussion, direction and approval of conceptual skate park at Bonita Park Approved 5 -0 c. Discussion, direction and approval of the updated Water Master Plan 2001 Approve & File Plan by consensus 7:00 p.m. At 6:23 p.m. the Council Council Chambers RECESSED and RECONVENED in the Council Chambers INVOCATION Rev: Ellen Jennrich at 7:00 p.m. Lutheran Church of The Cross PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Star flight Arcadians, Citizens,of the Month ROLL CALL: Council Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal All present Mickey Segal, Mayor,. Gail A. Marshall, Mayor Proiempore . Roger Chandler, Dr. Sheng Chang, Gary A. Kovacic, Council Members William R. Kelly, City Manager - ' ° June D. Alford, City Clerk ACTION 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Nothing MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full Adopted 5 -0 3. PRESENTATION to Starflight Arcadians, Citizens of the Month 4. PRESENTATION of Proclamation to SGT Bob Anderson, Arcadia . Police Department for Red Ribbon Week Officers Swearengin, Ortiz & Bonomo 5. PUBLIC HEARING. All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed item of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to the proposed item 5a you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised afor prior to the time of the public hearing. a. Report and recommendation on Zone Change Z -01 -001 to Rezone the properties located at 1012 through 1026 South First Avenue from R -2 (Medium Density Residential) to Pub. Hrg. Closed R -1 (Single- Family Residential), continued from July 17, 2001 Approved 5 -0 TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE.CITY COUNCIL (NON - PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE -MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) Liz ,Westfall 6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports / Announcements /Statements/Pature Agenda Items see Mintttes. RECESS CITY COUNCIL 7. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members: Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal All present 8. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) No one spoke a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting Approved 5 -0 ACTION ADJOURN to November 6; 2001 at 5:00 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 9. CONSENT a. Minutes of the October 2, 2001 regular meeting Q.Rproved 5 -0 b. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6262, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia; California, approving the application for grant funds from the Used Oil Recycling Fund under the Oil Recycling Enhancement Act Adopted 5 -0 c. Recommendation to accept all work performed by D & J Foothill Electric, Inc. for the enhancement and refurbishment of the South Patio of the Library as complete, and. authorize the fmal payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $2,995.00 Approved '5 -0 d. Recommendation to award a one -year contract extension for janitorial and porter services at City facilities for Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 to L.A. Cha Maintenance Company, in the amount of $135,781.00 Approved 5 -0 e. Recommendation to grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for maintenance of facilities at 230 North Second Avenue - St. Joseph Plant Approved 5 -0 f. Recommendation to accept all work performed by Pena Grading and Demolition, Inc. on the Police Facility site as complete, and to authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to retention of $11,688.00 Approved_ 5 -0 g. Recommendation to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with City Spaces for interior design services Approved 5 -0 h. Recommendation to amend and award a two (2) year Professional Services Agreement Extension for plan checking services with Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage- Babcock & Associates, and VanDorpe Chou & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $25;000.00 per year Approved 5 -0 9 CONSENT Continued 6 ACTION i. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6263, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California appointing specific representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority Adopted 5 -0 10. CITY MANAGER a. Recommendation to designate land on Front Street, east of Santa Anita Avenue between, St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for further study of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) Station in the City of Arcadia; furthermore, authorize the Blue Line Construction Authority to design and build a light rail line on the existing Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way which runs through the City of Arcadia Approved 5 -0 b. Recommendation to provide direction re gar n m ditrio al refuse diversion programs, et a public hearing fore. not on the increase in refuse rate for said programs, and to authorize a contract extension with Waste Management, Inc. Approved 5 -0 ADJOURN to November 6, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNED at 10:08 p.m. 73V- Z) •DIA f*co\#�jo' STAFF REPORT Development Services Department October 16, 2001 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: f- DO N PENMAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT - SERVICES DIRECTOR BY: DAN A. LAZO, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY PENA GRADING AND DEMOLITION INC. ON THE POLICE FACILITY SITE AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO A RETENTION OF $11,688.00 • • SUMMARY On August 7, 2001, the City Council awarded a contract to Pena Grading and Demolition Inc. for the demolition of the armory and police station locker room buildings in order to have the site cleared for the new Police facility. The terms and conditions of this project have been met and the required work has been performed to staffs satisfaction. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the project as complete and authorize the final payment in accordance with the approved contract. DISCUSSION . As part of the construction of the new Police Station, the City demolished the armory and locker room buildings to prepare the site for the new facility. The demolition • contract includes the removal and disposal of the buildings, asphalt, pavement, curb and gutter, trees, concrete walkways and all utilities within the limit of removal. All work has been completed pursuant to the contract. FISCAL IMPACT Funds have been budgeted in the 2000/01 Capital Improvement Program (GIP) for the construction of the new police station facility including the demolition work. The contract cost of this demolition project is $116,880. LASER IMAGED co/k/ . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the work performed by Pena Grading and Demolition Inc. 3. Authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents subject to a retention of$11,688.00 Approved By: `"' ° 'leC WILLIAM R. KELLY, CITY MANAGER DP:DAL:di • � 73v _96 C;>?, SSogces -11160111- 417 Ji 04,3""° STAFF REPORT Development Services Department October 16, 2001 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: £Don Penman; Assistant City.Manager/Development Services Director SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITY SPACES FOR INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES • SUMMARY . During the course of the fiscal year,'the City may undertake a number of projects that involve interior remodel and design work. This would include the selection of floor and wall coverings, lighting systems, chairs and office furniture and general interior finishes, such as paint. Staff does not have the breath of experience to be knowledgeable about all the various products that are available, including matters of warranty and durability. For that reason, staff would like to retain the services of an interior design firm that can assist the City in this area. Staff is recommending that the firm of City Spaces, located in Pasadena, be retained to provide these services during fiscal year 2001-2002. BACKGROUND For fiscal year 2001-2002, a number of projects are budgeted which will require interior design services. These projects include some remodel and renovation work of upper • City Hall, the City Council Chambers and Conference Room, the Library, Public Works Services Center and the Community Center. Two other major projects currently underway, the Police Facility and the Historical Museum, also require interior design services, though they are provided under the umbrella contract with each project architect. Staff would recommend that the City contract with one firm to provide interior design services on all the above projects (except the Police Facility and Museum). . The advantage of having one firm is that they will become familiar with City standards and processes, and more importantly, can develop a plan that is consistently applied throughout all City facilities. The City can move towards using a common furniture system, which should be beneficial from both a cost and maintenance standpoint, develop specifications that provide comparable quality of materials, and implement a design approach, including the selection of colors, that is both appropriate for a particular facility and consistent with an overall City standard or theme. Finally, having one firm for all these. projects will be more efficient than having to select a consultant and contract with them to provide these services for each individual project. LASER IMAGED c _9n. . Mayor and City Council October 16, 2001 Page 2 Interior design services can include the selection of carpet and wall coverings, paint, materials for public counters, furniture systems and chairs, partitions, general, specialty and task lighting, display boards and a number of other related items. The selected firm would first determine the scope of the project and services needed by the City. Then a schematic design or preliminary design and the selection of materials/products would be - provided. Thereafter, final design decisions would be made and the consultant would prepare bid ready documents. DISCUSSION Through the contract for architectural services for the Police facility, City Spaces serves as a consultant to the architect to provide interior design services for this project. Staff worked closely with City Spaces in the selection of the various elements of the interior design and is pleased with their services. Staff then contracted directly with them to provide preliminary design services for the renovation of the City Council Chambers and Conference Room and again has been pleased with their services. Since there are other projects in the budget that will require interior design services, staff would recommend that the City Council authorize one agreement with City Spaces to provide the needed services for all the projects in the budget. The costs of the services would be based on a project-by-project negotiated amount or hourly rate. For those projects that require added professional services such as electrical, mechanical or structural engineering, City Spaces has firms they work with that can provide these services under their contract. City Spaces has provided quality, professional interior design services to the City on the Police Facility and City Council Chambers project. They are very familiar with what products are available in the marketplace and can provide the full complement of • services needed including but. not limited to the selection of furniture, interior finishes, interior tenant improvement plans and lighting. • FISCAL IMPACT Each individual project budget has funds to provide consultant services for that project. The services required for that project, including interior design, would be billed either as a fixed amount or hourly rate not-to-exceed fee, depending on the project. