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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 24, 1956 . . Council Chamber, City Hall, Arcadia, California, July 24, 1956, 6100 P. M. TOI ALL CITY COUNCIIMEN k'lD PLANNING CoroUSSIONERS SUB.1lX:TI PLANNING COMHISSION MINUTES The City PlanIrlmg Commission met in regular meeting with Chairman Robertson pre31ding. PRESENT: ColllDl1ssioners Acker, Balser, Dal>r, Pratt, Robertson, Sorenson and Vachon. ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Carozza, Jacobi, Mansur, McGlasson, Nicklin and Talley. The minutes of the meeting of July 10, 1956, were approved as written and mailed. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of Fred M. Coxon and others for a change of zone from Zone a-l (One-family Zone)) Zone R-2 (Two-fami1y Zone); and Zone C-l (Limited Commercial Zone) to limited Zone C-2 (General Commercial Zone) and Zone P (Automobile Parking Zone) at 125, 134, 140 and 20B East Duarte Road and at 902 South Second Avenue. The application requested a change to Zone C-2 with the exception of items 13, 15, 24, 27, 30, 36, 43, 64 and 66 as listed in original Ordinance 760, and a llmit ot six pumps in any tWingstation. A communication from l'Ir. Leo Neuer, 130 East Duarte Road, expressing bis reasons tor supporting the zone change, was read. A cOllllllUllication from Mr. Harry G. McUahon, attorney representing the Arcadia Civitan CJ.oo, was read which stated that the ai'f'icers of the club were neither for nor against the zone change but felt that one condition should be that no alcoholic beverages be .sold on the site of the proPClSed zone change. Mr. Harold \11". Davidson, representing the applicants, addressed the Commission and distributed a brochure describing the proposed recreation center, consisting of a bowling alley and bUllard room at 1.34 East Duarts Road. He cited the need for a modern facility, and explained the benefits to tsan-agers and adults. He stated that the proposed 1mprovemsnt would cost about (\650,000 and that the llmited C-2 zoning was necessary because loan companies woilld not underwrite such a project on a ons-purpose building that might be allowed by a zone variance. if<> other person spoke for the proposed rezoning, and no mention was made of possible uses for the other two parcels included in the request. Mr. Thomas R. Suttner, 50 North First Avenue, attorney rspresent1ng residents on Greenfield Avenue and Magna Vista Avenue. addressed the Commission to express opposition to rezoning lots 1.3 and 14, Tract iio. B06, on the south side of Duarte Road. He pointed out that since the area was onJ;y recently rezoned to Zone C-l, this request was premature, not allowing for sufficient trial of the present zoning. He stated that there were more suitable locatione in Arcadia and elsSlfhere for a bowling alley. He mentioned several zone ohange applications which had been rejected, and stated that they of:t'ered ample precedent for rejection of this request. Mr. Suttner presented two petitions; one containing 39 signatures of residents on Duarte Road, First Avenue and Second Avenue. and the other containing 42 signatures of residents on Greenfield Avenue and Magna Vista Avenue protesting the requested zone change. Ylr. Thomas C. Sullivan, 1124 ,Greenfield Avenue, Reverend J. Davis Barnard, pastor of the Presbyterian Church and tlrs. C. G. l-lsssenger, 260 ~lest Longden Avenue, allepoke against the zone change. ~lr. Harold Davidson filed two letters with the Commission, one from the Hawthorne Bowl and one from the Reseda Bowl explaining their relation with l<<:al schools. The Chairman stated that the publio hearing would be continued at the next meeting for the sole purposs of receiving technical reports from the Statf, Safety COlIlIIIi.ttee and the Planni..,g Consultant. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on theappllcation of Herbert Kalliwoda for a zone variance to pe:nnit the erection and operation of an automobile laundry at 66 Hest Las Tunas Drive. Mr. Henry 11. Shatf'ord, attorney for the owner, rlr. Kalliwoda, and for the prospective tenant, 7-24-56 . . Mr. ~lesworth, addressed the COIIlIIrlssion and presented pictures of the area. He explained that modern automobile laundries are better looking and less noisy than before. He displ~ed photographs of new auto laundries in other areas. He stated that this operation liOlUd be entireJ;r enclosed and more desirable than a service station. He stated that there would be exits on both Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avein1e, aIXithat traffic would not be increased. ~lr. Pratt requested that a complete plot plan and architecturalla;yout be submitted. 