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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 26, 1957 '"-_/ Council Chamber, City Hall, Arcadia, California, ~larch 26, 1957, 8;00 P. }!. TO: ALL CITY COilllCIIMEU AU!) PLAUNDIG C01llUSSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAUNING C011!USSION ImIDTES The City Planning Commission met in regular meeting ldth Chairman Robertson presiding. PRESENT: COI1lm:l.ssioners Acker, Balser, Daly, Davison, Pratt, Robertson and Vachon. ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Carozza, Mansur. Nicklin, Phillips, McGlasson and Talley. Approval of the minutes of March 12, 1957, was held until later in the meeting for clarification of the Century Rock Products motion. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of G. Glenn Dollinger and others for a change of zone from Zone R-3 to Zone c..o on property located On the north side of Las Tunas Drive between El Monte Avenue and the Arcadia Wash channel. There were no communications. Dr. G. Glenn Dollinger, speald.ng for his daughter, Hrs. Maxson, and himself, addrsssedthe Commission in favor of the request. He stated that the change to Zone C..o was desirable and necessary. He stated that due to the noise and dirt, the property was not suitable for dwelling units. He poiIIted out that his was a family of p~sicians who intend to build a modern professional building. He stated that Mr. Westland, mmer of one of the easterly parcels included in the application, does not live in this area and has no particular interest in the property. No one else spoke for or against the request. The Chairman declared that the public hearing would be continued at the next meeting on April 9, 1951. for the sole purpOse of receiving reports from the Staff and the Planning Consultant. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of G. Glenn Dollinger and Patrioia C. !,!axson for a zone variance on property at the northeast corner of Las Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue to allow the operation of a phannacy in a. proposed. professional building if a change of zone from Zone R-3 to Zone C-O is granted. There were no communications. Dr. Dollinger stated that most medical buildings of this size have a small pharmacy to acconnnodate doctors. He stated that due to its neture. it would have no adverse effect on other drug' stores. l-lr. Robertson inquired about the intent of the pharmacy as ' to the sale of other merchandise. Dr. Dollinger informed him that they intended to serve doctors in the area, but that sales liould be restricted to medical preparations and supplies. ~.Pratt suggested that a plot plan and description of the proposed build:lng be submitted. The City Attorney pointed out that the zoning ordinance requires that a plot plan be submitted lnth an application for a variance. He mentioned that a pharmacy had been provided at the rear of the medical buildings on Huntington Boulevard. Dr. Dollinger expressed his willing- ness to provide a plot plan, and requested information about the setback on El Monte Avenue. ~. Vachon asked Dr. Dollinger how ma'J13' 'medical suites were proposed and was informed that there would probably be 6 to 8 or possibly more. The City Attorney poiIIted out that medical offices were formerly allowed in Zone R-3. He also mentioned that a similar variance had been granted in this area. No one else desired to be heard. The Chairman declared that the public hearing would be continued at the next meeting for the sole purpose of receiving reports from the Staff and the Planning Consultant. The Secretary was instructed to . clarU'y the requirements for the variance for Dr. Dollinger. The application of Dr. J. Kendall McBane for a change of zone from Zone R-2 to Zone C-2 on property located at the rear of 1108 South BaiLdwin Avenue was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. ~. Robertson inquired about the attitude of property owners toward the proposed extension of Arcadia 3-26-57 Avenue. The City Engineer stated that the ~mers to the east, King Cole, through their representative, Mr. Hill, had indicated that they are not contem- plating a store in this area at this time, but favored the extension of Arcadia Avenue straight ,into Baldw:in Avenue. He stated the curve proposed on their property would take too much area from a site now considered emall. Mr. Hege'. representing Dr. McBans, stated that Dr. McBane has a contract with poyorena House Movers to lllove the frame accessory building off the lot, even thOugh there have been requests to rent the building. They. had beel). ,hopeful that King Cole would be agreeable to the street exteneion, he stated, but doubted that King Cole would agree to a covenant guaranteeing this action. Mr. Hege I s,tated that such a covenant against Dr. 11cBane's property would retard development for five years and place a cloud on the title. He expressed the opinion that the zone change should be granted ;dthout requiring a covenant for the future street and without restricting the use of the frame building in the rear. He stated that the owner was planning to add another unit to the clinic as soon as possible, and that in the meantime the frame building in the rear was worth a $200 a month rental. Mr. Robertson asked if some method other than recording