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council award a Professional Services Agreement to City Spaces for interior design services for City facilities and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved: - 1 v� William R. Kelly, City Manager o7yo _ �o ,C` • I .,.tG( /la 4 � 4OO4PoRieSgr, STAFF REPORT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DATE: October 16, 2001 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: William R. Kelly, City Manager By: Cindy Rowe, Man en ervices Officer. SUBJECT: Skateboard Park at Bonita Park BACKGROUND On December 5, 2000, the City Council authorized the retention of a professional landscape architect to conduct workshops, collect and analyze data and then proceed to develop a concept for a skateboard park in the City of Arcadia. Purkiss Rose — RSI, a professional landscape architectural firm with years of experience in building skate parks, was retained to develop a design concept. After reviewing several alternative sites, Bonita Park was selected as the most suitable location for a skateboard park. Three (3) community workshops were held to assess community interest and to enlist design input from skaters who will utilize the facility. DISCUSSION The final conceptual design incorporates the key components suggested by the skaters into a 10,729 square-foot skateboard park at a cost of approximately $300,000. The relocation and reconstruction of the existing tot lot and the re-landscaping of the park area has been included in the capital program as part of the Park Rehabilitation Master Plan, utilizing funds set aside for that purpose. Estimated construction time for a facility of this size is seven to nine months. On October 10, this conceptual design was presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission for review and approval. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the LASER IMAGED ss. /6. Skateboard Park at Bonita Park October 16, 2001 Page two DISCUSSION (continued) plan as presented. The Commission requested that the Arcadia Pony League be informed of the date and time the City Council would consider this item. FISCAL IMPACT $300,000 was budgeted for this project, based on preliminary cost estimates. • Staff has also submitted requests for both state and federal funds to be used toward the development of a skateboard park for Arcadia youth, but to date, those requests have not been approved. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve the conceptual design of the skateboard park as prepared by Purkiss Rose - RSI and to authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for project construction. • Attachment: Conceptual Design for Skate Board Park at Bonita Park S 3 3- a-0 aroaessv" • STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT October 16, 2001 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director ' . Prepared By: Chris Ludlum, Management Analys • -LeAnne E. Hamilton, Assistant Engineer SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES AT 230 N. SECOND AVENUE - ST. JOSEPH PLANT SUMMARY: The City is currently finishing the construction of the St. Joseph Booster Station at 230 N. Second Avenue. In order to provide power to the new booster station a new power pole was installed at the site. Before tuning on the power, Southern California Edison Company requires a right-of-way easement on City property. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council grant an 8-foot easement to Southern California Edison to maintain their electrical distribution facilities at the St. Joseph Plant. DISCUSSION: A key element of the Water Master Plan program is the reconstruction of the St. Joseph Water Plant, which is the central component of the City's water system. The St. Joseph plant's primary function is water storage for fire suppression and domestic consumption for Pressure Zone 4. This zone serves approximately 20 percent of the City and includes one water well. On December 19, 2000, the City Council authorized the construction of a replacement well, new well equipment and a booster station at the St. Joseph facility. To provide power to the new booster station, it was necessary to install a new power pole at the site. Southern California Edison Company requires a grant easement to be executed before they will energize the facilities. The attached right-of-way document will grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of their facilities at the St. Joseph Plant and if approved, will provide a new power source to the booster station. • LASER IMAGED Mayor and City Council October 16, 2001 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT: Granting an easement to the Southern California Edison Company will not have an impact on City Funds. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of electrical facilities at 230 N. Second Avenue. 2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the right-of-way Grant of Easement documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. PM:CL:LH:dw Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager • p zLa-7h Op..s. ,'� GvGZ .h6j. , 0Bpo�T$9 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT October 16, 2001 • To: Mayor and City Council . .-79,/li From: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director 1, Prepared by: Chris Ludlum, Management Analyst Subject: RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6262 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, . CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE OIL RECYCLING • ENHANCEMENT ACT Summary: In August 2001, the City received a three-year grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board to continue its Used Oil Recycling Program. The City has received this grant for the past.10 years to promote the proper collection and disposal of used oil through various public education mediums (i.e. brochures, newspaper ads, and public service announcements). It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6262 approving the application for grant funds for next years Used Oil Recycling Program. • Discussion: . The California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act of 1991 mandated that the Integrated Waste Management Board provide annual block grants to local government for used oil collection programs. Each year since 1991, the City has applied for and received grant funding for this program. In August of 2001, the City of Arcadia was awarded a grant of $17,064 based on population. Each year the City is required to submit a new resolution for the used oil program. This grant application requests grant funds for the 11th year of the used oil block grant. Similar to past years, staff intends to purchase used oil collection containers, funnels, reusable oil mats, and rags to distribute to Arcadia residents free of charge. Grant . funds will also be used to promote the proper collection and disposal of used oil through various public education mediums (i.e., brochures, newspaper ads, and public service announcements). 1L_€1\- S. ER ItANGM ad__Aii__,L-e_ L CoA/- v 1 i Mayor and City Council October 16, 2001 Page 2 The City only had one collection site for residents to recycle their used motor oil in 1994. Since 1996, the program has expanded to include the following four (4) collection locations: Kragen Firestone Jiffy Lube Goodyear 37 Las Tunas Dr. 1500 S. Baldwin Ave. 5 W. Huntington Dr. 1414 Baldwin Ave. This grant application requires that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the filing of the application and authorizing the City Manager to execute any agreement, contracts, and requests for payment regarding this matter on behalf of the City. These funds can be used for new programs and/or be applied towards existing recycling and public education activities involving used oil collection programs that encourage recycling or appropriate disposal of oil. Subsequently, these funds could be used to promote County hazardous waste roundup events, implement a school program, place print ads in local publications, and televise public service announcements. Fiscal Impact: If this Used Oil Block Grant is approved, the City will receive approximately $17,064 to implement used oil recycling activities for fiscal year 2001-02 without impacting the General Fund. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 6262 entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, approving the Application for grant funds from the used oil recycling fund under the Oil Recycling Enhancement Act." 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and file on behalf of the City of Arcadia all forms necessary regarding this Grant with the California Integrated Waste Management Board. 3. Upon receipt of the Grant Funds, appropriate $17,064 to implement the used oil collection programs trust fund. PM:CL:dw Attachment: Resolution No. 6262 Approved by: �-1 William R. Kelly, City Manager 08,,30-- 6 ` /Metro rlei City Council Mtg.,October 16,2001, 51-a A�' �� STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: October 16, 2001 TO: '. Mayor and City Council FROM: Aon Penman, Assistant City Mgr./Development Services Director By: Martha Eros, Transportation Services Officer SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO DESIGNATE LAND ON FRONT STREET, EAST OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH AND SANTA CLARA STREETS, FOR FURTHER STUDY OF THE PROPOSED METRO BLUE LINE (MBL) STATION IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA; FURTHERMORE, AUTHORIZE THE BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND BUILD A LIGHT RAIL•LINE ON THE EXISTING SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WHICH RUNS THROUGH THE CITY OF.ARCADIA. Summary • City staff is recommending the designation of the land on Front Street, east of. Santa Anita Avenue between 'St. Joseph and Santa Clara Streets, for further studies of the proposed Metro Blue Line (MBL) station site for the City of Arcadia. - With the progressive construction of the Los Angeles to Pasadena MBL extension and its anticipated 'opening in July 2003, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) has initiated measures to extend light rail service • to the Los Angeles/San Bernardino County line (Exhibit A). A fact sheet on this proposed extension is attached as Exhibit B. ' In 1993, the City of Arcadia lobbied the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to extend light rail service into the City of Arcadia, • and in late 2000, the 'COG chose to aggressively pursue the extension of the MBL through ten. (10) San Gabriel Valley cities. The COG and the Metro Blue Line Construction Authority (Authority) have agreed to work as a unified team to secure federal funds to begin construction of a light rail line as early as 2004, with service to the public projected to commence in 2008, from the City of Pasadena through the City of Arcadia, ending at the City of Claremont. In October 1994, the Development Services Department submitted a staff report to the City Council" requesting Front Street as the future site of the Arcadia Light Rail Station/Transit Center. The original Arcadia Train Station was built on the proposed site, off First Street south of the Santa Fe rail line, in 1887. The original CA...MBL1Arcadia Site Staff Report_10-01-01 LASER IMAGED • City Council Mtg.,October 16,2001 building was preserved and relocated in 1969 to the Los Angeles County Fair Grounds in Pomona by historical train enthusiasts (Exhibit C): Council Members