1.1'. ShIltfOrd stated that both would be supplied. Mr. Al Woller, 1564 North ClIS\iell,Pomona, representing the manuf'a::turer of the proposed auto laundry equipment, stated that the pressure chamber, having a two inch fiber-glass insulation, was not as noisy as street traffic. He explained that the blowers would not be noticeable at any corner of the lot. He pointed out that the nearest modern rack is located at Rosemead and lrJhitt.ier Boulevards. The City Engineer wished to know if this type of equipment lias a,pproved by the City of Los Angeles, and was advised by ~Ir. lofoller that it was. No one else desired to be heard and the Chairman stated that the public hearing would be continued at the next meeting for the sole purpose of l'eceiving technical rep02-ts from the staff and Planning Consultant. The request of the T1mes-Mirror Company for a zone variance to allow additional parld.ng area at the rear of the property known as U50 West Colorado Street, was considered. The report of the City Enginser Was read, recommending that the open drainage channal across the subject property be filled,; that the parking lot be redesigned for better usage; that the drainage be designed to flow toward Michillinda Avenue; that a six foot masonry wall be constructed on the southerJ;r boundary of the new parking lot; ar.d that a live foot landscaped area be provided north of the suggested rence. The report also presented a recOllllllendation of the Traffic Safety Committee that Pl'oper curb and guttal' be COl'lBtructed along 11ich1ll1nda Boulevard. The repor,t of the Planning Consultant was read, stating similar recommendations, and furthel' recommending that no futu1'e variance be ~anted .for parking or other coznmercial development on the remaining 105 foot parcel to the south. A letter fl'om Mr. Bert. H. Wheelhouse, ll67 Volante Drive, and a petition containing 10 signatures ot residents on Volante Drive and one on Altura Road protesting the variance wel'e presented. MT. Balser st.ated that he agreed with the concern of the property owners about the south 105 feet of the subject property. He suggested that mOl'e than 105 feet be allowed and a row of R-l dwellings or soma other buffer use be provided. The City Engineer pointed out .that by paving the open drainage channel, additional parking area would be available. The City Attorney stated that it liOlUd be a good developlllElnt if Eaton's planned to put bungalows around the outer rim of the parking lll"ea. ~lotion U<J 1.Ir, Pratt, seconded by ~Ir. Vachon and carriad that The Times-rli.rror CompalliY be advised to subtnit a revised plot plan indioating proposed use of the south 105 feet of the subject property, and possible protective covenants. The Chairman stated that hearing would be con- t:l:nued at the next meeting for the sole purpose of considering the reports and the plot plan. Lot split No. 11.9, being the request of Vernon \'1'. Bakkadahl, to divide property atllOO South EigHth Avenue, was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. Mr. Balser stated that a 57.81. foot lot was not in conformity with other lots in the area. i.lotion by Mi'. Balser, seconded by Mr. D~ and carried that the request to divide the west 200 feet of the south 57.81 feet of the north ll5.62 feet of Lot 79, Tract No. 808, be recOlllDlended for denial. Lot split No. 121, being the request of E. B. Ousley to divide property at 14 South Third Avenue, was held over untU the next meeting at the request of the prospective purchaser. Lot split No. 122, being the . requsst of Carl W. and Irene A. 111l1s to divide property at 202 East Sycamore Avenue, was considered. The report of the City Engineer was reaci. ~iotion by Mr. