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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 6, 1950 .' " , . .. Council Chamber, City Hall, Arcadia, Calit. July 6, 1950, 8:00 o'clock P.M. i The Planning Commission met in regular meeting with Chairman Anderson p~esiding. PRESENT: Mr. Andersonr Berky, Knutsonr Robertson, Sorenson, Weikertr Klomp, Nicklin and Martinek ABSENT: Mr. Talley Mr. James A.. Nioklin was int roduced as City Attorney represent- ing the fi1'Dl of Burke, Marshall &: Burke. Mr. W. P. Sorenson was introduced as the new member of the City Planning Commission. The minutes of the meetings of June 15 and June 19, 1950, were ordered approved as, written and mailed. Pursuant to notioe given, a public hearing was held on the application of R. J. Lockmiller requesting a zoning variance at 222 E. Huntington Drive for a hand auto 1aundry. No protests were registered. The applioant was not present. The matter was held for consideration at a later time. Later, during the meeting, Mr. Carr, the le asee, appeared and explained the type of work to be done. No mechanical equipment such as fans or blowers were to be used. The Chairman again called for any oomment from the audienoe. No protests were registered. Resolution No. 29 was introduced, reoommending that the varianoe be granted for a period of three years and the laundry to operate between the hours of 8:00 o'clook A.M. and 7:00 o'clock P.M. Motion by Mr. Rob- ertson, seconded by Mr. Knutson and unanimously carried by Roll Call vote that Resolution No. 29 be adopted. The applioation of Anna Mae Roush for an addition to present building for photo p,rinting and publishing business at 530 N. First Avenue, Areadia, was denied. The motion for denial was made by Mr. Rob- ertson, seconded by Mr. Berky and carried. Mr. Roush was in the aud- ience and tltated before the Commission the the primary purpose of the new addition was for office space; that possibly if he were pressed, he might add a stitcher. Request of Thomas J. Whits, 440 W. Lemon Avenue, to ohange the division of a lot from two equal lots to one 70 feet by 384 feet and the other 61.41 feet by 384 feet, was oonsidered. Motion by Mr.Weickert, seconded by Mr. Robertson and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Request of Ellen M,Morgan to divide a lot on Live Oak between Baldwin Avenue and Bradford. Avenue was denied. Reason - surrounding lots all have larger frontages than these lots would have. Motion made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Sorenson and carried. Application of C. D. Cushman to s~lit a lot at 630 W. Lemon Avenue, Arcadia. into two lots, one 105 feet frontage. the other 701 feet frontage, was considered. Investigation was made by Mr. Anderson" Weick- ert and So~enson. Mr. Cushman explained to the Commission his reasons for these frontages were that he wanted the water line on his :a rger lot and more space between p~operty line and existing house. Motio~was made by Mr. Robertson that application be granted and seconded by,: Mr. Weickert. Carried with the exception of Mr. Knutson, who voted INo." and Mr. Anderson who did not vote. Final map of Tract No. 16947, located at the north end of Green- field Avenue was oonsidered. The following ,changes were recommended: ..].. . . 1. The removal of the existing cul-de-sac at the present north end of Greenfield Avenue and the reconstruction of all the improvements i~ that portion of the street. 2. That the cul-de-sac at the north end of the proposed new street be extended to within two feet of the north line of the tract, and that the "Future Street'" clause apply to the two foot strip. Tentative map of Tract No. 15709, partly in Sierra Madre and partly in Arcadia, was discussed. Mr. Hopen and Mr. Cornynexplained to the Commission the proposed new boundary line between Arcadia and Sierra Madre running a~ong the east side of Tract No. 15709, as shown on the map,. This new boundary line meets with the approval of the City of Sierra Madre. Motion that the map"be approved by the Planning Com- missioIll was _de by Mr. Knutson, and seconded by Mr.Weickert and carried. Mr. Robertson then made a motion that the City Council be notified and if same meets with their approval to start proceedings to change said boundary lines. MotioIll seconded by Mr.Berky and carried. Applioation of A. S. Lauchlan for division of his lot at 1737 So. Tenth Avenue, Arcadia, was referred to Mr. Sorenson and Knutson for investigation. Application of Mrs. Elizabeth R. McDonald for lot split at Fair- view and La Cadena Avenue was referred to Mr. Sorenson and Berky for investigation. Application of R. C. Ellis for change or zone at Colorado and I,Lorena was set for public hearing on Au81st 3 and 17, 1950. -- Motion by Mr. Berky, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried that the meeting adjourn. \~~~ . F. Martinek, Acting Secretary -2-