Chang,Lojeski, Margett and Young, absent Council Member Kuhn, approved the recommendation to designate the area around Front Street as the potential site for a transit center with a 4-0 vote (Exhibit D). • Furthermore, the City's 1996 General Plan, Section 3.0 Municipal Facilities and Services, identifies "First and Front streets along the MTA-owned rail line east of Santa Anita Avenue" as the transit station site in Arcadia (Arcadia General Plan, page 3-7) (Exhibit E). Discussion The MTA owns the existing Santa Fe Rail right-of-way, approximately 50 feet in width in most areas, and transferred full responsibility of the right-of-way to the Authority for implementation of the light rail expansion project. The rail alignment from Sierra Madre Villa (the last station in the City of Pasadena) runs in the middle of the Foothill 210 Freeway, transitions southeast from the freeway median at the Arcadia Wash, then traverses the Colorado Bridge and travels east on the existing rail through Front Street and Second/Huntington, and continues on to the City of Monrovia. • An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was commissioned by the MTA in 1992 to identify and evaluate potentially significant environmental effects resulting from the construction of a light rail on the existing Santa Fe line that travels through the San Gabriel Valley, including Arcadia. The MTA certified the Draft EIR in September 1993, and a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was issued in May 1994. The 1993 Draft EIR met the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, but did not fully meet the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) requirements. No further action- or review of federal requirements was undertaken by the MTA following the issuance of the FEIR, however, the data analysis will serve as a foundation for the current Assessment Analysis and towards identifying and satisfying current NEPA standards. Eight (8) years have lapsed since the certification of the EIR and significant changes have occurred along the Santa Fe,rail line, and it • has been determined that a new EIR study be conducted. . In July 2001, following the COG and the Authority's decision to aggressively pursue light rail in the San Gabriel Valley, the.agencies retained the technical consulting team of Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. (Parsons) to update the 1993 Draft EIR to determine the current feasibility of the project and the• environmental changes that have occurred during the past eight years. Parsons will conduct an Alternative Analysis study to the Draft EIR that address noise and visual impacts, traffic congestion, land use, commercial and housing development effects within a one-half mile radius of the right-of-way and the • C:1...MBL1Arcadla Site Staff Report_10-01-01 Page 2 City Council Mtg.,October 16,2001 transit station. The Alternative Analysis phase will last approximately 15 months, from its inception, with projected completion in 2003. As with the 1993 study, the City of Arcadia will have the opportunity to review and comment on the data. presented in the new EIR. Station Site(s) The City of Arcadia identified three sites for potential rail stations in the'initial 1993 DEIR: (1) Front Street at Santa Clara Street, (2) northwest corner of Second Street at Huntington Drive, and (3) Second Street at Huntington Drive southeast at Bonita Park. Due to the City's successful revitalization efforts and the changing nature of land use surrounding sites (2) and (3), the only practical , and best possible option remaining for the transit station is Front Street. If the area surrounding Front Street is deemed inappropriate in the future due to changes in land use, commercial or housing development, a Supplemental environmental study will be required to focus on new locations not included in the original Draft EIR. The Supplement study would add an estimated five months to the Alternative Analysis process and the City would potentially be responsible for the cost, or possibly there would be no station within the City of Arcadia. However, as a practical matter, there are no other logical sites for a rail station in the City, and if Front Street were not selected, Arcadia probably would not have a station. A few participating cities along the rail right-of-way have identified a primary "best possible site" in the Alternative Analysis study to retain flexibility with land use. For example, the City of Claremont designated one secondary site and the City of San.Dimas has designated eight sites for review. By designating the Front Street right-of-way as a potential station site, the City of Arcadia commits to the Authority to participate in the study of the Metro Blue Line • light rail and the Front Street property in particular. It does not, however, provide an irrevocable endorsement of the Front Street property as a station site. It is important to emphasize that the City of Arcadia has not made any determination, and does not do so by any action recommended in this staff report, to acquire any property or to commit to locate a potential rail station on any particular site. Instead, the recommended action would simply facilitate further .study- and analysis. As an aside, there are funds in the .Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to improve Front Street and St. Joseph Street. Since a_possible station site is still several years away, it is staff intention to proceed with these improvements this year. C:\...MBL1Arcadia Site Staff Report_10-01-01 Page 3 • City Council Mtg.,October 16,2001 Park-and-Ride Locations The original site plan for Front Street depicted three land parcels adjacent to the station which could be developed into park-and-ride facilities. The sites included the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Front Street, the southwest • corner of St. Joseph Street and First Avenue, and the northwest corner of Santa Clara Street and First Avenue. In the past year, the Hale/Waken Building at 223 North First Street was, built on the corner of the St. Joseph Street and First Avenue site, which eliminates that parcel as a potential park-and-ride location. Whether additional property will be needed to provide park-and-ride facilities will be studied as part of the overall analysis of the suggested Front Street location. The City would be responsible for any acquisitions that may be necessary for this purpose. , Implementation The Parsons technical team is currently conducting interviews with each participating city to collect data pertaining directly to the station sites and address environmental changes which have occurred in the past eight years. The anticipated timeline for the updating the Environmental Impact Study includes: • 15 months for Alternative Analysis (Authority and COG), 2003 • 12 months to complete DEIS and FEIS; includes a 45 day period for public review, 2004 . • State and Federal environmental clearance and acquisition of ancillary property along the right-of-way, 2005 • Submit study to Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Southern California Association of Governments for approval An aggressive public relations effort educating the community and seeking input about the Metro Blue Line 'operation will be handled in each city designating a site on the right-of-way through their community. The Authority has retained the services of Arrellano Associates, a public relations consulting firm, to assist in the public outreach efforts, which include community meetings, cable broadcasting, information leaflets, etc., describing the construction, design and operation of the Blue Line. C:\...MBLWrcadia Site Staff Report_10-01.01 Page 4 City Council Mtg.,October 16,2001; Fiscal Impact The City of Arcadia has reserved Proposition C funds in preparation of building a transit station in the City. The Authority will assume the operation and maintenance expenses of the light rail trains and the right-of-way properties when the service commences. RECOMMENDATION STAFF RECOMMENDS DESIGNATING LAND ON FRONT STREET, EAST OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH AND SANTA CLARA STREETS, FOR FURTHER STUDY FOR THE METRO BLUE LINE (MBL) STATION SITE. IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA; FURTHERMORE, AUTHORIZE THE BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND BUILD A LIGHT RAIL LINE ON THE EXISTING SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WHICH RUNS THROUGH THE CITY OF ARCADIA. Approved By: _ 4 . William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachment(s): A. Metro.Blue Line Proposed Map/Route and Aerial B. Metro Blue Line Phase II Fact Sheet . C. Arcadia Train Station Archive Photo • D. 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'y:v; '4n� tis-..".�- ..`.- �s-{"";�` '• ;La. .?e_ .ar .._... _ II IM LA-PASADENA BLUE LINE PHASE I • =-, z PROPOSED PHASE II (BNSF RIGHT-OF-WAY) ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST A Proposed Stations .),, / ' : o —7 / 0 SIERRA O PASADENA MADRE— MONROVIA ■ "/� a.auou®aeuouav®ue®e1. ` /� •:.,,, ',.:, AZUSA GLENDORA CO �fr� SAN 7CLAREMONT Q ARCADIA Il . -,-� -' `' r. SAN � � 4=�..�, r♦:-�.->��1 y .�, DIMAS is s; MARINO \ �� Y `s �*SOUTH IRWINDALE � . ` LA ., PASADENA VERNE Fii __...„.„.,,, . . . ------_-,-„,,4,,,.,...„....,,,,,,,e...ci 1..74v,, . . . P ...i ''"Ie'" POMONA L4 "s / gt7i 6 Proposed Blue Line Phase II Project o Y O CD R O C M CD Blue Line Phase II City of Arcadia and Project Overview Summary • Construction has begun on 13.7 miles of light rail from Los Angeles to Pasadena, adding to the county's 40-mile light rail network. Phase II of that"Blue Line" (another 24 miles) is proposed but not funded. • Past planning on Phase II needs to be updated to qualify for federal funding assistance, required to enable light rail to proceed east of Pasadena. • The Metro Blue Line Construction Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments are partners in pursuing federal, state and local funds. • Light rail will have land use and environmental benefits; it will also have noise and traffic impacts on cities it serves. • Foothill cities between Pasadena and Claremont are encouraged to lead public outreach efforts and decisions on locating light rail stations. • Federally-required planning is underway. If Congress approves funding in 2002, construction could begin as early as 2004; construction would take atleast 4 years, subject to funding availability. Phase I— Project Update The Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority is the organization responsible to build the Blue Line Phase I and Phase II projects extending from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Claremont. Phase I includes the Los Angeles to , Pasadena Blue Line connection extending 13.7 miles and using light rail technology at a cost of some $740 million. There are 13 stations including stops in Chinatown, Highland Park, South Pasadena and Pasadena. Upwards of 33,000 riders will ride the Blue Line Phase I when it opens in mid-2003, with trains every 7.5 minutes and a total travel time of 33 minutes from Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles. Typical drawings of the station designs have been developed and are presented as part of this Phase II update. Each city will also work with the Authority to develop a landmark station that will be a representation of the cities cultural heritage and vision. The Pasadena Blue Line project is being constructed as an innovative design-build contract which improves overall efficiency and therefore reduces the probability of unforeseen delays to the schedule. It also streamlines management