a c,ovenant could be used to control the northerly 20 feet. The City Attorney stated that this was a possibility, but not as desirable. Mr. Hege' stated that if the applicant could be assured that this dedication would eventually connect with the 30 foot dedication to the east, there would be no qbjection. but that with no such assurance, there would be a cloud on the title. He stated that Mrs. Renshaw, owner of the property to the north, was not in favor of the street during her lifetime. The Planning Consultant stated that he concurred with the report of the City Engineer in regard to rezoning to C-2 and PR-2 as set forth in paragraph 4 of that report. lie suggested that the frame building in the rear be brought up to code if it is to be used commercially. i'lr.Pratt stated that the Commission might allow use of the building for one year with a cash deposit to assure its removal. The City Attorney stated that there was a procedure set up for sharing 9f costs for streets and utilities established by others. He pointed out that the area in question could be used J:or ingress and egress rather than bnHrling on that strip. He stated that the City should consider a possible change of ownership of this property and require the recording of a covenant in order to assure a desirable future street. Mr. Balser concurred. The City Engineer pointed out that the frame building under discussion would be in Zone PR-2, and thus a commercial use would be illegal. The Secretary stated '.that the original agreement was to use the building for residential use only. Motion by Mr. Pratt. seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the City .Attorney be instructed to draw the necessary resolution recommending that the easterly 115 feet of Lot 39, Tract No. 3430, be rezoned from ZoneR-2 to Zone PR-2, and the remainder of the property requested for reZoning by Dr. J. Ken4all McBane be rezoned from Zone R-2 to Zone C-2, subject to the following conditions: 1. That 13 feet be dedicated for the widening of Baldwin Avenue.; 2. That the wood frame accessory building located at the rear of the new clinic building be removed. 3. That a covenant be recorded indicating the willingness to dedicate the northerly 20 feet of Lot 39 for street purposes with an unrecorded deed tendered to the City of Arcadia, which deed would expire at the end of five years if Arcadia Avenue is not constructed by that time.; and further that not less than 10 feet would be used for parkway and sidewalk purposes, northerly of and contiguous to the proposed southerly line of Arcadia Avenue; 4. That the cost of the improvement of the street shall be equitably distributed, based on benefits gained at the time such ':improvements are installed, and that the staff make an estimate of the cost before the adoption of the resolution; 5. That the existing dwelling recently relocated to the rear of the property may be used for dwelling purposes, but may not be used for commercial purposes; 6. That that portion which is rezoned to Zone' C-2 shall automatically be placed in Fire Zone No.1. - 2 - 3-26-57 The communication from Mrs. Winifred Holmes, 422 East Camino Real, appealing the decision of the Nodification Committee in the matter of an application to construct a second house on a lot containing 14,740 square feet, was considered. ~. Acker pointed out that ordinance changes are developing which would discourage second and third dwellings on an R-llot. He stated that this would penalize property owners tiho had sold off part of their lots for inclusion in subdivisions. Mr. Philip E. Rose, 1039 \Jest Roses Road, San Gabriel, addressed the Conmdssion for his mother-in-law, Mrs. Holmes, who is ill. He pointed out that t1rs. Holmes is short only 260 square feet of the required lot area, and that even with this shortage the yard requirements can be met. He stated that the neighbors have no objection to the development. He stated that this development would allow fullest use of the land and provide additional taxes for the City. In answer to the ob,iection that if one such variance is granted all llOuld have to be given the same consideration, he stated that this variance could be granted on certain conditions which might not be true for others. Mr. Rose explained how part of the original. lot had been sold off for subdivision, leaving the lot three feet too short for a second dwelling. Mr. G. L. Robbins, 907 South First Avenue, at the request of Mr. Rose, clarified the manner in which the property was divided. He pointed out that the property owner on the west, /lIr. Cook, was willing to sell one foot, 8 inches, in order to provide the necessary area, but that it was more desirable to leave lot lines as they are. He explained that the prospective purchaser of the Holmes property wanted it for a home, with an extra dwelling for the dallghter and son- in-law. Mr. Robertson, Hr. Balser, Mr. Pratt, Hr. Vachon and :!'Jr. Daly all concurred with the denial of the request by the Modification Committee. Botion by 111'. