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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 14, 1955 . . Council Chamber, City Hall Arcadia, California June .14, 1955, 8:00 p.m. TO: ALL CITY COUNCILMEN AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The City Planning Commission met in regular meeting, with Chairman Balser presiding. . PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Balser, Pratt, Robertson, Sorenson and Vachon ABSENT: Commissione.r Daly OTHERS PRESENT : Hulse, Mansur, Nicklin, McGlasson and Talley The minutes of the meet~ng of May 24 were approved as written and mailed. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the ap- plication of Lorraine M. and Robert H. Stettler for a zone variance to allow the construction and maintenance of a two-unit residential structure on a portion of Lot 5, Tract No. 13487, located at 241 Oakhurst Lane. ~~. Stettler addressed the Commission briefly stat- ing that the use requested was less than that allowed by Ordinance No. 636 in the same vicinity and Ordinance No. 652 on the same property. Six owners of surrounding property had signed consent to the granting of the variance. No other persqn d~sired to be heard. The Chairman declared the hearing closed and requested the Commissioners to view the property and also requested reports to be submitted from the Planning Consultant and City Engineer so that a decision could be reached at the next meeting. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the ap- plication of Albert L. Daniels. for a zone variance to allow Lots 23 and 24, Block 75, Santa Anita Tract, located at 35 Indiana Street to be used for the preparation of food products. Mr. Daniels brief- ly addressed the Commission stating that the building was not suita- ble for ordinary commercial uses but had been approved by the County Health Department for the requested use. Mr. George J. Smith, 1440 Cabrillo Road, proposed lessee, ad- dressed the Commission and briefly described the operation of his company. He also stated that the bUilding had been approved by the County Health Department and that the only requirements were paint- ing and ventilation of the toilets. He stated that there were no obnoxious odors from any of the proposed operations. The Planning Consultant reported that the building had been used for manufactur- ing purposes in the past and that he saw no objection to the pro- posed use at this particular location. Mr. Pratt inquired as to parking area for employees and it was pointed out that ample park- ing is prOVided on the property. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to recommend the granting of the application. The Commission considered a decision on the proposed rezoning of Live Oak Avenue between Santa Anita Avenue and Sixth Avenue as contemplated by Resolution No. 186. A communication from the City Engineer recommended that if the property were zoned for commer- cial uses and it were at all possible alleys should be opened at the rear of the property. A report by the Planning Consultant reviewed the present uses on the property and across the street in county territory and called attention to zone changes which had previously been made at the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue .and Live Oak Avenue and at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. - 1 - 6/14/55 . . He also called attention to the large amount of property in the vicinity now zoned for commercial uses which was still vacant. He pointed out that regardless of the apparent lack of need for additional commercial property that at least some of the corners were probablyent1tl~d to commercial zoning to be in conformance with other zoning which had already been granted. He recommended that certain corners at Santa Anita Avenue, Second Avenue, and Sixth Avenue be recommended for change of zone to Zone C-l and that most of the balance of the property under consideration be recom- mended for a cllange to Zone C-O, more particularly described in detail as follows: 1. Lots 6 and 7, Tract No. 11438, at the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, on which a variance has been granted f9r certai~ commercial us.es, to the C-l zone. 2. Lot 55, Tract No. 13217~ at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, which was rezoned to C-l by Ordinance No. 911, adopted April 19, 1955, to remain in the C-l Zone. 3. The easterly 212 feet of Lot 5. Tract No. 12670. at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, to the C-l Zone. 4. Lot 6, Tract No. 11382, at the northwe~t corner of Sixth Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, to the C-l Zone. 5. Lots 1 and 2, Tract No. 13217. at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, to remain in the R-3 Zone, pur- suant to the request of the church. 