required to oversee the contract. The project is divided into two main construction contracts, Chinatown aerial structure and Arroyo Seco. The Chinatown contract is scheduled for completion in January 2002 and Arroyo Seco in February 2003. Phase II — Project History In 1992 the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) began an environmental impact report (EIR) of corridor alternatives that would extend the Pasadena Blue Line to the Los Angeles County boundary on the east side of the City of Claremont. In 1993 a draft EIR was released and the 11 corridor cities were advised on route and station alternatives that were under consideration. At the time of the initial environmental study there were no funds available for designing and building the Phase II project. However, SB1847 authorizes the Authority to move forward should funds become available. Since that time, MTA has transferred Santa Fe Exhibit B: MBL Phase II Fact Sheet 1 • railroad right-of-way to the Authority and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) has taken the lead in seeking funds necessary for Phase II. The initial funds from COG have begun the studies necessary to qualify the project for federal funding; those studies are called "alternatives analysis" and "environmental impact statement." Phase II — Project Organization Bringing a project like the Pasadena Blue Line to fruition is not a simple task and requires a coordinated effort between a multitude of personnel. Organization of the Phase II effort begins with the Authority Board of Directors which is the managing board, on the project, overseeing all functions related to the project. The Chief Executive officer is Mr. Rick Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe receives valuable assistance from the Authority's Phase, II Extension Committee and Ad Hoc Project Steering Committee which are headed up by Claremont Councilman Al Leiga. In addition, Mr. Nick Conway heads up the COG efforts in working directly with the Authority to secure funding and facilitate the development of the project. The Authority has hired consultants to complete the technical analysis and community outreach needed to support the project. The consultant team is led by Mr. Paul Taylor with Kaku Associates. City of Arcadia Issues and Opportunities A complete analysis of project alternatives is the first step in Phase II. As background, the 1993 draft EIR study results are presented below; that EIR studied a rail project with the following characteristics and impacts. In the City of Arcadia, the light rail would follow the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway tracks continuing east from Pasadena. This segment of the alignment travels ; " within or parallels the Foothill Freeway. It transitions from the median of the freeway at its crossing with the Arcadia Wash on a primarily above-grade alignment as it moves east of Santa Anita Avenue; south of Huntington Drive it would return to ground level. As the alignment traverses the City of Arcadia it passes near a number of regional attractors such as the Los Angeles County and State Arboretum, Santa Anita Park ' Racetrack and Santa Anita Fashion Park Shopping Center. A width of about 50 feet of the right-of-way would be devoted to the two light rail tracks; a single freight track would remain.if freight service is to be maintained. Trains would travel at a top speed of 55 MPH between stations and roadway crossings; a trip to downtown Pasadena would take 12 minutes while one to Los Angeles would take up to 33 minutes. Light rail would make no more noise or vibration than the freight trains have made; it will be more frequent throughout the day--primarily the noise is from horns used at roadway crossings. Locating a light rail station in the City of Arcadia has been considered at.Front Street and Santa Clara Street between Santa Anita Avenue and 1st AvenueAny other station options will be explored in detail in the alternatives analysis. The right-of-way required for a station in Arcadia would need to provide for a 300-foot-long platform plus adequate parking and transfer points including 5 bus bays, 30 kiss-and-ride spaces and up to 260 parking spaces. While the light rail line will take cars off the road, bringing riders to the ' Arcadia station,will concentrate traffic in the vicinity at rush hours. Other impacts on traffic in the city will be when traffic is stopped for less than a minute while light rail trains cross roadway intersections with the BNSF right-of-way. Phase II — Project Schedule Because the Phase II project is building on the existing construction from Los Angeles to Pasadena, the Authority is cautiously optimistic that the funding and analysis necessary 2 to implement the Blue Line to Claremont can be achieved in a relatively short period of time. Assuming that funding is secured and no major environmental issues appear during the analysis, construction of the Blue Line from Pasadena toward Claremont could begin as early as 2004; it would take a minimum of fours years of construction, subject to availability of funding. \ Phase 11 —Project Funding Needs Of the funds necessary to complete Phase II (previously estimated to be approximately $800 million), federal funding would account for at least 50 percent,-with state and local funds making up the difference. Therefore,one of the critical elements for the project to receive funding is the identification of the local source of funds. Cities sharing in the costs, such as through stations and joint development of adjacent properties, will be crucial to completion of the light rail project. Non-federal funds will also be needed for operations of the system once built. Financial plans are being developed by COG, the Authority and consultants to ensure all funding sources available are identified. Agency Responsibilities The priority for COG is to secure funding that will allow technical and environmental studies to move forward without delay. In addition to securing funds for the necessary studies, COG is responsible for developing the strategy to obtain federal, state and local funding for completion of the project. COG is also assisting in the coordination of community and city input. Authority and Steering Committee Responsibilities The Metro Blue Line Construction Authority is responsible for the management of the environmental and technical studies, preliminary engineering, project design, construction and start-up. The Ad Hoc Project Steering Committee is made-up of elected and staff representatives from each of the corridor cities. The committee's focus is on communication between the cities and the Authority on issues pertaining to right-of-way, station development, land use policies and interim bus facilities. The committee is also an integral part of lobbying for federal and state funding. First Step—Alternatives Analysis. Currently, the Metro Blue Line Authority is working with the COG, cities and consultants to move forward the alternatives analysis necessary to receive federal funding. The study will evaluate corridor alternatives considering: mobility improvements, environmental benefits, operating efficiencies, cost effectiveness and supportive land use policies. During the alternatives analysis, input will be garnered and incorporated from the community; each City is being asked to define a plan for involvement of its public in the planning and to carry out that plan with assistance and resources provided by the Blue Line Authority and COG. 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Tr.*!-.>,..,-,,, ,*-. ii-Ef:Atktl*,,,,,, ,,----- ttyt..',4',._ -.;,-'410,:-,..*t-ii;r ;,. 4i,i-J44 .'ftiAzi'l,,,,- - - drirLIt':-1.1t4=0*'.'''''rir .--4.4:142, 4.'. .c,4*7-'k ' - 140,00,4744,L't:,..,,,i-L...,.„ Exhibit C: Arcadia Train Station Archive Photo . ,...1.c.t„l,lve uevelopmene on the Southwest Corner site (Huntington and S®'end Avenue) , so that it would ' the catalyst •to'be able' to ge eneration to the downtown are`, second by Agency Member Lojeski and.CARRIED on roll call vote. as follows: AYES: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young NOES: None , ABSTAIN: None 2b. NW CORNER. •nsideration of the staff request for Agency approval to • SITE 'tiate for retail, medium density residential, and/or mixed (Htg. & 2nd u' on the Northwest Corner site. The subject site is a vacant Ave.) 17 . square foot (4 acres) area which can be developed with • the =. -:said uses. Other possibilities include development as a•socc- ',ilex hockey sports facility or an ice skating arena. • . • The sit been marketed by Dave Powell, Hayes and Company, for comme " ,.office and restaurant use. Mr. Powell noted that there was . =, • •er interest in those uses as well as an eight . .story office .ing, senior housing and a hotel. The sites lack of visibi due to the railroad, overpass and bermRsihas affected its via: , according to Mr. Powell. Staff's cost estimate for th-` thwest Corner site is $5,000 ' for miscellaneous admini- ive costs, and a. 5% commission paid to Hayes and Company out ,` .e land sale proceeds. In the Agency's discussio* • development of this site, Agency Member Lojeski felt that �' , would be a good site for a recreational facility, use o •:. , `,,ch would increase use of the local hotels, restaurants and _ ' , 1 shops. He would also be • interested in a planned unit res .., al development as opposed to low cost housing on the site. • I .• Chairperson Young felt this to be a goo, a for a soccer/roller • hockey sports facility or ice rink. Member Chang said he would. prefer mcdi city residential housing, senior housing or a hotel on the Noy '-st Corner site. • • • Member Margett said he would like to see this s . `,eveloped with affordable housing. . Member Lojeski MOVED to AUTHORIZE staff to negotiat.: % retail, . . residential use consistent with redevelopment law, and/or mixed uses on the IlorialweeL Corner sits, inclu ,.\ofean ice rink. or other recreational facilities, second by Ch ., rson Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: . • AYES: Agency Members Chang, Lojeski, Margett and You NOES: None r ABSTAIN: Agency Member Kuhn LIGHT RAIL Consideration of staff's request for the Agency to designate the STATION/ area around Front Street, St. Joseph, First Avenue and Santa . TRANSIT CTR. 4 10/11/94 . xi,itD: • Arcadia City Council Minutes,Oct. 14,1994 , Clara Street, as the potential site for a future Light Rail Station/Transit Center and provide direction to staff regarding the possible acquisition of the Catellus and Metropolitan Transit. Authority properties. The area between the aforesaid streets was the location of the former Arcadia train station. 1 Michael Freedman, the Agency's previous downtown revitalization consultant, proposed moving the station site to the Huntington Drive/Second Avenue area, either at Bonita Park and school or the Northwest Corner site. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) environmental impact report has assessed! all three locations. Staff prefers the Front Street/First Avenue/ St. Joseph site because of its central location, its street network, availability, practicality, and the fact that the Agency and City own two of the three properties, also its lower cost. The City can attempt to lobby the MTA or use MTA funds to acquire the 30,610 square foot Catellus property east of the railroad tracks (adjacent to the Agency owned,property.) , and donate4MTA land along Front Street west of the tracks to the city. If. this is not feasible, Proposition A and C funds could be used to acquire the Catellus owned parcel and to design and construct a Light Rail Station/Transit Center. A discussion ensued and Agency Member Margett felt that the light • rail station would better serve customers of the potential recreational facility at the NW Corner site if the station were located at the SE Corner of Huntington and Second Avenue, or placed at the NW Corner if a recreational center is not located there. Chairperson Young prefers the original train station site on • Front Street which is centrally located. Further, she felt! that • a station located at the Southeast Corner of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue, the Pony League baseball field, would create turmoil in•: the city. Member Lojeski believes the light rail station should be located b on the former site on Front Street which would better serve the race track . . . whose customers would use the train possibly! more than other persons. Member Chang concurs with staff's recommendation that the station shou ••4110 .ca - • on t e ormer stat on s to and MOVED to designate the area around Front Street, St. Joseph, First Avenue and Santa Clara as the potential site for a future Light! Rail Station Transit Center; and DIRECT staff regarding the possible acquisition of the Catellus and MTA properties; also DIRECT that staff provide the Agency with figures of the costs of locating the station on the NW or SE Corner of Huntington Drive and Second • Avenue; second by Chairperson Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Agency Members Chang, Lojeski, Margett and Young NOES: None ABSTAIN: Agency Member Kuhn' 2d. 210/WE sly investigated the possibility of acquiring (Costco ast of ^00 3.0 Municipal Facilities and Services CORPORSTSO° An existing railway, which was used by the Santa Fe Railroad traverses the City, although use of this line has been discontinued. MTA owns rights-of-way along this line, b�}t currently has no plan for resuming operations through the study area. MTA plans to extend the Los Angeles to Long Beach. Metro Blue Line to Pasadena. The station which will be nearest the study area is to be located in Pasadena at Sierra Madre Villa, adjacent to the 210 Freeway. This station is planned to be,the last one opened on this expanded line, and MTA does not ex.ect t,- station to be operating until the year 2002. - i assenger rail stations located nearest to Arcadia are in El Monte an• B• •win Park. These provide connections to the regional Metrolink system. The City of Arcadia has lobbied the MTA to extend rail service into Arcadia, and has identified a station location at First and Front streets along the MTA-owned rail line east of Santa Anita Avenue; however, the MTA currently has no plans for such an exten- sion of service. • L 1 • al Plan Approach eneral Plan's transportation program emphasizes the following themes: Ba • NN. efficient transportation system should offer Arcadia residents not only re � fficient automobile traffic distribution, but also viable alternatives to automo. The transportation program outlined in the General Plan will increase t °- ..e between various modes of transportation by increasing the desirability oft . 'ng, and bicycling. Coordination Between se, Transportation and Air Quality Pro- grams. The General Plan es land use, transportation, and air quality concepts and strategies. The o: , ' • of the. General Plan are designed to im- prove traffic flow, local air quality, an. -.. conservation through: • • . - reducing the number'of automob and providing alternatives to • automobile use; • • reducing the length of automobile trips by inte . d uses; • providing an arrangement of land uses which pro .;41 cient travel patterns; and • • • limiting the intensity of future development to that which can `s .om- modated on a roadway system that has been planned to protect co character. J r-Icta5021projectOgplfinaA,epch3fft wpd ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN 3-7 September 3, 1996 Exhibit E: City of Arcadia General Plan,Sept.3;1996 2SZ_o —9/U /4/Q., CA aci 4 OP 0 ARCAD _.29 eRpT� STAFF REPORT OORAS9� I FIRE DEPARTMENT October 16, 2001 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pete Bonano, Fire Chief Prepared by: Su Tan, Management AnalystcJ SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND AND AWARD A TWO (2) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION, NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER YEAR, TO FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATES, FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, GAGE-BABCOCK & ASSOCIATES, AND VANDORPE CHOU ASSOCIATES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PL1 N CHECKING SERVICES SUMMARY On August 1, 2000 the City Council approved a 12-month Agreement with Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage-Babcock & Associates, and VanDorpe Chou Associates to perform plan checking services. All of the aforementioned consultants have reached the end of the approved Agreement timeframe and have been extended to date. Staff recommends that the City Council award a two (2) year Agreement extensio p in the amount of $25,000 per year to Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage-Babcock & Associates, and VanDorpe Chou Associates for plan checking services. DISCUSSION The Fire Department is part of the plan check review process in coordination ■frith Development Services and Public Works Services Departments. Fire Departme,nt's consultants are responsible for reviewing plans for compliance with the Uniform Fire Code and the related sections of the Uniform Building Code, Electrical Code, Stath of California Titles 19 & 24 and other applicable municipal codes. Fire Protection Associates, Fire Protection Services, Gage-Babcock & Associates, and VanDorpe Chou Associates have provided excellent and affordable service during the terms of the Agreement. The work assigned to these plan check consultants are always performed in a timely, and efficient manner. Based on their excellent performance, staff is recommending that the City Council award a two (2) year Agreement extension irk the amount of$25,000 per year for each plan check consultant. Due to the mutual dissolution of Fire Protection Services, a partnership, effective August 31, 2001, Fire Protection Services will be conducting business as a sole proprietorhip. Fire Protection Services has requested to remain as one of our plan check consulta y ts. LASER IMAGED D 3 3- 3-D , ‘<jiiiiiiig;,,, . ) 0 0 1 5-0-ol-ei Oil '41_, C* •,\!1,j9 b°1Posets0's - STAIF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARIMENT • October 16, 2001 _____I j TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director Prepared By: Chris Ludlum, Management Analys • LeAnne E. Hamilton, Assistant Engineer SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTI-ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE MAINTENANC OF FACILITIES AT 230 N. SECOND AVENUE - ST. JOSEPH PLANT SUMMARY: The City is currently finishing the construction of the St. Joseph Booster Station t 230 N. Second Avenue. In order to. provide power to the new booster station a hew ower pole was installed at the site. Before tuning on the power, Southern California E ison Company requires a right-of-way easement on City property. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council grant an 8-foot easement to Southern Cali ornia Edison to maintain their electrical distribution facilities at the St. Joseph Plant. DISCUSSION: A key element of the Water Master Plan program is the reconstruction of the St. Joseph Water Plant, which is the central component of the City's water system. The St. Joseph plant's primary function is water storage for fire suppression and domestic consumption for Pressure Zone 4. This zone serves approximately 20 percent of the City and ,- includes one water well. On December 19, 2000, the City Council authorized the construction of a replac ment well, new well equipment and a booster station at the St. Joseph facility. To p ovide power to the new booster station, it was necessary to install a new power pole t the site. Southern California Edison Company requires a grant easement to be executed before they will energize the facilities. The attached right-of-way document will grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of their facilities at the St. Joseph Plant and if approved, will provide a new power source to the booster station. . LASER QED Mayor and City Council ; ' � October 16, 2001 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT: Granting an easement to the Southern California Edison Company will not have an impact on City Funds. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company for the maintenance of electrical facilities at 230 N. Second Avenue. 2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the right-of-way Grant of Easement documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. PM:CL:LH:dw Approved by: WnIA William R. Kelly, City Manager • ,; 6 70 A, ARCADLA 'y. . °Rl'O AT£9 STAFF REPORT October 16, 2001 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Pe an, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director /, By: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator ,, /- SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON ZONE CHANGE 2-01- 001 TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1012 THROUGH 1026 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) • SUMMARY The City Council at its July 17, 2001 meeting continued its consideration of zone change Z-01-001 a zone change from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to R-1 (Single-family Residential 0-6 du/ac) for the properties located at 1012-1026 South First Avenue. The City Council continued their consideration of this zone change to allow Polyland Development (owner of the properties at 1020-1026 South First) to develop an alternative development plan that would also include the properties at 1012-1016 South First and present the plan to the neighbors to see if they could reach a mutually satisfactory solution. The public hearing was continued for three (3) months to October 16. BACKGROUND The subject properties are zoned R-2 with a General Plan designation of Single- Family residential 0-6 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). In June of 2000, Polyland Development submitted a design review for a six-unit condominium project on two of the lots located at 1020-1026 S. First Avenue. The proposed project was designed in accordance with the City's R-2 regulations. The proposed density was approximately 12 du/ac. Z-01-001CC10-23/zonechange �+ER® q�p °� Z-01-001 C / s LASER IMAGLVber 16; 900 C 4 ,7 The proposed development was inconsistent with the General Plan designation of Single-Family residential 0-6 du/ac. In February 2001 an application for a General Plan amendment (G.P. 01-001) was filed by Hang Jong, EGL Associates on behalf of the property owner (Polyland Development) to amend the General Plan from Single Family Residential-to Multiple-Family Residential (12 du/ac maximum) on the properties at 1020-1026 South First Avenue to be consistent with the R-2 zoning designation. The properties at 1012 and 1016 South First Avenue were also included in the General Plan amendment. A public hearing was held before the City Council on May 1 at which time the Council voted 5-0 to deny the requested general plan amendment. The Council in its denial commented that the requested General Plan change to Multiple- Family Residential is inconsistent with the zoning and use of many of the abutting properties; that the General Plan designation to the south and east is Single-family Residential and the properties are developed with single-family homes. The City Council