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that the request of . . Mrs. Winifred Holmes for a reversal of the Nodification Committee decision be denied. A communication from \'/. T. Beckwith appealing the decision of the Nodification Committee in the matter of a variance for signs at 107 West Huntington Drive was considered. The report of the Nodification Committee was read. Mr. Pratt expressed the opinion that the signs were not a detriment, but that the property would look better without the signs. Mr. Beckwith submitted photographs of non-conforming signs in the area, some of which are in by variance, and a skecth of the new building and the signs in question. Hr. Beckwith stated that these signs would be the .same as before. Nr. Robertson pointed out that the two signs had been installed without a variance in the first place. He stated th.at the recent sign ordinance had been established to control commercial signs. Mr. Balser stated that in view of the time spent in drawing up the sign ordinance, deviations from the, ordinance should not be allowed. Hr. Vachon, Mr. Acker, and l.fr. Daly concurred. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by~. Acker and carried that the request of W. T. Beckwith for a reversal of the decision of the Modification Committee be denied. Mr. Pratt stated that in fairness to Mr. Beckwith, the City Engineer should reql1est that the City Manager enforce the Sign Ordinance particularly as regards signs on Huntington Drive and Colorado Place. Motion by Mr. Daly, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that Hr. Beckwith's sketch of his building and signs submitted as exhibits in his appeal, be returned to him. The City ~l.ttorney presented Resolution ;'10. 244 recoLilllending the reclassification from Zone R-l to Zone M-2 on certain property located north and south of Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River. The City Attorney read and explained cel"tain seotions of the resolution. He stated that Section 5 should be amended if only the north portion is to be reclassified. l.fr. Balser explained that his motion at the previous meeting was to olassify only the north portion since certain allowable M-2 uses might be just as objectionable as a quarry in the lower area. The Seoretary read from the Zoning Ordinance regarding restrictions on M-Zone uses. Mr. Balser stated that he would agree to reclassify- ing the entire parcel to Zone M-2 as set forth in the resolution. He suggested that the portion of Section 4 referring to dW1lping of assorted articles should be amended to read "poorly maintained". Mr. Pratt stated that contrary to the statement on page 2 of the resolution, Ordinance No. 967 was in effect at the time of this annexation, but it was pointed out that it was not in effect at the inception of the annexation proceedings. I-lotion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by - 3 - 3-26-57 Mr. Daly and carried that the second full seIltence on page 4 relating to dumping be deleted. 110tion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Daly and carried that the reading of the full body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Daly, seconied by Mr. l3alser that Resolution No. 244, as amended, be adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: COmmissioners Acker, Balser, Daly, RObertson, and Vachon. NOES: Commissioner Pratt. NOT VOTING: Commissioner Davison. It was brought out that Century Rock Products had submitted the revised plot plan under protest. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 245, recommending the granting of the application of Century Rock Products for a special use permit for the development of natural resources on certain property located north of Lower Azusa Road and west of the San Gabriel River. The City Attorney read the title and findings of the resolution. There was considerable discussion on amendments to the resolution. Mr. Robertson inquired about item 5 of Section 5, regarding control of noise of equipment operation. The City Attorney stated that noise control was not regulated by a local ordinance, only by the State Penal Code, which was not too effective. Mr. Robertson inquired about water supply for the area. The City Engineer informed him that the City system did not .extend to the quarry area, and that a'J13' drilling for water would require approval by the City Council. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the following amendments to Resolution No. 245 be made: 1. Delete the entire sentence on.l:ine 11 of Section 3. commenQing with the words "That much of the area",; 2. Delete the words "of that portion" and that part of the se,!ltence following the word "propertY" in the last sentence of Section 3; 3. Add the words "to increase the existing 50 foot dedication to BO feet" at the end of item 1 of Section 5; 4. Change the word "serve" to "service" and add after the word "dust" the words "and provided further that the two-way access road from Lower Azusa Road to the plant site shall be improved in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer. II in item 10 of Section 5. 