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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 12, 1957 -~ j Council Chamber, City Hall. .Arcadia. California, 11arch 12, 1957. 8:00 P. M. TOI ALL cm COUNCllilEt'l Ai.'ID PLANNING COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLANNING COl~lISSION MINUTES The City Planning COlllDlission met in regular meeting with Chaiman Robertson presiding. PRESENT: Co!llllli.ssioners Acker. Balser, Da]y. Pratt. Robertson and Vachon. ABSENT: COI1lIlli.ssioner Davison. OTIIF'..RS PRESENT: Carozza. ~fansur. Nicklin. Phillips. 11cGlasson and Talley. Cormnunication from the City Clerk advised the appointment of , Mr. R. E. Davison as a member of the COlllDlission for a term to expire July 1, 1960, to fill the vacan(ly created by the expiration of the tem of 11r. Sorenson on December 6, 1956. The Chairman, with the consent of all members present. instructed that a resolution be drawn commending Mr. William P. Sorenson for his service on the Commission and Modification COIllI1l1ttee from June 20. 1950. to March 5. 1957, and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the City Council. The minutes of the meeting of February 26. 1957. were approved as written and mailed. The application of Century Rock Procucts for a change of zone from Zone R-l to Zone ll-2 and for a: ep8c1al use permit for the development of natural resources on property lac ated north and south of Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River. was considered. The reports of the City Engineer and the Planning Cons.ultant were read. Copies of a communication from Luther Grotke. Chairman of a cOllll1l1ttee of Norwood. Village property owners. sununarizing ob,iections to the proposed zone change had been fO:rwarded to the COlllDlission. The Secretary advised the COllIIIIission of Special Permit Case 1252. in which the Los Angeles Regional Planning Collllllission on March 5. 1957, allOiied a rock quarry in the Duarte area. Mr. Balser expressed his concern with the number of protests. He stated that the area was not presently developed to the best advantage. but that he did not feel that a rock quarry would help. He stated that the northeast portion of the area would be more suitable for the quarry and plant. thus allow- ing better development of the southern portion at a later time. Mr. Pratt expressed the opinion that it was poor policy for the City to rezone annexed terri tory cont~ar.1 to previous rulings of the l'"egional Planning Commission. He stated that a long range industrial development would be of more help to the City. He stated that in his opinion a rock quarr;\, iias not the best use of the property. He stated that the applicants should be allowed to withdraw from annexation if they are not satisfied with the decision on this request. He, stated that he is opposed to rezoning and the special use at this time. Mr. Vachon concurred with Mr. Balser. He stated that he had viewed the property three times and did not consider it suitable for IllUch else except a rock quarry. He also recommended that the plant be located in the northeast corner. as far as posl!lible from the adjacent dwellings. He suggested that the recommendations of both the City Engineer and the Planning Consultant be included in the approval if the request is granted. Mr. Acker stated that the request affected neighboring residents more than it did residents of the City. but that the COlllDlission must first consider the City's interests and the best use of the land. He stated that. in his opinion, using resources iihere they can be found. is the best use of the land. He suggested that a reconnllendation be obtained fram the Air Pollution Control as to the location of the plant. He mentioned the future prOblem of water in the excavation. Mr. Acker recolllmended that the ,3-12 -57 request be granted subject to stringent controls and consideration of the best location of the plant on the property. Mr. Daly stated that he was in favor of approval on the basis that it was the best land use with strong controls enforced. i1r. Robertson pointed out that this area had always been under consideration for utilization of natural resources. He stated that it was possible that an M-l use might also prove objectionable. He stated that with proper restrictions and possible relocation of the plant, this might prove to be the best solution to the problem. He asked Mr. Glen R. Watson, attorney for Century Rock Products, whether the plant oould be located other than as shown on the proposed plot plan. Mr. Watson stated that another location is possible, but that there are 13 acres suitable for a plant site on the south side of the property which would not be suitable for excavation due to the slope and width of the property at that location. He stated that in so doing, they might lose 2,000,000 tons of material, which would mean a loss of approximate~ $18,000 in sales tax and $U,500 in license fees to the City. He pointed out that locating the plant in the northeast corner would place them iather frOlll the highway and necessitate trucldng over more dirt road to reach the plant. He also mentioned the prOblem of COlWeying material under the road to the plant. Mr. E. O. Rodeffer, owner of Century Rock Products, pointed out that due to the narrow