at this meeting also adopted Urgency Ordinance 2140 prohibiting the approval of all land use entitlements and permits as well as commencement of construction for the properties at 1012-1026 S. First Avenue. At this time, the City Council directed staff to proceed with a zone change to rezone the properties to R-1. On June 5, 2001 Resolution 6223 was adopted by the Council denying the General Plan Amendment. The City Council noted in the resolution that the "General Plan Amendment conflicts with the General Plan Land Use designations of many surrounding or nearby properties and would cause negative impacts on the value and use of such nearby properties, such as traffic, density and visual impacts." In addition, the City Council also adopted Ordinance 2141 to extend the Urgency Ordinance 2140 that was adopted on May 1 for ten (10) months fifteen (15) days. to prohibit approvals of all land use entitlements and permits as well as construction and development of the properties with the exception of a single- family dwelling on each lot at 1012-1026 S. First Avenue. The moratorium is in effect until May 1, 2002. The City Council also directed staff to initiate a zone change for the subject properties, rezoning all the properties from R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential 12 . du/ac maximum) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential 0-6 du/ac). On July 17, a public hearing was scheduled before the City Council on the proposed zone change (Z-01-001). The public hearing was continued to Z-01-001 CC 10-23/zonechange Z-01-001 October 16, 2001 Page 2 A K October 16 to "permit the parties to at least make one last attempt to try to work things out." DISCUSSION Since the July 17 meeting, the owners of the four properties at 1012-1026 South First, represented by Marlene Roth of The Roth Group, Inc., have been working on a design that would incorporate all four lots and reduce the overall density of the project. On September 27, The Roth Group, Inc. sent invitations to 169 households in the area who have expressed opposition to the project, inviting them to attend a meeting on October 4 to present a plan for the development of all four lots with a total of eight (8) detached units. In addition a letter was sent to Ms. Williams and six (6) members of her committee explaining the proposal. According to Ms. Roth no consensus was reached at the October 4 meeting. Applicant's Proposed Project The four lots contain a total of 44,108 square feet. A very "preliminary" site plan has been presented to the Development Services Department (attached) that • proposes eight (8) detached units with a density of approximately 7.9 dwelling units per acre. The preliminary site plan shows the following: Access to the site from one driveway on First Avenue. > Attached two-car garage and one guest parking space for each dwelling.. ➢ A 35'-0" setback along First Avenue with 25'-0" setbacks provided along the north, east and south properties lines. > The trash and utility areas will be located in the center of the property away from adjoining residential properties. > An 11'-0-± interior side yard separation between units. In addition, Ms. Roth indicates that a minimal number of windows will be incorporated into the design on the second floor of the two homes located on the east side of the property. These windows will be set approximately 5`-0" above the floor level to provide privacy to the neighbors to the east. In addition, "specimen-sized landscaping will be provided, especially on the south and east property lines to insure further buffering of the adjacent R-1 area." Z-01-001 CC10-23/zonechange Z-01-001 October 16, 2001 Page 3 y Y The following matrix compares the density and setbacks standards for the R-1 and R-2 zones and the proposal: Requirements R-1 R-2 Proposal Side Yard Setback 10%width of lot not 2-story— 10'-0" 25'-0" less than 5'-0" Rear Yard Setback 25'-0" 1s`floor 10'-0" 25'-0" 35'-0" 2"d floor Required Parking 2 spaces 2 + '/2 guest space 2 + 1 guest space per unit per unit Number of dwelling units 1 dwelling unit per lot 1 unit per 3,750 sq. 1 unit per 5,500+ sq. permitted per lot ft. of lot area ft. of lot area GP Density equivalent 0-6 du/ac 12 du/ac maximum 7.9 du/ac It is important to note that the City Council cannot take any action on the eight (8) unit concept described above. If the City Council believes it has some merit the Council can proceed in a manner as described below. Applicant's Requested Action • The following is a summary of the request by the applicant: 1. Allow the applicants to proceed with the design review and approval process for the eight (8) unit project as submitted in the preliminary plan attached to the staff report 2. Deny Zone Change 01-001 3. Initiate a General Plan Amendment for the subject properties from single- family residential (0-6 du/ac) to Medium Density Residential (a maximum of 12 du/ac) in January/February. Ms. Roth notes in her October 1 letter that the above actions would allow the revised project to proceed through the public review process including the Planning Commission and the City Council. If at that time the City Council is satisfied they could: 1. Approve the General Plan Amendment 2. Rescind the moratorium 3. Deny the zone change (if it is continued from October 16th) She further states that if the Council is not satisfied with the project, they could: Z-01-001 CC10-23/zonechange Z-01-001 October 16, 2001 Page 4 • 1. Deny the General Plan Amendment; 2. Initiate a zone change; and 3. Let the moratorium expire on April 30, 2002. CEQA Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed zone change. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this zone change. RECOMMENDATION The following are suggestions on how the City Council might proceed with the zone change after hearing all testimony and reviewing all evidence received: 1'. Move to approve or deny the zone change and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for adoption; or 2. Move to continue the public hearing on the zone change to March 5 and allow the applicant time to submit revised plans for an eight (8) unit project on the subject properties. Staff is suggesting March 5 to allow adequate time to adopt an ordinance prior to the May 1 moratorium deadline. The public hearing will be re-noticed prior to the March 5 meeting. CITY COUNCIL ACTION If the City Council intends to take action to approve this zone change from R-2 to R-1, the Council should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for adoption at a later meeting. If the City Council intends to take action to continue the public hearing to March 5, 2002, the Council should move to continue the public hearing and direct staff to renotice the public hearing per code requirements. Z-01-001 CCl0-23/zonechange Z-0 1-001 October 16, 2001 Page 5 If the City Council intends to take action to deny this zone change, no further action is necessary, other than to direct the applicant to resubmit their project. Attachments: Copies of letters from The Roth Group, Inc. Proposed Preliminary Plan July 17 City Council Minutes June 12 Planning Commission minutes Aerial of the area Photos of the subject properties Environmental Documents Lik/a#4':4' Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager • Z-01-001 Ccl 0-231zonechange Z-01-001 October 16,2001 Page 6 • • _ • • k THE ROI a . �JN : INC . '• consultants • October 1, 2001 RECEIVED Mr. - Don Penman, Deputy City Manager . Development Services DEVELOpp� City of Arcadia ENS StrVtCt 240 West Huntington Drive . Arcadia, CA 91006-6021. SUBJECT: 1012-1026 South First Avenue . • Zone Change Case No . Z-2001-001 Dear Mr. Penman: • As you know, we have been exploring alternative project designs ranging from 10 to 12 units for the subject four lots . Those conceptual layouts were sent to you on Septem- ber, 5, 2001 . Polyland has made significant changes in the concept plan in order to reduce the density as much as is economically feasible . A schematic draft plan is enclosed which illus- trates the concept for only eight homes . That plan will be refined and submitted to the City for review if, on Octo- ber 16, 2001, the subject Zone Change case is denied or continued. We believe the Zone Change can be denied without the City losing control over any future development of these four_ lots due to the existence of the moratorium (Ordinance No . 2141) which will remain in effect until April 30, 2002 unless the City terminates it earlier. • The concept on which the revised plan is based provides the following features : • the average density is one dwelling unit per 5, 513 . 5 square feet of lot area (7 . 9 dwelling units per acre) ; • • each home will be able to have an individual address (1012, 1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024, and 1026 South First Avenue) - .not a unit number; • a minimum 25-foot setback (rear yard) will be main- tained along the south and east edge of the property (adjacent to the R1) and along the north end (adjacent to the commercial zoning) ; • the 35-foot front setback will be maintained on First Avenue; • 200. NORTH MARYLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91206-4262 (818) 500-4050 FAX (818) 543-1181 • • Mr. Don Penman October 1, 2001 Page-'2 • • • • only one driveway, rather than two, three, or four., will intersect First Avenue, maximizing available on street parking and minimizing points of potential conflict with vehicles or pedestrians; the divided driveway and adequate on-site "stacking" space will' eliminate any potential' wait periods for vehicles entering the site at the same time vehicles are leaving; • • a five-foot wide landscaped strip will (except for access ways) be provided along the driveway to visually enhance the driveway with a more parkway-like, rather than an alley-like, appearance; • • a minimum of one guest parking space per home will be provided on the property in addition to the two spaces provided in the enclosed attached garages for each • home; • a minimum of 11 feet (two 51-k-foot side yards) will • separate the homes on site) ; • the trash area and utility areas will be maintained in the center of the property away from adjacent resi- _ dential development; • • minimal windows (set approximately 5 feet above the floor level) will be used on the second floor of the two homes on the east end of the combined site in order to further protect privacy; and • specimen-sized landscaping will be provided, espe- cially on the south and east property lines to insure . further buffering of the adjacent R1 area. • Requested Action We would like to have the opportunity to process this sub- ' stantially improved project through the design and approval process . To do so, a number of steps and subsequent public hearings are necessary. During this time the City will, undoubtedly, continue to have Ordinance No. 2141 (the mora- . torium) remain in place so .that nothing can occur on these four lots (other than single-family development) without a final City Council action to lift the moratorium. • •1 , -- • • Mr. Don Penman . October 1, 2001 - Page 3 • • • If the City is .not satisfied with the. final .project, you can, as you have in the past, take action to rezone the • property to Ri prior to the expiration of the moratorium. The following steps are, therefore, respectfully requested of the City Council on October. 