5. Add item 17 to Section 5 to read "That all operations permissible solely by reason of the special use perDJit hersby recommended be cOnducted in accordance with and substantially at the location shown on the revised plot plan subrdtted by applicant a.."ld herewith approved by the Planning COmmission. II Motion by 111'. Daly, seconded by Mr. Acker ani carried that the reading of the full body of the ,resolution be waived. Motion by Hr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Acker that Resolution No. 245 be adopted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Acker, Balser, Daly, Robertson and Vachon. ~JOES: Commissioner Pratt. NOT VOTING: Commissioner Davison. Lot split No. J../a, being the request of Frona Riley and Glen E. Bolton to divide property at 14ao South Second Avenue, was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. P.r. Acker stated that he considered this en excellent split. Motion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Daly and carried that the request to diVide the southerly 171 feet of lot 2B, Tract No. BoB, be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: - 4 - 3-26-57 1. That a final map be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That 12 feet be dedicated for the widening of Second Avenue; 3. That a recreation fee of ::~25.CO be paid. Lot split No. 143, being the request of P.E. Peterson, 86 West Longden Avenue, and Paul C. Westphal, 83 'vlest PaJm Drive, and lot split No. 144, being the request of Park Investment ComPlUV, 76 Uest Longden Avenue, were considered. The report of t.'le City Engineer was read. Motion by llir. Acker, seconded by Mr. Daly and carried that lot splits No. 143 andNo~ 144 be held over for study until the next meeting as recommended by the City Engineer. Lot split No. 145, being the rsquest of Jean and Jane B. Wunderlich to divide property at 525 ~Iest 'tialIiut Avenue,was considered. The report of the City Engineer was read. I!T. Acker stated that this split would be in confonnity with most lots in the area. Motion by 111'. Acker, seconded by ~fr. Daly and carried that the request to divide the westerly 65 feet of the northerly 253.62 feet of the southerly 283.62 feet of lot 12, Tract No. 4467, be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a final be filed with the City Engineer; 2. That a recreation fee of ,~25.00 be paid; 3. That removal of storage sheds and relocation of the existing garage be accomplished as indicated in the application. The revised tentative map of Tract No. 19707, located north of Live Oak Avenue, comprising the rear portion of properties at 2501 to 2601 South ,Second Avenue, containing 8 lots, submitted by E. Ji.. Park, was considered. The Secretary read a letter of transmission from the subdivider. The report of the City Engineer was read. Mr. Vachon stated that this map falls short of the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in some respects. He pointed out that if the alley were moved south one lot, it could be exte'nded westerly' to Greenfield Avenue. Mrs. Park, the subdivider, stated that they do not own the property adjacent to the west. She stated that the alley lias shown only to indicate willingness to dedicate if and whan the property along Live Oak is rezoned to commercial use. She stated that the subdivision meets all out two requirements. She sta.ted that they had been unable to acquire more area and thus have no- control over'the extension of the alley west to Greenfield Avenue. She stated that she is willing to ,assist the adjacent property'owners in working out a subdivision. but does not ldsh to connect it to her own subdivision. Mr. Shatford, representing Dr., Carl Anderson, owner of the property at Live Oak Avenue and the proposed "A" Street, addressed the Commission in favor of the subdivision. He stated that Dr. Anderson was li11l1ng to provide land for the alley. He expressed the opinion that the property at the north side of Live Oak Avenue west of Second Avenue should be rezoned to commercial. Dr. Carl Anderson, San Marino, stated that he was willing to dedicate for an alley at the north end of his property. He also stated that tliO adjacent property owners had verbally agreed to dedicate for an alley about a year ago. Mr. Vachon expressed the opinion that the subdivision could still be worked out with the City Engineer for a better solution. Dr. Anderson stated that in a discussion previOUSly, the recommended alley location would have passed through an existing house, but they were advised that the alley could be moved. The City Engineer pointed out that the non-conforming building could be moved. ~fr. Pratt suggested that a 12 foot widening be provided along Second Avenue the length of the subdivision. 11rs. Park stated that since she is p~ng for the street' improvement, she should not be required to dedicate the l2 feet, but that it should come from owners as they request lot splits. She point.ed out that she has not requested that a trust be established to cover street costs. 110tion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by 111'. Pratt and carried that the tentative map of Tract No. 19707 be recommended for denial without prejudice, and that a revised map be submitted along the lines of the recommendations of the City Engineer. The revised tentative map of Tract No. 15033, located betlieen Norman Avenue and Lemon Avenue, comprising the rear portion of properties at 466 to 660 Hest Norman Avenue and 465 to 651 \lest Lemon Avenue, being the westerly extension of -5- 3-26-57 Sharon ROad, containing 41 lots, submitted by Knutsen Building Comp~, was considered. The Secretary read a letter of transmd.ssion from the subdivider. The . report of the City Engineer was read. There was a discussion about the existing houses on lots 13 and 26 and about moving lot lines to increase the width of certain lots. !1r. Knutsen stated that some lots, were to be retained by the owners. If the west line of lot 16 remained fixed, leaving lots 17 to 21 the present size, he could increase all others to 75 foot minimum. Mr. George Kite, 1730 South Baldwin Avenue, stated he wanted the street extended to give him frontage. The City Engineer stated that a regular line was more desirable at the rear of the Baldwin Avenue lots. Baldwin Avenue is to be widened and the present lot depths are not excessive. A regular rear line would allow for a future alley if the property were ever zoned commercial. Motion by !