width of the property in the southeast corner and the slopes involved, it was not feasible to excavate in that area.. Mr. Io/atson stated that 100 acres was small for a quarry site. Mr. Balser suggested that possib~ the north 70 acres could be rezoned for the quarry, leaving the balance for future consideration, and leaving 15 acres north of the road undeveloped. Hr. Rodeffer stated that 70 acres would last approx:l.mate~ 5 to 6 years. He stated that with the plant in the southeast corner, it would be available for industrial use ultimate~. whereas with the plant in the north- east corner, an island would be ieft. Mr. Pratt made a motion that the request be denied. Said motion lost for want of a second. The motion was withdrawn. Mr. Balser made a motion that the request be denied without prejudice, and a new application be submitted with the plant to be located in the northeast corner extending south to a line drawn parallel to Lower Azusa Road. Mr. Acker suggested that the motion be revised, providing for approval subject to moving the plant to the northeast corner of the property and to the recommendations of' the City Engineer and the Planning Consultant. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the motion be changed from denial to approval, ,subject to the above conditions. On the advice of the City Attorney, there was a motion by Mr. Balser that the City Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary resolution recommending that the request for a change of zone from Zone R-l to Zone M-2 and for a special use permit for the development of natural resources on property located north and south of Lower AzusaRoad and west of the San Gabriel River,be dllnied'QS to'the pOl'tion of'the property located south 'of Lot1er Azusa'Road, and be approved 'as to the portion' of the property located nortn of Lower Azusa Road, subject to moving the plant to the northeast corner of the property and to all the conditions set forth in the reports of the City Engineer and the Planning Consult=~, and further prov-1ded that the applicant file an amended plot plan showing the new location of the plant. The motion was seconded by l'.r. Vachon and carried by the follow1ng roll c all vote: AYES: Commissioners Acker, Balser, D~, Robertson and Vachon. NOES: Commissioner Pratt. ABSENT: CollDllissioner Davison. Mr. Robertson stated that it should be clear~ understood that this armexation Was approved before the Commission received this application. Mr. Anton B. Hagen, speaking for the residents of Norwood Village, thanked the Commission for its fair consideration of their protests. The aPl>lication of Dr. J. Kendall McBane fora change of 2tl ne from Zone R-2 to Zone C-2 on property located at the rear of 1108 south Baldwin Avenue was considered. The City Engineer pointed out the possibility of a future street extending east from Baldwin Avenue, between Duarte Road and Fairview Avenue, in " line with Arcadia Avenue. He mentioned also that such a street could be arranged ..,.. -Ii /" . ill - 2 .. '_ .'i.:;<:... ..... .; 3-12.57 with an alley located at the rear of the Baldwin AVenue iionnnercial property, thus allowing parking area ad,iacent to the commercial property. He stated that this matter should be considered at this time. Hr. Robertson stated that this would be an ideal solution for the development of the area. Mr. Hege " attorney for Dr. McBane, stated that his client is completely willing to discuss such a possibility with ad.iacent property owners. It .las reconunended that a decision on this request be held until the next meeting on l'iarch 26, 1957, in order that the property owners affected m~ be contacted for discussion. The revised tentative map of Tract No. 18568, located north of Longden Avenue between Santa Anita Avenue and Second Avenue, was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. ~lr. Vachon stated that he understood that the owner of the property which includes lot 6 was lrl.111ng to concede 20 feet additional at the rear of his property. Mr. Vachon e..'Cpressed the opinion that Greenfield Avenue should be rearranged to allow more area for lots to the east. It was recommended that the east line of lot 26 be moved east 10 feet from the existing dwelling, am the additional area be divided between lots 26, 27 and 28. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried that. the revised tentative map of Tract No. 18568 be recommended for approvalsub,iect to the following conditions: 1. That lot 6 shall be increased 20 feet in depth and divided into two lots; 2. That the east line of lot 26 shall be moved to a location 10 feet west of the rear house located at 2113 South Second Avenue and the additionaJ. area shall be added to lots 26, 27, and 28; 3. That the follOldng fees and deposits be paid: 29 lots, recreation fee 4 street name signs 90 street trees @ $25.00 ~\ 725.00 8 steel street lights @ 25.00 @ 5.00 @ 145.00 100.00 450.00 , 1,160.00 4. That all improvements required by ordinance, including the extension of First J\venue, be installed; 5. That all utility lines, such as gas, .later, sewer, and electric from existing improvements on lots in the new subdivision sh.1l1 be relocated to provide such service from the new streets. Rear line easements for all overhead utilities shall be provided, including