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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 24, 1989 v :\L. . 'I ~ 'j i Planning: Co"imission proceedings are tape recorded and on file in the office of the Planning Department. . MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 24, 1989 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, with Chairman Papay presiding. PLEDGE OFALlEGlANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay Commissioner Amato MJTION Motion was made by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany to excuse Commissioner Amato from tonight's meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. MINUTES MJTION It was moved by Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve the Minutes of January 10, 1989 as published. The motion passed by voice vote, with none dissenting. MJTION It was moved by Commissioner Clark; seconded by Commissioner Hedlund to .read all resolutions by title only and waive the reading of the full body olthe resolutions. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. OTHERS ATIENDING: Councilwoman Mary Young City Attorney Michael Miller Planning Director William Woolard Senior Planner Donna Butler CONTINUED PUBUC HEARING T.M. 47234 1715-1723 South Baldwin Avenue Steven Yuan Considsration of a tentative map to create a one-sided cul-de-sac with 8 new single-family lots P. C. Minutes 1/24/89 Page 1 . . Staff recommended that this application be continued to February 14, 1989. M:>TION Motion was made by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany to continue T.M. 47234 to February 14, 1989. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING T.P.M.89-o1 1000 South Fourth Avenue Chris Construction Company, Inc. Consideration of a tentative parcel map to create ihree new single-family lots from two existing lots The staff report was presented. In response-to a question from Chairman Papay staff indicated that the setbacks of the existing house on Lot 4 will still comply with code. Chairman Papay indicated that prior to opening the public hearing the City Attorney had a statement to make, since they had received information concerning legal matters which were not germane to the public hearing. The City Attorney noted that the Commission had received a great deal of material including correspondence from legal ,counsel, mostly with reference to whether or not this mailer proceeds this evening or should be continued. II is the Commission's prerogative to continue a matter and they can or cannot exercise that discretion. However, most of the items pertain to a civil dispute between the parties, there are no court orders restraining or in any way precluding the city from p'rocesding this evening. The materials are not gsrmane to the I,and use decision which is spelled out in the staff report, so only with reference to the continuance do they have ,any bearing and In that regard the Commission may proceed and conduct the public hearing this evening. It has been determined 'by staff and the City Attorney's office that for purposes of the tentative parcel map the mattei is properly before the Commission this evening and there is no restraint; to their proceeding to adjudicate this item. Chris Bade, 909 South Santa Anita Avenue, dsveloper of the project spoke in favor of the proposal. He noted that they were trying ,to complete the cul-ds-sac street and were asking for minor modifications on three of the lots. The ,lots are compatible with those on the south side of the. street. Ths new lots will exceed 7500 square feet; they will range from 9,460 sq. ft. to 10,59t sq. ft. The lots have ample 'building area and they intend to match-tne'design oftl\e homes whichare'locatsd on the;south side - of the street. When they developed the south side they had made provisions for three new houses. All the sewer laterals and underground utilities were installed. They agreed with all the conditions of approval set forth in the staff report and they had no problem with a corner lot of 80'-0". Many of the neighbors feel that three new homes could only approve what is there now. Chairman Papay asked if he agreed with the 80'-0" width on the corner lot? Mr. Bade indicated he did. ChaIrman Papay asked with the realignment between IO,ts3 and 4 would the side yard setback on Lot 4 comply with code? Mr. Bade said it would; it was originally designed with the possible subdivision in mind. Gordon Maddock, gOO South First Avenue, Arcadia, spoke in, favor of this application. He noted th,at his company had represented Chris Construction!n the original development and at that tims the pian was P. C. Minutes 1/24/89 Page 2 . . to develop 7 lots, however, they were unable to acquire the property at 1000, South Fourth Avenue. He felt the property was ideal for a 7 lot subdivision. He indicated that their office had submitted signatures of property owners who were in favor of this project as proposed. Vince Salvador, one of'the two owners of t 000 ,South Fourth, spoke in favor of the project. He thought the development of the property as proposed would be an asset to the City of Arcadia. Eileen Stephens the other owner of the property requested that tliis hearing be postponed until the title is cleared. Harold Ellis spoke in opposition to the proposed parcel map. He was in opposition to the "variances" which were requested on the lots and recommsnded that the Commission deny the request for three lots based upon the "variances" and let the applicant resubmit for a two lot subdivision. Gordon Maddock, 'spoke in rebuttal stating that even if they created two lots, a modification to the lot frontage would be required. The City Attorney stated that the subject matter of this proceeding was not a variance and that the word "vilriance" was being loosely used by everybody. There was no variance being considered tonight before this body; there, were some modifications, but not a variance as prescribed In the California Government Code or any other Planning or Land Use Law in California. M::lTlON Motion was made by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany to close the public hsaring. The motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting. Commissioner Clark felt the modifications were minor, however, he would like to see Lot 1 widened to 80'-0"; other than that he had no problems with the subdivision. Commissioner Szany noted that tbls parcel map finishes off the sl,ngle-sided cul-de-sac. He noted that there is,a one story home off of Fourth Avenue on the corner and it would be nice to see this,on the north side. He fell it was better to have this cul-de-sac than not. Commissioner Hedlund indicated he thought it was a good idea to complete the cul-de-sac, however, he would like to see the lot line between 2 and 3 drawn radial. He was opposed to Lots 1 and 2 being , substandard. Chairman Papay said this was an oppOrtunity to complete the cul-de-sac and as far as deficiencies, he nofelfthat if we did riot allow any deficiencies, t1iere woUld be no need for-the Planning Commission. One of the reasons the Commission was here was to use some judgment in cases where some variations are required. It was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners in favor of the project to go with an 80'-0" wide lot on the corner. M::lTlON Motion was made by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Szany to approve TPM 89-01 with findings and motions A-I through A-3 with the condition that Lot 1 be Increased to 80'-0" and the width of Lot 2 be reduced to 60.66'. P. C. Minutes 1/24/89 Page 3 . . ROLL CALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Cammissianers Clark, Szany, Papay Cammissioner Hedlund Cammissianer Amata Chairman Papay advised that there is a ten day appeal period. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Nane RESOLUTION A resalutian granting canditianal use permit 88'03t ta expand the facilities and activities .of the existing church at 512 West Duarte Raad M:5IDN Matian was made by Commissioner Clark, secanded by Commissioner Szany ta adapt Resolutian t 400 to farmallyaffirm the decislan of January to, 1989 reflecting the findings .of the Commissian and me votes therean. ROLLCALL AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Cammissloners Clark, Hedlund, Szany, Papay None Cammissianer Amata MAnERS FROM COUNCIL Nane MATTERS FROM COMMISSION None - --.'.-------..---.-.---.------ MAnERS FROM STAFF None ADJOURNfltENT 8:07 p.m. Secretary .of the Planning Cammisslon P. C. Minutes 1I.24/89 Page 4