-Ir. Vachon~ seconded by Mr. Balser and carried that the re71sed tentative map of Tract No. 15033 be recommended for approval, subject to the following conditionsl 1. That the following fees and deposits be paid: 40 lots recreation fee @ $ 25.00 ~ 1,000.00 2 street name signs 8 steel street light poles @ 5.00 @ 25.00 @ 145.00 455.00 91 street trees .: 50.00 1~160.oo 2. That all street improvements required by the SUbdivision Ordinance be installed; 3. That rear line utility easements be provid8d; 4. That before approval of the final map, the four foot strip along nAn Street shall be added to the lot adjacent; 5. Tha'~ the dwelling on lot 26 be rellloved and the lot lines adjusted so that all lots on the south side of Sharol Road can be made a minimum of 75 feet wide; 6. That one foot strips be set up on the east and west sides of "An stree:t extending 75 feet north from the north line of the subdivision; 7. That olle lot be removed between lots 1 and 16 and the remainder to be a minimum of 75 feet wide; That the one .foot strip which constitutes lot 42 be set up in trust; B. / .', I \ I I ) 9. That a revised map be submitted showing the lot changes before submission to the City Council. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 246, declaring the intention of the Commission to institute proceedings for the reclassification from Zone R-3 to Zone C-O and Zone D of certain property on the south side of Huntington Drive between Baldwin Avenue and Holly Avenue., including certain property west of Baldwin Avenue. Motion by Mr. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. Hotion by 11r. Pratt, .. seCOnded by !>Ir. Vachon and carried that Resolution No. 246 be adopted. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 247, declaring the intention of the COmmission to institute proceedings for the amendment of Sections 4 and 5 of Ordinance No. 760. This resolution deals with the minimum floor area requirements for residences and \.ith the number of houses allowed on a Zone R-l lot. I-lotion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Hr. Daly and carried that the reading of the body of the resolution be waived. I-lotion by Mr. Acker, seconded by ~ir. Daly and carried that Resolution No. 247 be adopted. An inquiry as to the proper classification for a cheese slicing and wrapping operation was considered. The consensus was that this was a Zone C-2 use. The first revised tentative map of Tract NO, 23767, previously denied by the City Council, was considere,d. It was brought out that the one and one-half story house on lot 5 is to be removed. Lot lines were rearranged to allow a - 6 - 3-26-57 minimum of 75 feet at the building line. Mot.ion by }fr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that the first revised tentative map of Tract No. 23767 be recommended for approval sub,iect to the following conditions: 1. 'ltAta 5 foot sidewalk and planting easement be granted on each side of the street; 2. That rear line easements for utility lines be p!"OVided; 3. Thilt all straet improvements be made as requirslby the SUbdivision Ordinance, including catch basins and connections to the existing flood control channel; 4. That the following fees and deposits be paid: 3 street steel light poles @ $1.45.00 $435.00 26 street trees @ 5.00 130.00 1 street name sign @ 25.00 25.00 10 lots recreation fee @ 25.00 250.00 Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that the Chairman be authorized to submit to the City Council a report and recommendation prepared by the Commission. The latter part of the second paragraph on page 2 of the minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1957, was ordered changed to read as follows: "On the advice of the City Attorney, there was a motion by ~fr. 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 on property located north and south of Lower Azusa Road and 'lest of the San Gabriel River be approved, and that the request for a special use' permit for the development of natural resources be approved with respect to that portion of the subject property lying northerly 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 Consultant, and further provided that the applicant file an amended plot plan showing the new location of the plant." The second to this motion and its adoption by roll call vote to remain the same. Motion by Mr. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Bals.er and carried that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as corrected. There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. \ /' 'f_i , . ill ,{ (f\ , Vv ()\. ' j ,. /7i) J ~)(../J?:f" ,. (:' L. H. TALLEI Secretary - 7 - Vu 3-27-57