the necessary access easements and guy easements; 6. That a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement along the eaSterly cul-de-sac be dedicated. Lot split No. 141, be:l,ng the request of tile Beckl-lith Realty Company to divide property at 143 East Sycamore Avenue, whicn was referred to Mr. Pratt and Hr. Robertson for investigation, was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. It was pointed out in the City Engineer's report that this lot split was submitted to conform with the requirements of Tract No. 19107, with parcels 1 and 2 combined under one ownership SO as to make one conforming lot. t1otion by ~rr. Pratt, seconded by 1'11". Robertson and carried that the request to divide a portion of lot 10, Block 94, Santa Anita Tract, lying westerly of Oakhaven Lane, 358.07 feet north of the north line of Sycamore Avenue, be reconnnended f.or approval subject to the filing of a final map with the City Engineer. An inquiry from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District about the sale of property north of Camino Real and east of the Arcadia l'1'ash, .las considered. The Secretary presented a map and reviewed the history of the area. Hotion by ~lr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried that the Secretary be instructed to write the Los Angeles County Flood Control District informing them that the Conunission does not approve of a private right of w~ in lieu of street frontage for access to a dwelling. -3- 3-12-57 " ' . .. Lot split No. 142, being the request of HI's. Frona Riley to divide property at 1420 South Second Avenue, was referred to 1'11'. Acker and I'1'r. Daly for investigation. The Secretary read two notices from the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission regarding a 65 bed addition to the Santa Anita San:l.tariW1l and off-street paridng therefor, at 5522 Gracewood Avenue, Temple City. The Secretary was instructed to return the notices to the Regional Planning Commission ld thout recommendation. The Chairman appointed IFJI'. Daly to the Budget Committee to replace Mr. Sorenson. Mr. Acker volunteered his services and was appointed for the position on the Modification Committee vacated by Mr. Sorenson. 111'. Robertson mentioned a recent subdivision, approved by the Commission, which had been protested at the Council meeting. He suggested that in such cases, the subdivision should be returned to the Commission for for consideration. The matter of notifying ad.iacent property owners regarding proposed subdivisions was discussed. The Secretary was instructed to elaborate on the information sent to the newspapers and include the number of lots involved and more specific information as to the location of proposed subdivisions. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 243 recommending the granting ofa variance and special use permit for the construction and operation of a mortuary at 611 ,~est Duarte Road. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Ilr. Acker, seconded by Hr. Vachon and carried that Resolution No. 243 be adopted. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 242 recommending the reclassifi- cation of property bounded by Live Oak Avenue, Las Tunas Drive and ;U Honte Avenue from Zones R-l and C-2 to Zones PH-l, C-2 and C-M with a Zone D overlay. The conditions of a Zone D overlay were read and thoroughly discussed. Notion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by ~lr. Pratt and carried that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Motion by t'fr. Acl,er, seconded by Mr. DilY that Resolution No. 242 be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Acker, DaJy, Pratt, Robertson and Vachon. NOES: Commissioner Balser. ABSENT: Commissioner Davison. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 241 recOll'JIIending the l'ec1assification of property located on the west side of North Fifth Avenue between Huntington Drive and the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way from Zone R-3 to Zone C-l1 tnth a Zone D overlay. The conditions for a Zone D overlay ~rere read and discussed. 110tion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Pr",tt and carried that the reading of the body of the resolution be lmived. 110tion by Nr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried that Resolution ~,o. 241 be adopted. The Commission discussed the possibility of a "D" overlay on the existing M-l property in the City. The Committee which studied the conditions for a liD" overlay in the Triangle was instructed to consider this possibility. Mr. Vachon inquired 2.bout the possibility of a C-O Zone on Huntington Boulevard between Holly Avenue and Baldl'r.in Avenue, and the granting of variances for medical buildings in this area until the c-o Zone is established. The City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary resolution to institute proceedings to consider a change of zone from Zone R-3 to Zone C-O with a D overlay on lot 22, Tract No. 2731, as per map recorded in Book 33, page 29 of Maps, except the south 100 feet thereof, and lots 4 to 30, inclusive, of Tract No. ~, as per map recorded in Book h2, page 32' of IF.aps. ~ 'n (.~ There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. -1< ," r~i, r(};!...tu-{;/ C N. TALLEY , - 4 - Secretary , 3-12-57