16th: 1 . Deny Zone Change Case No. Z-2001-001 (a new Zone Change case can be initiated- in the future, if necessary -- or, in the alternative, continue consideration of the case to a date certain in February, 2002 without further public notice, since there will be notice on the other items being considered concurrently) ; and 2 . Initiate a General Plan Amendment for the subject property to place the property in the medium den- sity residential category to be heard by the Plan- ning Commission in January and by the City Council in February (concurrently with the Zone Change, if • it is continued) . Expected Outcome This request will allow the project to go through the public review process, including Planning Commission consideration and be forwarded to City Council . If the Council is satis- fied at that time, they .can then: 1 . - Approve the General Plan Amendment; 2 . Lift the .moratorium (repeal Ordinance No . 2141) ; • and 3 . Deny the Zone Change (if it has been continued from October 16th) . If the Council is dissatisfied with the project, they can: . 1 . Deny the General Plan Amendment; • 2 . Initiate a Zone Change (or, if it was continued, approve the Zone Change) ; and 3 . Let the moratorium expire on April 30, 2002 . • • • • • Mr. Don Penman October 1, 2001 Page 4 We look forward to the opportunity o,f providing greater • detail (including a larger plan and the results of our . October 4th community meeting) during the City Council' s . consideration of this matter on October 16 . Sincerely Marlene T . Roth, AICP MTR:mdh Enclosure cc: Yew Keat Tan fst\penmanitr.o01 • • • • • • • • ` ; THE ROTH GROUP, Into p l a n n i n g c o n s u l t a n t s September 27, 2001 t?ECFIVDD • OCT 0 :7 ZOD Ms . Sonya B. Williams DEvEC0� 130 Greenfield Place ME,'VTSDft�lCcS Arcadia, CA 91006 SUBJECT: 1012-1026 South First Avenue Dear Ms . Williams Thank you very much for your letter of September 18, 2001 regarding the subject project . As you know, we have been exploring an alternative project ranging from 10 to 12 units on the four lots . Those conceptual layouts were sent to you on September 5, 2001 . As you can see from the enclosed invitation letter, the owner has made significant changes in the concept plan' in order to reduce the density as much as is economically feasible . While this is not exactly what you have request- ed, I do believe it offers a development which is compatible with R1 development : • the average density is one dwelling unit per 5, 513 . 5 square feet; • each home will have an 'individual address (1012, 1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024, and 1026) - not a unit number; • a minimum 25-foot setback (rear yard) will be maintained along the south and east edge of the property) adjacent to the R1) and along the north end (adjacent to the commercial zoning) ; • the 35-foot front setback will be maintained on First Avenue; • • only one driveway, rather than two, three, or four, will intersect First Avenue, maximizing available on- street parking; • a minimum of one guest parking space per home will be provided on the property in addition to the two spaces provided in the enclosed attached garages for each home; 200 NORTH MARYLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91206-4262 (818) 500-4050 FAX (818) 543-1181 • • Ms . Sonya B. Williams September 27, 2001 Page 2 • the trash area and utility areas will be maintained in the center of the property away from adjacent residential development; • windows on the second floor of the building on the east end will be minimal clear story windows, in order to further protect privacy; and • specimen-sized landscaping will be provided on the south and east property lines to insure further buffering of the adjacent Ri area. If you have any questions after reviewing the enclosed notice or this letter, please do not hesitate to give me a call . As I have indicated twice before, (on August 13th and September 5th) , I would be most happy to meet with your group to review the plans . However, since I have not been contacted for such a meeting, you are, of course, all . welcome to the meeting being scheduled for October 4th If you have any questions in the interim, please give me a call . Sincerely„ ,, Marlene T . Roth, AICP MTR:mdh Enclosure cc: Yew Keat Tan Don Penman fst\swltr.926 • • .1 THE 1 __ GROUP INC . • I planning consultants RFcEivED September 27, 2001 OCT UJ • aEV 2001 EtopMFJVT SERVICES SUBJECT': Invitation to October 4th Meeting Regarding 1012 to 1026 S. First Ave. , Arcadia Dear 'Neighbor: Since the last "open house" regarding the subject property on July 9t' occurred, Polyland Development has been working to . • resolve a. number of issues . As you may be aware, the City of Arcadia City Council continued consideration of Zone Change Case Z-2001-001 to allow Polyland time to develop an alternative plan which would include not only the two vacant lots they own, but the two lots between their property and the service station. • We have been diligently working on that task and have substan- tially reduced the proposed density, compared to what is allowed in the R-2 zone . The original plan consisted of developing six' homes on the two lots Polyland owns (three homes per lot) . In order to resolve the future use of the two remaining R-2 lots,. a number of conceptual designs were developed -- all of which involved all four lots . These ' concepts considered the 12 homes allowed in R-2, as . well as 11 and 10 homes (an. average of 2 to 3 homes per lot) . Of particular concern in the design of all the alternatives were': the needito preserve a 25' setback adjacent to the existing R-1- development on the south and east side of the property; the desire to limit the number of driveways on First Avenue (four would be allowed if the lots were developed individually) ; and a goal of providing sufficient parking on site . In order to accomplish these .objectives and to create detached homes which will be compatible with the R-1 properties to the south and east, • the density being requested has been further reduced to a total • of only eight homes (an average of two homes for each of the four existing .lots) . Given the total area of the four lots (44, 108 square feet) , this averages out to 5, 513 . 5 square feet of lot area per home . An auto court will be developed so that only one driveway will be provided . on First Avenue . It will function much as the new street (Crystal. ,Court) does providing access to the homes . Each home will have an attached two-car garage and one guest parking space . • • • 200 NORTH MARYLAND AVENUE, SUITE 100, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA 91206-4262 (818) 500-4050 • FAX (818) 543-1181 1 Spacious private yards, a minimum of 25 feet in width will be provided for each home - creating a unique mini-neighborhood for the eight families who will live there . Although it will be possible to convey, in fee, the land under each home and the private yard areas to the future purchasers (exactly like a single family home) , the legal vehicle to accomplish this may still need to be a condominium subdivision. The design concept puts only two homes adjacent to the rear of the property (each with a minimum 25-foot setback adjacent to .the two neighboring properties on Greenfield Place . Each of the homes which back up to the homes on the north side of Crystal Court will, again, have a minimum 25' setback (rear yard) . The utility and trash areas will be in the center of the development away- from the adjacent properties . As you can see, this plan - eight individual homes, each with an individual address - provides the greatest level of consistency with the R-1 standards that can be reasonably developed on the property. You should be aware . that this is an extremely honest approach in presenting their position. If the City allows us to do so, we will begin the various public hearing processes for which legal notice will be provided by the City of Arcadia . Hearings involv- ing the processing of the project will include the review of the design, a general plan amendment, and consideration of the tentative tract map (other actions may also be required) . In order to show the plans to you, , we have, again, arranged for the use of the Arcadia Womens' Club at 324 South First Avenue (at the corner of Diamond Street) on Thursday evening, October 4, 2001. While no foi.mal presentation is scheduled, the plans, the developer and I will be available to discuss the project with you from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. that evening. We look forward to meeting with you and, hopefully, we, can answer any other questions you may have about this project . We thank you for your interest . Sincerely, 61/, Marlene T. 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First Avenue) (CONTINUED The Planning Commission at its June 12, 2001 meeting could not reach a unanimous decision to TO 10-16-01) either deny or approve the zone change by voting 2 to 2 with one member absent. As a result of TRANSCRIPT the tie vote, the zone change was forwarded to the City Council without a Planning Commission PREPARED recommendation. The inconsistency between the General Plan and the Zoning came to light when a proposed 6- unit residential condominium project was submitted to the City for development of the two properties at 1020-1026 South First Avenue. The.proposed project was designed in accordance with the City's R-2 regulations. Although the subject properties are zoned R-2, the General Plan designation for the properties is Single-Family Residential. The properties were zoned R-2 in 1954, which is consistent with the R-2 zoning of the properties to the north of the subject • properties. Currently there is an Urgency Ordinance which prohibits any construction on the properties other than a single family home on each lot. Mayor Segal OPENED the Public.Hearing. Marlene Roth, The Roth Group, Planning Consultant, spoke on behalf of the owners of the four lots that are subject to the zone change. Ms. Roth provided a report to the City Council addressing appropriate designation of the property, the equity issues involved particularly with respect to the two lots where permits have been granted and work has started, and concerns of the neighbors. Ms. Roth stated in part, there is no discussion in the General Plan regarding the intent of the plan with respect to zone change designation. The initial staff recommendations and Planning Commission's recommendation on the General Plan Amendment was in essence that the General Plan is wrong and the zoning map is right, and that the General Plan should be changed to reflect the low density multi-family use. Ms. Roth outlined the fees that have been paid to the City of Arcadia by the property owners in order to process an application for construction of the condominiums. The owners invested over one million dollars in these two lots. The property has been designed in a manner to try to balance a multi-family designation with the adjacent single-family. The units have been designed as individual units, as stand-alone units, ten foot minimum separation between lines and two car detached garages that feel and act like single family dwellings. Following her comments, Ms. Roth requested continuation of this matter and a three month extension in order to give the property owners enough time to work with the adjacent R-1 neighboring properties, address their concerns and maybe find some room for modifications. In response to a Council question Ms. Roth, stated in part, at this point losing units would be a very significant issue, considering the costs involved in the project, the marketing and the cost of development. But primarily, some modifications, such as slightly reducing the size of the units will be discussed. Katherine Ken, 805 West Duarte Road, Suite 104, Attorney representing the land owner and the development of the property located