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Council Chamber, City Hall
Arcadia, California
August 9, 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
Pratt preSiding.
PRESENT: COllUiussioners Acker, Balser, Daly, Pratt, Sorenson and
Vachon
ABSENT: Commissioner Robertson
OTHERS PRESENT: Forbes, Mansur, Nicklin,. McGlasson and Talley.
The minutes of the meeting of July 26 were approved as written
and mailed.
. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 199, recommending the
further defining of private greenhouses and increasing the allowable
area of greenhouses and lath houses~ which was discussed by the Com-
mission. Motion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Vachon 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.
199 be adopted.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 200, instituting pro-
ceedings for the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance by adding thereto
Section 8.01 creating a limited commercial office zone, and Section
10.1 creating a new light manufacturing zone and setting a date for a
hearing. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried,
that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by
Mr. Sorenson,. seconded by Mr. Daly and carried, that Resolution No.
20.0 be adopted.
Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the appli-
cation of James F. Murray for a zone variance to allow the property
at ~7l0 South Baldwin Avenue to be used for all the uses allowed in
ZonesC-O and C-l and l1m1ted uses from Zone C-2, including a miniature
golf course. The applicant was represented by Henry Shatford. Attor-
ney. who presented a map and petition showing surrounding property
owners who favored the variance. He stated that the property was
being acquired by Mr. Stogsdill, as well as the property adjacent to
the south, and that it was proposed to use the rear end of this prop-
erty with property on Las Tunas Drive owned by Mr. Stogsdill.
Mr. Shatford presented an architect's drawing shOWing the devel-
opment of the combined properties indicating a commercial building to
be erected on the easterly side of the Las Tunas property with park-
ing in the rear of the building, and the westerly portion of the prop-
erty being used for a miniature golf course. Mr. Shatford stated
that he realized the uses requested in the petition were not now
aPPlicable because of changes in Zone C-2 and stated that the uses
allowed in Zone C-l would be agreeable to his client. No protests
were registered and no other person desired to be heard. The Chairman
declared that the hearing would be continued until the next meeting
and requested that the Planning Consultant and the City Engineer sub-
mit their recommendations.
A communication from Shatford and Shatford, Attorneys~ requested
that the Planning Commission determine the proper zoning for a minia-
ture golf course. The Chairman referred the matter to the Planning
Coneultant for a recommendation to be made at the next meeting and
instructed the Secretary to furnish a copy of the request to the Plan-
ning Consultant.
The City Attorney requested that Mr. Shatford present an affi-
davit showing that the property of Mr. Stogsdill located on Las Tunas
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Drive, on which a variance was granted by Resolution No. 2550, had
been used for purposes allowed by the variance. Mr. Shatford agreed
that such an affidavit would be furnished.
At this time the City Attorneyrequ~sted to be excused from the
meeting in order to attend a meeting of the City Council.
Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the matter
of allocating costs in connection with property owned py Mr. and Mrs.
W. K. Smith, 1105 South Mayflower Avenue, adjacent to but not a part
of Tract No. 21714. Mr. Alfred Allen, Subdivider, had previously pre-
sented to the City Engineer itemized costs in connection with the
tract and his request that $2364.39 be the amo'UIlt allocated to be
paid by the Smith property if and when access to the street was
desired. It was proposed that a one-foot strip around the Smith prop-
erty be deeded in trust to a title company and that'the amount of
$2364.39 be required to be paid to'the title company bei'oreaccess to
the street would ,be allowed. ,
The City Engineer presented his analysis of the costs submitted
and recommended that the amount be reduced to $2107.37. The matter
of a gas lateral to the Smith property was discussed and the Engineer
recommended that the amount of $49.00 to cover the necessary deposit
for the lateral be added to the above figure of $2107.37 unless such
deposit was made by Mr. Smith. A communication f'rom W. K. Sm1thpro-
tested the amount requested by Mr. Allen and stated that he felt the
costs should be split on a lot basis rather than a front footage
basis.
Mr. W. A. Treadwell, Civil EIl$lneer practising aj:; 30 Santa Clara
Street, represented Mr. and Mrs. Sm.1th and pointed out their reasons
for requesting that the costs be allocated on a lot basis. He stated
that Mr. Smith1s property was 114 feet wide and therefore could not be
divided into more than one lot. He also stated that in his opinion the
value of land acquired for access to the subdivision should have been
figured at l6t cents per square foot instead of 20 cents per square
foot. Mr. Allen stated that he would be agreeable to the 16i-cent
figure.
It was pointed out by Mr. Forbes that due to the method of arriv-
ing at the value of the land this would probably mean an' increase in
the amount to be allocated rather than a decrease. Mr. Balser stated
that all other cases of allocation of costs had been based on a front
footage rather than a lot basis. Mr. Forbes was requested to check
his calculations on the basis of l6i cents per square foot and deter-
mine whether or not it would reduce the amoubt to be allocated to the
Smith property. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Sorenson and
carried, that the recOmmendation of the City Engineer that $2107.37 be
allocated to the Smith property as its just proportion of costs in the
subdivision be approved, subject to the recheck of the Engineer's
calculations and if such recheck resulted in a lower figure then such
lower figure be approved. Also, that unless the deposit of $49.00 be
made with the gas company by Mr. Smith, that this amount be added to
the Engineer's recornmendedamount.
