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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 1, 1949 . . Council Chamber, City Hall, Arcadia, Calif. December 1st, 194.9, 8:00 P. M. . The City Planning Commission met in regular meeting with Mr. Anderson presiding as Chairman pro-tem. PRESENT: Mr. Anderson, Davis, Knutson. Robertson, Smith, Stoner, Cornyn, Klomp, Watson and Talley ABSENT: Mr. Pippin Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. stoner and carried that the minutes of the meeting of November l~th be approved as written and mailed. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of the Roman Catholic 'archbishop of Los Angeles for a zone varianoe to allow a Catholic Convent to be ereoted and used on a portion of lot 43. Tract No. 11969, and a portion of lot 4, Tract No. 2409, located at 330 Huntington Place. Attorney Edward J. Cotter represented the applicant, and stated that the convent would form a barrier between the school and residential lots. Edgar N. Layton stated he had no objection to the convent, but preferred residential use. Perry D. Kelsey. 910 Holly Avenue, inquired about a lane east of the school. Father o'Keefe stated that the lane would be kept open at least for the present time. The Chairman announced that a decision would be rendered at a future meeting, probably at the next meeting. Pursuant to notioe given, a public hearing was held on the application of Martin J. and Frances E. Stately. 322 Huntington Place, for a zone variance to allow his property to be used for multiple dwelling purposes. Attorney WilbUD Garber filed protest petitions signed by owners of 21 parcels of property. It was stated by the City Attorney that Mr. Stately had previously pled guilty to violation of the zoning ordinance. The Chairman announced that a decision would be rendered at a future meeting, probably January 5, 1950. The matter of an equipment rental yard in Zone C-2 was discussed. Mr. Robertson stated that in his opinion, this would not be 1n keeping with the overall plan, and would probably meet with more favor if by zone varianoe. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Stoner and oarried that the request as submitted be denied. The request of Wm. W. Mays to build on and sell two lots less than 75 feet at the north end of Woodruff Lane was discussed. It was the opinion of the Commission that the development of the area in general and the two lots in question were not well planned. Motion by Mr. Robertson that the application be recommended for denial. Said motion was seconded by Mr~ Stoner and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Anderson, Davis, Knutson, Robertson, Smith and Stoner. NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Pippin. Communication from S. Earl Austin, 602 Naomi Avenue, requested permission to divide his lot on which he had previously been granted permission to build an additional house. Motion by Mr. Davis, seoonded by Mr. Anderson and carried that the request be recommended for approval. The matter of annexation of the territory bounded by Duarte Road, Lemon Avenue, Baldwin Avenue and Sunset Boulevard was considered. Motion by Mr. Smith that the City look favorably towards such an annexation, should the residents of the territory see fit to prooeed. 1. G ". ,. ~ " . . Said motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by the Pollowing vote: AYES: Mr. Anderson, Knutson, Robertson, Smith and Stoner. NOES: None . NOT VOTING: Mr. Davis ABSENT: Mr. Pippin. Communication from Mr. A. H. Adams, Chainnan of the County Street Naming Committee, suggested that the Commission meet with the Temple City Ohamber of Commerce with a view of choosing a non-duplicated name for Sunset Boulevard. The Secretary was instructed to notify the Ohamber of Commerce of the Commission meeting dates, and send a copy of the letter to Mr. Adams. Application for Zone Variance by the Hygiene Products Company on property lQcated at 49 N. Third Avenue was set for hearing on December 15th, 1949. Revised tentative map of Tract No. 14552, located on Sierra Madre Blvd. west of Santa Anita Avenue was presented. Motion by Mr. RObertson, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried that the revised map be recommended for approval . Tentative map of Tract No. 14795, located at the northwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard was considered. Letters of protest were read from Robert L. Pitzer and James I. Bailiff. Paul Burkholder, agent, and Mr. Northrup of Tuttle Engineering Co. spoke in favor of the tract. Motion by Mr. Smith that the tract be recommended for approval. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Stoner and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Davis, Robertson, Smith and Stoner. NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mr. Anderson and Knutson. ABSENT: Mr. Pippin. Tentative map of Tract No. 14665, located on Fourth Avenue north of Longden Avenue was considered. Mr. Turner, Mr. Northrup and Mr. Lynan spoke in favor of the tract. Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried that the matter be held for more time to study. Mr. Smith, Mr. Knutson and Mr. Anderson were appointed as a committee to meet with Mr. Turner. the owner, and discuss the tract. Tentative map of an unn=bered tract on Seventh Avenue north of Longden Avenue was submitted, along with a letter from G. L. Robbins and a petition signed by 13 property owners. Motion by Mr. Robertson that the matter be held for study. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Knutson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Anderson, Davis, Knutson, Robertson and Smith. NOES: None NOT VOTING: Mr. Stoner. ABSENT: Mr. Pippin. The application of Glenn Dysart for a Change of zone on property at 660 W. Duarte Road was considered. Mr. Anderson asked that the southerly )0 feet of the property be dedicated as an alley. Motion by Mr. Stoner, that a Resolution be drawn recommending the granting of the rezoning. and that the City accept a dedication from Mr. Dysart for 20 feet for an alley. Mr. Dysart to agree to join in an assessment district for the improvement of the alley when right of way is secured from other owners. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Anderson, Davis, Knutson, Rooertson, Smith and Stoner. NOES: None ABSEIiT: Mr. Pippin 2. , ,. .. . . Mr. Dysart agreed that if 30 feet were secured for other owners, he would also give 30 feet. Resolution No. 15, recommending the denial of the application for zone variance by Norman O. Lund and J. Errett Wilkinson was read. Motion by Mr. Robertson that said Resolution be adopted. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Smith and carried by the following vote: " AYES: Mr. Anderson, Davis, Knutson, Robertson, Smith and Stoner. NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Pippin. Tentative map of Tract No. 14718, located on Live Oak Avenue east of Tenth Avenue in County territory was submitted. Motion by Mr. Anderson, seoonded by Mr. Smith and carried that approval be recommended. Notice of a zone hearing before the Regional Planning Commission on a proposed change of zone on the north side of Live Oak Avenue between Tenth Avenue and Foss Avenue was received. Mr. Anderson stated that he would try to attend the hearing. Motion by Mr. Anderson that the Planning Commission initiate the necessary proceedings for the reclassification of lot 72, Tract No. 7820, located on Forest Avenue, from Zone R-l to Zone PR-2 to permit the off- street parking of automobiles for the use of the ohurch to be constructed on the property adjacent on the east, under authority of Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinanoe. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Knutson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Anderson, Davis, Knutson, Robertson, Smith and stoner. NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Pippin. Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried that the meeting adjourn. It was agreed to meet informally at 6:30 P. M. on December 15th, next regular meeting. .~.~ onnnission 3.