at 1020-1026 South First Avenue, expressed objections to 7/17/01 43:0153 the zone change from R-2 to R-1 for the subject properties and urged the City Council to not approve the zone change; to give the right back to her clients to build six detached condominiums that they are entitled to build. Roseanne Tyler, 939 Arcadia Avenue, objected to the proposed zone change from R-2 to R-1, stating, she is the real estate agent for the subject properties. She checked with the City and was told many times, that the zoning on the property was R-2 and condominiums were permitted • and may be built. She approached the owner and the current owner accepted the higher R-2 • price, based on the information she gathered from the City. She urged the City Council to be fair and make the right decision. Sonia Williams, 130 Greenfield Place, the leader of the petition drive against an amendment to the General Plan, spoke in opposition of the zoning continuation, stating in part, that the residents want this matter immediately resolved, it has already taken long enough. The neighboring residents also felt strongly that as attractive as the design might be, condominiums do not belong or fit in south of Duarte Road on a strip of land that presently has single-family homes on it. They want single family homes built on the two individual lots to replace those demolished. She hoped that the Planning Department will put considerable time and thought into checking the inconsistencies between the General Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map, and will be authorized by the Council to make the zone change from R-2 to R-1. Erica Williams, property owner, Greenfield Place, a city planner and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, stated in part, that a zone change in general can be done for a variety of reasons, but there must be justifiable and logical reasons to support such a request. Such a change must be supported by overwhelming evidence and in this instance, there is no logic or justifiable reason to support the rezoning of 1012 through 1026 South First Avenue to an R-2 category. Over 324 individuals signed a petition against rezoning property to be consistent with the zoning code. There are no other condominiums constructed south of Duarte Road, east of Santa Anita, why start an unwanted trend. A use that cannot be reasonably justified should not be build, because it is not good land use planning. Mike Marshall, 150 Greenfield Place, expressed concerns with regard to parking problems and cars blocking emergency vehicle access, stating in part that, adding up to twelve (12) additional cars would make a bad situation worse. The contractor could move in, buy up the properties, • exploit the neighborhood, and six months later move on. It is the current residents who must live with the consequences for the next 10, 20 or 30 years. They all chose to live in Arcadia, because Arcadia has a fine tradition. They look to the General Plan that they believe defines the agenda for maintaining that tradition. They look to the City Council to uphold the tradition of doing the right thing for the community; in this case, he believes the right thing is to rezone the properties in question from R-2 to R-1. It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing. Councilmember Chandler felt that the contractor played by the rules and has not tried to exploit the City. So far, it looks like the contra_ctor is going to get stung, as the contractors did on Third, Fourth, Greenfield and all those other places where the 1954 judgment call affected the City of Arcadia. Councilmember Chandler noted that he is going to vote to uphold the downzoning from R-2 to R-1, largely because there is no simple solution to this. Councilmember Kovacic referred to the idea of a continuance which was requested by the applicant, stating in part, since there is a moratorium in effect there is no harm in granting continuance. Reasonable minds can sometimes come together and work things out. It does 7/17/01 • • 43:0154 appear from the testimony that one side will accept no more than one unit per lot, and the other side will accept no less than six units per two lots. Councilmember Chang was in the favor of giving the applicant three months to talk to the neighbors and see whether they•can come up with a solution satisfactory to both parties, In response to a Council question, staff stated in part that, the moratorium will expire May 1, 2002. It was granted forty-five (45) days urgency and was then extended for eleven (11) months and fifteen (15) days. Considerable discussion ensued concluded by the following motion. It was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONTINUE the public hearing regarding Zone Change Z-01-001 from R-2 (Medium Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) at 1012-1026 South First Avenue for 90 days and schedule a public hearing for October 16, 2001. AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic and Segal NOES: Councilmember Chandler, Marshall ABSENT: None • • ti 8. PUBLIC HEARING Z 01-001 1012-1026 S. First Ave. Consideration of a zone change from R-2 (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential). The staff report was presented. Ms. Butler noted that the City had received a letter from Ms. Roth representing the property owners of the subject property requesting the continuation of the public hearing. The public hearing was opened. Sonja Williams, 130 Greenfield, said she is representing 326 property owners who signed a petition in opposition of the proposed development and the GP amendment. All of these homeowners live in the area and are proud owners of single-family homes. They want to maintain the dignity of the area. Some of the homes in this area have received the Arcadia Beautiful awards. They do not want a condominium in their neighborhood. They have some of the best kept homes in this area. They are very appreciative of the City Council for listening to their concerns and imposing a moratorium. The GP must be upheld. The proposed development would not be good for their neighborhood. They are looking forward to having single-family homes developed on these properties. Arcadia is a community of homes. She urged the Planning Commission to approve this. Bob Toben, 1110 Greenfield, said he is a licensed civil engineer. Based on his calculations, he could not see how these lots could be developed as they were previously proposed. Commissioner Olson said that based on the numbers cited by Mr. Toben, it appears that there is a lot of misinformation. Ms. Butler explained that the square footage is based upon gross area. Driveway and setbacks are not deducted. Jane Hu, 1012 S. First Ave., said she is the owner of one of the properties. She resides next to the gas station. She was against the proposed zone change. When she purchased the property 12 years ago, she purchased it as an R-2 property. She felt this is unfair and that the City is taking her right away. Melanie Travler, Planning Plus, 2709 Prospect, La Crescenta, representing the owners of the subject property said they are against the proposed zone change. She asked that this hearing be continued for 60 days to allow them ample time to do a comprehensive study. There has been a lot of misinformation and it needs to be cleared up. The proposed detached units would be owned by Arcadia homeowners. The purpose of the GP was to reconcile the discrepancy with the zoning of the area. The proposed zone change is not the solution to this problem. Why the rush to approve this zone change? The moratorium is still in effect. The City has not analyzed this issue. It appears that staff is in favor of correcting the inconsistency but not in the manner that it is being done. This is a complex issue and it could certainly use and benefit from the additional time and study that they would be conducting. If the Planning Commission continued it for 60 days, they could hear the matter at their August 14th meeting. By that time, their study would be concluded. They would be able to assist staff with detailed information and Arcadia City Planning Commission 13 6/12/01 provide a range of alternatives. They would also be able to meet with the neighbors and address their concerns. She noted that this area has been zoned R-2 for many years. Chairman Murphy asked how would the 60 days of continuance be beneficial? Ms. Traveler said they will look at the surrounding areas. A GP takes into account the compatibility of land use—commercial and residential uses. In some jurisdictions it is incompatible to put a commercial use next to a residential use. Kirk Olson, 1209 Greenfield, said they are new to the area. They feel that condominiums would have a negative impact on their property values and depreciate their property. He was disturbed when he heard that the subject property was to be developed as a condominium No one else spoke in favor or opposition to this item. • Chairman Murphy closed the public hearing. Commissioner Huang said he can see the neighbors' point of view. If he lived here, he would be opposed to having condominiums next to his home. On the other hand, it is good planning to have a buffer or a transition zone between commercial and residential uses. This is a typical solution. He maintained his previous conviction that the property should remain R-2 and serve as a buffer. Commissioner Olson was in favor of granting the continuance to receive additional input. He believed that there is a lot to consider that has not been brought up yet. There is a lot to be examined. If this was to be rezoned to R-1 the property owner would be able to develop this 50' wide lot with a very long and massive single family home with a 5' first floor setback and 10' second floor setback. This would be much more intrusive than what was proposed. He felt that there are many other issues that need to be looked at and addressed. These lots have been zoned R-2 for over 50 years. There would be a tremendous impact if this zone change is approved. It appears that the owners would like to meet with - the neighbors and discuss their project. Commissioner Kalemkiarian said there have already been several public hearings over this issue. He was not sure what the benefit of continuance would be. What would additional time accomplish? The City Council is the body that will make the final decision. Chairman Murphy agreed. At the previous hearing, they voted unanimously to recommend approval of the GP to City Council. He felt this would be a good project. This is a good buffer. He did not have any problems with the proposed project. He could not see the value in the continuance. After all, they are only an advisory body. The owner has invested a lot of time and money into this project. He felt they need to move forward with it. It is obvious how the City Council feels about this issue. Ms. Butler did confirm that the City Council does make the final decision. Commissioner Olson encouraged the City Council to listen to all previous and new testimony and comments prior to making any decision. MOTION Arcadia City Planning Commission 14 6/12/01 It was moved by Commissioner Kalemkiarian, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to recommend approval of 01-001 to the City Council. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Kalemkiarian and Murphy • NOES: Commissioner Huang and Olson ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner • • • Arcadia City Planning Commission 15 6/12/01 ti - ." ia 1. �1▪ kj I�. 4::.31'1, r �.}Ek `�'I t a 's b d• r D-w L L3cs,2 T"-' rit' 1'� �L 3_ 1 3 t. 4 7+ _ ip.., . 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