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried that the request to divide the south 75 feet and the north 95 feet of lot 13, Tract No. 12834, be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final map be fUed with the City Engineer; 2. That a sewer laterals be provided for Parcels 1 and 3; 3. That a recreation fee 01' i;j50.00 be paid for theneti lots; - 2 - 7-24-56 . . uf(' f 4. That a curb and gutter be constructed on Sycamore Avenue and Second Avenue adjacent to lot 13, grade to be approved by the City Engineer. Tentative map of Tract No. 1.5033. located on Sharon Road between Homan Avenue and Lemon Avenue. was referred to the Subdivision .COIlIIIIittee. The Secreta.r,y read a cllllll1lUIlication from BOller. Buttner & Boller, Attorneys. regarding proposed rezoning of the Live Oak triangle. Since the Live Oak Zoning Comndttee' had instructed property owners to bring in a plan for development of the east end of the triangle, Boller, Buttner & Bo11er are to be advised accord1ng~. The revisad plot plan for the proposed Our Savior Lutheran Church at 512 West Duarte Road, was considered. A oollllllUl1ication from Culver Heaton, architect, was read. A revised plan was displBiY"ed, showing compliance with the requests of the COlllIIIission at the last meeting. Mr. Pratt asked if the parking area met the requirements of the ordinance, and was informed by Mr. De:rler Jones, attorney for the church, that there is more than required. Mr. Jones stated that it was the opinion of the church that the 30 foot dedication on the east was for the benefit of residents on the proposed future street, and that the church should not bear the entire cost of street improvement. The City Attorney stated that the cost could be distributed among all the lots on the future street. Motion by Mr. Vachon, secomed by Mr. Sorenson and carried that the revised plot plan be accepted, including dedication of 12 .feet for widening on the south side ot Duarte Road and the offer of future dedication of 30 feet on the east side of the subject property and that the necessary dedication and the offer of dedioation be submitted. The Secretary read a cOl1Dllun1cation from the City of Monrovia regarding the abandoned Pacific Electric right of we;v. The City Engineer was requested to submit a report on this matter to the COlllIIIission for etudy. The Secretary was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the communication and edv:i.se the City of Monrovia that they would be invited to confer on the matter. Mr. Jolm colvin, 502 "Iest Lemon Avenue inquire4 about the extension of Wistaria Avenue. He was inf'omed that the Planning Consultant had prepared a report on the matter which wiJ.:l, be copied and mailed to the Commission for study. The Planning Consultant presented a report regarding additional dwellings on R-l lots. Various points of this problem were discussed. It was decided that the practical and legal aspects would be worked out by the Committee and resubmitted to the COlllIIIission in the form of a resolution instituting proceedings for the amendment of the ordinance The Chairman announced that a joint meeting with the City Council would be arranged for the fifth Tuesday in July, if possible. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 224 recomment\ing the ~endment of the ZOning Ordinance as contemplated by Resolution No. 219. The title of' the resolution was read and the contents discussed. Notion by Hr. Acker, seconded by 11r. Pratt and carried that. the reading of the body of' the resolution be waived. Motion by ~Ir. Sorenson, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried, that Resolution No. 224 be adopted. The City A~tornay presented Resolution No. 22> recormnending the grenting, with conditions, of the application of Our Savior Lutheran Church f'or a zone variance at 512 \"lest Duarte Road. The title of' the resolution was read and the contents discussed. Hotion by Mr. Vachon. seconded by lir. Sorenson and carr:l.ed that the reading of' the resolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Balser. seconded by Nr. Daly" and carried that Resolution lfo. 225 be adopted. The Chairman announced that the SUbdivision Comndtte \iOuld consist of' Mr. Vachon, Chairman. }lr. Balaerand Mr. Pratt. l>1r. Sorenson was reappointed as a member of' the Modification Conunittee. There being no further business, the Chaiman declared the meeting adjourned. - 3 - Iii ,.;-.. ~ 'j yt. ...j! \ . /1 tJ " / ,.. \ V\I . ~ ).I~' L. M. TALLEI, Secretary/I 7-24-56