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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 27, 1956 . . . . . , SUBJECT: I . , \ The City Planning Commission met in regular meeting. PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Balser, DalY., Sorenson and Vachon ABSENT: Commissioners Pratt and .Robertson OTHERS PRESENT: Camphouse, Carozza" Y.ansur, Nicklin, Rice, !lcGlasson and Talley. . In the absence of the chairman and vice-chaiman, the secretary called the meeting to order and requested a nomination for chairman pro tam. Motion by Mr. Mr. Vachon, seconded by ~fr. Acker and carried that Mr. Balser act as chairman pro tam. Mr. Balser then assumed the position of chairman pro tam. I The minutes of the meeting of March 13, 1956, were approved as written and mailed. . Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of Rancho Santa Anita, !nc., for a zone variance to allow the property at Colorado Place and l:!an Juan Drive to be used for an office type building for the purpose of transacting general office work for carrying on the business of the California Thoroughbred I!reeders Association, including the maintenance of a library for use of its members. Qommunications from The Westerner Hotel, W. T. Beckwith, realtor, and Edna A. Lundberg, realtor, each favored the granting of ths variance. Petition signed by 67 persons and reprssenting approximately 37 parcels of land, located primarily on ~anta Rosa Road protested the application on the ground that the use would not be qompatible with the character of the surrounding residential properties, and that the incrsase in traffic would reduce the security and safety from fire, panic and other ~uch dangers. Mr.F. Wesley Davies, manager of Rancho Santa Anita, submitted a revised r,endering of the proposed building, and stated that he did not think the requested ~se would depreciate adjoining properties. He called attention to existing uses on Colorado Place, and stated that a variance for a motel or some such use would probab- ly soon be requested for the property to the northwest of the subject property. He fltated that the property to the east would be developed with an apartment house, and 'Ghat north there existed a private street and an apartment, He stated that probably qot more than 12 or 15 cars would be parked on the premises at a'J13' time, and that the 'lee of the north portion of the subject property would depend on the development of the Arcadia Wash, am might be used for parking. Colonel Koester, general manager of the Association, stated that their ob.1ective was to assist breeders with their problems. That most contact was by mail, ':nd some by field representatives calling at the farms. He stated that the Associa- tion now had nine regular employees, and tilat the work at this location would be D'!Ostly administrative. He stated that this site would not be a place of congrega- tion; would be visited by few people except a directors meeting once each month, and that no social activities would be held there. Mr. Louis R. Rowan, president of the Association:, stated they now have offices on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Also that the library would be available to interested persons, but that it would consist of technical works and would not be of general interest. The application was verbally opposed by 141'. Richard Eric, 304 Santa Rosa Road, Mr. Mutschler, 231 santa Rosa Road, and Howard Cheney, 316 Santa Rosa Road. They ob.1ected to parking adjacent to Santa Rosa Road; the the rear of the building facing - 1 - 3-21-56 . . Santa Rosa Road) and to the kitchen shown' on the plan. Colonel Koester stated that the kitchen was for snacks and coffee only and that the building would have thesarne ;ppearance .fr'ont and back except for a poroh. No other person desired to be heard, and the chairman declared the hearing qlosed. He requested that reports be sublidtted by the Planning Consultant, the City liingineer and the Safety COI11IIlittee. i . Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of the $outhern California Edison Compan;vfor a zone variance to allow property on Second .l\venue north of St. Joseph Street to be used for the modernization and extension of ~ ~xisting electric distribution substation. Communication from Dave Schiffler tavored the application. Mr. Rishworth, 150 st. Joseph Street, inquired about qddi tional radio and television interference, and Hr. Paul Langlie, district manager Clf Edison Compazv, stated the equipment would be modern and that :there should be no :ipterference. He stated that the appearance of the site would be improved by placing s,ome of the wiring underground. , No other person desired to be heard and the chairman declared the hearing closed. He requested reports from the Planning Cons,ultant and the City Engineer. , The Conunission considered a decision on the application of Camden~ilshire Compan;v for a variance to allow a setback of 15 feet on property on Vista Avenue. Report from the Planning Consultant stated that probably lot 18 would offer the only hardship to conform to 25 foot setbacks but that the 15 foot setback requested would provide for deeper rear yards. Motion by Hr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried that the requested variance be recOllllllended for approval. The matter of the six months expiration time or a variance was discussed. The City Attorney ruled ~at this requested variance was actually a yard variance and could be expedited by l1and1ing as a modification. Motion by Hr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried t;hat the former motion be rescinded, and that the Commission, acting as the Modifi- c;ation Committee, grant the requested variance to allow a 15 foot front yard on lots I 13 to 22, inclusive, of Tract No. 18702, located on Vista Avenue. / Lot split No. 92, being the request of Robert R. Hopper to divide property at l214 South Eighth Avenue, was again considered. The request was to divide a 115 ~oot lot into two lots each 57.5 feet wide and with a depth of approximately 440 teet. Report from the Planning Consultant called attention to the approved street }.