6. Lots 8 and 9, Tract No. 11438. at the northwest corner of Louise Avenue. Lots 19 and 20, Tract No. 11438, at the northeast corner of Louise Avenue. The southerly 200 feet of part of Lot 65. Arcadia Acreage Tract. Lots 2 and 3. Tract No. 12915. at the north- west corner of Greenfield. Part of Lot 99. Arcadia Acreage Tract, at the northeast corner of Greenfield. Lots 1 and 43. Tract No. 12915. Lots 4 and 5, Tract No. 12670. except the easterly 212 feet of Lot 5. Lots 53 and 54, Tract No. 13217. at the northeast corner of Third Avenue. Lots 32 and 33. Tract No. 13217, at the northwest corner of Fourth Avenue. Lots 30 and 31. Tract No. 13217. at the northeast corner of Fourth Avenue,. The southerly 200 feet of Lots I, 2, 3 and 4, Tract No. 11382. Lot 5. Trac.t No. 11382. The south- erly 200 feet of Part of Lot 1096 Arcadia Acreage Tract. All to be rezoned to the C-O Protessional ffice Zone. He stated that it would be an advantage to the area if alleys could be secured in the rear .of the properties but that it would be difficult to accomplish on account of irregular lot lines. He recommended that before the zoning is adopted a l2-foot widening of Second Avenue should be required from Lots 4 and 5. Tract No. 12670 at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. Also that all property placed in the C-l Zone shOUld also be placed in No. 1 fire zone and that all property placed in 0-0 Zone should be placed in No. 2 fire zone. He recommended that consideration be given to existing residential setback lines. It was the consensus of opinion of the Commission that there was not sufficient need for commercial property in the area to warrant a general rezoning to Zone C-l and that the C-O Zone would restore to the property the professional uses previously enjoyed under Zone R-3 including Borne addi.tional uses. They all agreed that alleys would be highly desirable but on account of the irregular lot lines felt that it would be very difficult to open such alleys. Motion by Mr. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Sorenson and unanimously carried by roll call vote, that the City Attorney be .instructed to draw a re.solut10n recommending a change of zone on the north side of Live Oak Avenue between Santa Anita Avenue and Sixth Avenue as recommended by the Planning Consultant and that the City Council be informed that this Commission would. submit a later recommendation concerning fire zoning and building setback lines. - 2 - 6/14/55 . . ~ j The Commission considered a decision on the proposed amendment of Sections 4 and 5 of the Zoning Ordinance relating particularly to signs in residential districts as contemplated by Resolution No. 187. A report from the Planning Consultant was read recommending that the ordinance be amended as follows: Amend Paragraph 3 of Subsection A of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 760 (R-O Zone) to read as follows: 3. The following unlighted signs located not nearer than ten (10) feet to adjoining premises nor nearer than five (5) feet to a street line. a. One (1) sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the name of the occupant. b. One (1) sign of not to exceed four (4) square feet in area advertisil1$ produc.ts raised on the premises. c. One (I) sign of not to exceed four (4) square feet in area advertising the premises for sale, lease or rent. d. Temporary signs of not to exceed four (4) square feet in area .giving the names of the contractors, engineers and architects during the construction period. e. Two (2) temporary signs of not to exceed. thirty-two (32) square feet in area each, advertising the property for sale, erected and maintained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign ls being conducted for such subdivi- slon, but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. No other advertising signSr structures or devices of any character shall be permitted in any 'R-O" First One Family Zone. Amend Subsection A-I of Section 5 (R-l Zone) of Ordinance No. 760 to read as follows: l. Any use permitted in the "R_O" First One Family Zone; one family dwellings of a permanent character placed in permanent loca- tions; private garages; carports. Considerable discussion was held as to the effect of such an amendment on existing signs. The present regulations in the zoning ordinance for the removal of non-conforming buildings wa~ discussed. It was the opinion of the Commission that the removal of .non- conforming signs should not be under the same regulation as non- conforming buildings and that a limit of six months time for the removal would be ample. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw the neces- sary resolution to recommend the amendment of Sections 4 and 5 of the zoning ordinance as recommended by the Planning Consultant and that a limit of six months time be set for the abatement of non- conforming ~igns. The request of Pat Carmical, 6j!4 We_st Norman Avenue, to divide property was reported on by Mr. Sorenson and Mr. Balser. This re- quest was to divide two lots having a frontage of 65 feet and 66.41 feet. It was pointed out that such a division conforms with other divisions previously granted in the area and meets all area'~quire- ments. The location of a future street on the west portion of this property was discussed. The Secretary reported that Mr. Erickson, proposed subdivider, had stated that he proposed to locate the street on the Armstrong property immediately west of the subject property. Motion by Mr. Sorenson, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried, that permission to divide the East 66.41 feet of the north 214.33 feet of Lot 35, Tract No. 4869, be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a sewer lateral be provided for the westerly parcel; 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid. The request of Karl W"-- Hart, ~ Eas.t Camino Real, to divide property on Fifth Avenue was reported upon by Mr. Acker and Mr. fIa' 4'1 - 3 - 6/14/55 . . 5\ Vachon. The proposed division consisted of two lots each 92.5 feet wide and 81.5 feet deep which conformed to a division approved November 9, 1954, on the same property. Motion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried, that permission to divide the South 92.5 feet of the north 185 feet of the west 81.5 feet of the east 92 feet of Lot 43, and the South 92.5 feet of the north 211.5 feet of the west 81.5 feet of the east 92 feet of Lot 43, Tract No. 808 be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That recreation fee of $25.00 each be paid for the two new parcels created. The request of Mrs. ElviraL. _O~rn, 402-1{@s_t_kmon Avenue, to divide property was reported-on by Mr. Sorenson and Mr. Balser. On February 17, 1949, permission was granted to divide 50 feet by 150 feet off the west portion of this lot but the property never was actually divided. The present request proposed dividing 43.41 feet by 129.33 feet, having ~ area of 5614 square feet, off the west side of the property and 60 feet by 131.41 feet off the south por- tion facing Holly Avenue. Because of the small size of the lots and the fact that a frame garage would be located on the new lot lines motion was made by Mr. Sorenson, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried, that the request for division as submitted be recommended for denial. Revised tentative map of Tract No. 20642, located south of Foot- hill Boulevard and east of San Carlos Road was considered. The Secretary reported that a meeting of the subdivider, the subdivider's engineer, Mr. Bone, property owner to the east, the Planning Con- sultant, the City Engineer and the Secretary in an attempt to work out a street along the Santa Pe Railroad track to provide general traffic circulation in the area had been unsuccessful. Also that Mr. Bone as of this date had stated he would not give any property for street purposes. A communication from the Division of Highways recommended that every effort be made to prOVide access to the tract other than from a new street intersecting Foothill Boulevard. Mr. Robertson stated that in his opinion a prior map showing access from San Carlos Road was more desirable but that such map had been disapproved by the City Council. The property of Mr. Asder to the west was discussed and it was agreed that such property would have aocess through future street dedioations. Motion by Mr. Robert- son, second~d by Mr. Pratt and unanimously carried by roll oall vote, that revised tentative map of Traot No. 20642 be reoommended for ap- proval subject to all fees and improvements required by the Subdi- vision Ordinanoe. s')..- A oommunication from the Union Oil Company of California re- quested the removal of residential setbaoks on portions of Lots 6 and 7, Traot No. 11438, located at the northeast oorner of Live Oak Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue. The City Attorney called attention to the fact that Resolution No. 2321 granting the variance for com- meroial uses on this property was adopted on December 16, 1952, and that under the provision.s of Section 16 of Ordinance NO.7. 60, as(6mo. amended by Ordinance No. 878, such varianoe became null and voiq!atter i~sadoption because of not having been used. Motion by Mr. Robert- son, seconded by Mr. Sorenson and carried, that the Secretary be instructed to inform the applicant of the expiration of the variance and also that subject property is now under consideration for change of zone and a ohange of setback line. The request of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for per- mission to do incidental tire recapping in a proposed retail tire and accessory store to be located at 55-57 East Huntington Drive was discussed. Ordinance No. 160 now provides that tire reoapping be done in Zone M-l. