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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 26, 1956 .- ...... ~'." " '. . ! Council Chamber. City Hall, Arcadia. California, December 26. 1956. 8:00 P. M. TO: ALL CITY COm~CIIMEN MID PLAi:!NING COMllISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The City Planning Conunission met in regular meeting with Chairman Robertson presiding. PRESENT: COI1II1\i.ssioners :!>ratt, Robertson. Sorenson and Vachon. ABSENT: COIlIDIiss:Loners Acker. Balser and Daly. OTHERS PRESENT: Mansur. McGlasson and Talley. The minutes of the, meeting of December 11, 1956, 'Were approved as written and mailed. 1 Lot Split No. 136. being the request of Johanna M. Wenz to divide property at 1820 South Santa Anita Avenue. was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. Mr. Sorenson stated that, ii1 his opinion. parcel 2 should extend to the rear property line and parcel 1 should be extended to abut parcel 2. Motion by Mr. Sorenson. seconded by Ur. Pratt and llarried that the request to divide property at 1820 South Santa Anita Avenue. be recOIl\l1lended for denial as Sl.l~ ttoo. The final map of Tree,t No. 16618, located on Pamela Road west of Second Avenue, wllo\l considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. Mr. Vachon stated that the final map was in substantial llompliance with the approved tentative map. llotion by Mr. Vallhon, seconded by 111'. Pratt and carried that the final map of Tract No. 18618 be recCllllllended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a bond be posted to cover requiredimprove:ments,; 2. That adequate rear line utility pole easements to serve the subdivision be provided prior to City Council approval;; The fence plans"tor the proposed car wash at 66 West Las Tunas Drive was considered. Mr. Smith of the firm of Smith and Williams. Architects. presented a plan for control of cars on the 12 foot parkway by landscaping rather then by construllUon ofa masonry wall. He stated ,that he has retained Mr. Ralph Smith, architect, to plan the landscap1ng. Mr. Robertson stated that he personally prefers the idea of landscaping. He suggested that the staff consider the architectural plan lWr the entire area, and make a cOl1lplete report on the matter. Mr. Robertson reconunended that Mr. Smith submit a detailed plan of the proposed planting for consideration at tlle next meeting. The Secretary presented ResoluUon No. 238 declaring intention to institute proceedings for the consideration of and making recCIlIIIlendations concerning the reclassifillation from Zonas R-l and C-2 to Zone C-M with a "D" overlay of property bounded on the south by Live Oak Avenue, on the north by Las Tunas DriVEl. on the west by El Monte Avenue, and located west of Santa Anita Avenue. 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 by Mr. Vallhon and carried that' Resolution No. 238 be adopted. The secretary reported on a meeting with the Monrovia Planning COI1II1\i.ssion regarding commercial zoning on Duarte Road. He stated that most of 'the property' owners in the area were in favor of such a llhange. The Monrovia Planning Commission finds it difficult to deny a request to rezone this area since it is shown on their master plan as a proposed commercial area. No action has been taken as yet. The Secretary stated that the City of Monrovia has been infol'lll6d that the City of Arcadia would consider the proposed change to cOJlllllercial zOning on Duarte Road. as spot zoning. , 12-26-56 J . .... .... . . Mr. Robertson expressed the opinion that there was a need for the COIIII1I:i.ssion to be furnished with a complete map of the City indicating commerciaJL and industrial zoning ai1d which lots are unoccupied. He stated that there was considerable area suitable for light industrial development. He pointed out that these industries are at present going to neigliooring cities. There was considerable giscussion on the possible redevelopn;ent of First Avenue south of Huntington Drive and other areas, and .a1so regarding the proposed master plan. Mr. Rcbertson requested that such a map be 1'urn:i.shed and that t.he Commission devise a plan for good commercial and industrial development. Mr. Robertson advised the Commission that he would be absent from both meetings in January. . There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ~. 1\ fl~, Vi p~r L. M. TALLEY Secretary - 2 - 12-26-S6