Final map of Tract No. 21714, located east of Tenth Avenue and
north of EI Sur Avenue, was considered. A report from the Planning
Staff Committee was read. Mr. Allen, Subdivider, stated that he felt
that the establishment of building setback lines on Lots 5, 6. I and
17 was not necessary because the matter was adequately covered by the
Zoning Ordinance. The matter of 10 f'eet additional depth on .Lot 28
shown on the approved tentative map was discussed. Mr. Allen stated
that the property f'rom which the 10 feet was to be taken was in escrow
but not now owned by him and could not legally be included in the
tract but that in the sale of the El Sur property 10 feet would be
reserved and sold to the buyer of Lot 28. Motion by Mr. Balser,
seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried. that final map of Tract No. 21714
be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions:
'1. That a survey be made. to show the location of all buildings
within ten f'eet of outer boundary of the subdivisionj
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2. That a one-foot strip around the parcel between Lots 20 and
21 be deeded in trust t~ a title company;
3. That all improvements be made to meet the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance;
4. That payment of fees and deposits be made as follows:
34 lots @ $25.00 each $850.00
90 trees @ $5.00 each 450.00
6 street name signs at $25.00 each 150.00
Street lights as per plan to be submitted by the Edison
Company .
The final map of Tract No. 18241. located on Encino Avenue. was
considered. A report from the Planning S,taff Committee was read. It
was pointed out that the tentative map of this tract had been approved
by the City Council over the recommendation of the Commission for
denial because lot widths on the east side of the street did not meet
subdivision requirements. Motion by Mr. Balser. seconded by Mr.
Vachon and carried. that final map of Tract No. 18241 be recommended
for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Dedication in fee to the City of a one-foot strip at the
south end of Encino Avenue to control future extension;
2. Dedication of a i2-foot wide easement across Lot 13 for
drainage and sewer;
3. That a 12-foot strip east of Lot 13 should not be a part of
the trac,t or should be given a, lot number;
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__~ 4. That a survey be furnished to show the location of all build-
ings within 10 feet of the outer bOundaries of the tract;
5. That all improvements be made to m.eet the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance;
6. That payment of fees and deposits be made as follows:
24 lots @ $25.00 each
42 trees @ $5.00 each
Street lights as per plan to be
$600.00
210.00
submitted by the Edison
Company;
7. That the City should accept the future street offered in
Tract No. 1-37es along Encino Drive.
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Mr. Pratt requested that the letter of recommendation to the City
Council include the statement that this final approval had been given
reluctantly because the Commission's previous recommendation for dis-
approval had been revers~d by the City Council.
, The final map of Tract No. l74~5. located north of Elkins Avenue
was considered. A report from the Planning Staff Committee was read.
A communication from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
stated that access to the proposed recreational area could not be
given through their property and should be secured through this tract
over a 30-foot easement northerly from Oaks Place. The matter of
paving the easement was discussed. Mr. Forbes stated that prior to
presenting this tract to the City Council for its approval. an effort
~ould be made to obtain a statement from the Recreation Commission as
to whether or not the area was planned for recreational purposes.
'.T'he Commission agreed that in their opinion. the easement should be
raved to eliminate dust from the adjoining lots but felt that it was
probably not a proper charge against the Subdivider.
Mr. Edward D. Neuhoff. Attorney for Camden Wilshire Company.
stated that in his opinion the Subdivider had fulfilled all legal and
moral requirements by dedicating an easement for access and objected
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to expenditure of funds for paving t.he easement. Motion by Mr. Balser#
seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried# t;hat final map of Tract No. 17485
be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions except
that the paving of the easement not be included as a cost to the Sub-
divider:
1. That dedication be made of an easement for street purposes
to the City over the 30-foot strip at the north end of Oaks Place# the
improvement of this strip to be subject to future use by the Recrea
tlon Department and Flood Control District. It appears that there
might be occasional use of this strip by the Flood Control District.
It would be very desirable for them to develop their own access on
their own property.
2. That dedication be made of the easterly extension of Elkins )
Avenue and the triangular parcel to the south for use as a future /
streetj
3. That all improvements be made to meet the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
4. That payment of fees and deposits be made a~ follows:
13 lots @ $25.00 each $325.00
28 trees @ $5.00 each 140.00
2 street name signs @ $25.00 each 50.00
Street lights as per plan to be submitted by the Edison
Company.
Tentative map of Tract No. 21919# located on Highland Oaks Drive
was considered. A report from the Planning Staff Committee was read,
recommending disapproval of the trac!; as submitted and requesting that
more information be supplied by the Subdivider. Mr. Egil Hopen#
Engineer, requested that inf'ormal approval of the general stre~t .lay-
out be indicated so that he would be justified in the preparation of
a grading plan. The Commission stated that generally the street lay-
out seemed to be satisfactory. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr.
Acker and carried, that tentative map of Tract No. 21919 as submitted
be recommended for disapproval without, prejudice and that the Sub-
divider be requested to furnish additional information as outlined
in the Planning Staff Committee report.
Tentative map of Tract No. 22127. located in county territory on
Olive Street near Cloverly Avenue was submitted by the Regional Plan-
ning Commission for recommendation. Motion by Mr. Balser# seconded by
Mr. Vachon and carried. that the above tract be recommended for dis-
approval on account of being far below Arcadia1s minilmum requirements.
The Planning Consultant submitted rough drafts of proposed Zone
LC-Q and Zone CM as contemplated QY Resolution No. 200. The Chairman
instructed that copies be made and furnished to each Commissioner.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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L. M. TALIEY
Secretary
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