\!lan Imich shows a proposed nortl:1-south street through this property,' parallel with Santa Anita Wash. He stated that the division, if granted, would allOw three houses on each parcel; that this would probebly encourage other owners in the block to re- quest similar splits with the result that the development of the future street plan wpuld be impossible, and .recommended denial of the application. Motion by Mr. Soren- uon, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the request be recommended for denial ipr the reasons set out by the Planning Consultant. , Lot split No. 94, being the request of W1ll1am E. Parkins, 1140 West Orange ".rove Avenue, to divide property was considered. Report from the City Engineer CJal1ed attention to sewer access problems and existing deed restrictions governing ~he number of housea allowed. l~otion by Nr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Balser and ~arried that pe.rmission to divide the east 96 feet of the west 500 feet of the north ;;35.60 feet of lot 2, Tract No. 948, be recommended for approval, sub.iect to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be flied with the City Engineer; 2. That at the time of sale of this property, a sewer easement, approved by the City Engineer, be retained for the use of the westerly portion; 3. That a recreation fee of $25.00 be paid; 4. That existing deed restrictions be amended to permit this size lot and the erection of a dwelling. Lot split No. 95, being the request of M. H. Pingle, 1808 South Sixth Avenue, was referred to Mr. Sorenson.and Mr. Acker to investigate. Lot split ~lo. 96, being the request of James Keith, 501 Woodruff Avenue, was referred to ~rr. Balser and Mr. Daly. - 2 - 3-27..56 , . . , . ~ Request of the Flamingo Hotel, 130 West Huntington Drive, for a change of ~etback to allow a sign, 36 feet, 6 inches ihigh, to be placed at 4, feet from the center of Huntington Drive instead of the required 7, feet, was reported on by the ~ign committee. This permanent sign was to: replace the temporary sign being used <luring construction. Notion by Mr. Vachon, 1 seconded by Mr. Daly and carried that the ~quest be recommended for approval. Tentative map of Tract No. 22862, located at ,00 West Orange Grove Avenue, was qonsidered.Report from the City Engineer stated that the proposed street should tntersect Orange Grove at right angles, and provide a minimum of 1, feet between t~ right of way and the existing dwelling on lot 3. That a five foot planting easement ~ould be required along each side of the street and along the south side of Orange qrove Avenue. Curb and gutter should be constructed along Orange Grove Avenue. :Qrainage easeMent to be a minimum of ten feet wide. Sewer to intersect San Carlos at night angles. Show all buildings and improveMents adjacent to the proposed easeMent. !fr. Reeder, 1444 Oak1awn Road, req'lested that lot sizes and building restrictions qonform with others in the Oaks, and inquired about the maintenance of the easement. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by l1r. Balser and carried that the matter be referred tlack to the subdivider to furnish a new map showing the requirsd conditions. i Final map of Tract No. 21924, located on Rosemarie Drive, was considered. Tte- Ilort from the City Engineer stated that the final map conformed with the approved tentative map and that all construction had been completed. He set out the amount qf fees and deposits to be required. All such fees gad been paid. Motion by'. Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried that final map of Tract No. 21924 be recommended for approvai. , The matter of the application of Ross Himes for certain zone changes at Santa Allita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue was referred back by the City Council, along with a niap submitted by Mr. Moser, for further consideration. The map submitted proposed that Sandra Avenue be extended easterly to Santa Anita Avenue, with the property north of Sandra Avenue extension used as residential property. Mr. Himes stated that unless the north portion of the property could be used as a parking lot, the teases now under consideration would not be signed. He stated that the property would be developed, but without the additional parking, it would not be in accordance with present plans for large businesses. All of the Conunissionens present, except 111-. Balser, stated that they still felt that the previous recommendation would be for ~he best interest of the City and the vicinity. loIr. Balser stated he was still not in concurrence with the recommendation made to the City Council. The matter of en- forcing the maintenance of the recommended walls and planting areas was discussed. .It was suggested that the enforcement of the conditions could be best obtained if the parking lot were granted by variance instead of zone change. I Motion by Mr. Sorenson. 1::hat the substance of the prior recommendation of this COnunission, contained in Resolution No. 2ll, be reaffirmed; that for the purposes of enforcement, the portion recommended to be changed to Zone PR,...l be denied, and that the same property be given I( zone variance to aliow automobile parking; that the variance require the construc- ~ion and maintenance of the wall and landscaped strip provided for in condition ~umber 1 of Resolution No. 2ll, said planting to consist of trees and shrubs approved l:iy the City Engineer; and that the varianoe further require that no access to the southerly extension of Sandra Avenue be allowed from any port.ion of the parking lot on the Himes property. Said Motion was seconded by Mr. Daly and carried by the tollOWingvote: t AYES: Commissioners ACker, Daly, Sorenson and Vachon NOES: Commissioner Balser ABSENT: Conunissioners Robertson and. Pratt. -"0/ Notice from the Regional Planning Coimnission of a proposed change of zone from Zone RA (Residential Agricultura) to Zone R-3 (Limited Multiple ReSidence) on the south side of Duarte Road between Golden lvest Avenue and Baldwin Avenue was ordered filed. The Planning Consultant submitted three reports with suggested amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning zoning upon annexation, extension of variances, and off street parking area approval. The chairman requested that copies be sent to each Conunissioner. - 3 - 3-27-56 . . . . . . The City Attorney submitted and read the title of Resolution No" 214 instituting proceedings for the amendment of the zoning ordinance by adding a new section 12.1 qemg an Architectural Design Zone. Motion by Mr. raJ.y, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried that the reading of the entire body of the resolution be waived. Motion by }jr. Sorenson, seCOnded by "'.r. Daly and carried that Resolution No. 214 be adopted. , There being no rurtbez-business the Meeting ad.10urned. ". . ,,,.-. ! J /!. /1 (V, . I ( .&,Y_ Uf( L. 14. TALLEY Secretary , '~f' , -4- 3-27-56