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and oarried, that the request for recapping in Zone C-2 be recom- mended for denial beoause of the faot that it is now provided for in Zone M-l. - 4 - 6/14/55 . . A communication from Filante Realty Associates requested that property located at 412 East Huntington Drive and presently zoned C-2 and R-3 be allowed to be used as an ambulatory rest home for men and women. The Chairman requested that Mr. Sorenson and Mr. Acker view the property and repor.t back to the Commission. The petition of Harry C. Robinson and others for annexation of certain territory on the west side of Baldwin Avenue from Camino Real to a point south of Norman Avenue was considered. A communi- cation from O'Melveny and Myers stated that the applicants desired that the property be zoned C-2 if and when annexed. Mr. Robinson stated that it was his opinion that Carolyn E. Bernard, owner of property at the southwest corner of Camino Real and Baldwin desired C-2 zoning and that the other property ownerS would be pleased with C-l zoning on the Baldwin Avenue frontage and R-3 zoning on the excessive depth lots. ~1e Chairman requested Mr. Acker and Mr. Vachon to view the property and study the area with particular at- tention to the suggested C-l or C-2 zoning and that t~report back at the next meeting. A communication from Arthur J. Will, Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Los Angeles, enclosed copies of a map showing the proposed location of a riding and hiking trail in the Santa Anita Wash north of Foothill Boulevard. A letter from the City Engineer stated that the county had been requested to relocate the trail to follow the east bank of the wash north of Foothill Boulevard in order to avoid the more fully developed property which had been complied with on the attached maps. The Planning Con- sultant stated that he had previously recommended that the trail follow the east bank of Santa Anita Wash in its entirety. The Chairman referred the matter to the Planning Consultant to investi- gate and report on the present statue of the trail throughout the City. Tentative map of Tract No. 21833, located on WecJ.gewood Street west of Golden West Avenue in county territory was submitted by the Regional Planning Commission for recommendation. The map proposed lots apProximately 54 feet wide and 155 feet deep. Motion by Mr. Sorenson, seconded by Mr. Robertson and carried, that tentative map of Tract No. 21833 be recommended for disapproval as not complying with Arcadia minimum standards. First revised tentative map of Tract No. 18241. located on Encino Avenue south of Duarte Road, was submitted and referred to the Subdivision Committee for report. Mr. Alfred Allen addressed the Commission and stated that a problem had arisen in connection with proposed Tract No. 21714. located north of El SUI' Avenue. One property owner thus far failed to Join in the tract which would require a street width of 35 feet and a pavement width of 23 feet for a length of 114 feet. It was suggested that the tract be handled as two final maps temporarily eliminating the center section. Mr. Robertson stated that per- sonally he could not recommend the approval of such a street width. No further action was taken by the Commission. The Planning Consultant submitted a verbal report on the possi- bility of a future street located between Camino Real and Norman Avenue and west of Holly Avenue which report had been requested by the Modification Committee. He stated that in his opinion it would be impractical to plan a street in this location on account of the location of present buildings and lack of access to an established street. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 192, recommending the denial of the application of Irline V. Davison for a zone variance to permit the property at 812 West Huntington Boulevard to be used for a professional office building. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried, that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Sorenson, seconded - 5 - 6/14/55 . . . . I ( \ \ 9Y Mr. Pratt and carried that the' reading of the body of Resolution No. 192 be waived. Motion by Mr. Sorenson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that Resolution No. 192 be adopted. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 193, recommending the classification of booklet assembling and b1.nding as a use per- missible in Zone C-2 and the business of pickle processing as a use permissible in Zone M-l. Motion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Sorenson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried, that Resolution No. 193 be adopted. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 194 recommending the reclassification of real property on the north side of Live Oak Avenue between Santa Anita Avenue and Sixth Avenue to Zones C-O and C-l. The contents of the resolution were thoroughly discussed and considered. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried, that the reading of the body of the ~esolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconde.ci by Mr. Sorenson and carried, that Resolution No. 194 be adopted. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. '-/.J '~ J... -~. v J]~Jb~t' L. M. TALLEY /{ SecretaryU LMT:acb - 6 - 6/14/55