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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 11, 1957 Council Chamber, City Hall, Arcadia, California, June 11, 1957, 8:00 P. M. TO: ALL CITY COUNCILMEN AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The City Planning Commission met in regular meeting with Chairman Robertson presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Aclwr, Balser, Daly, Pratt, Robertson and Vachon. ABSENT: Commissioner Davison. O'I.'HERS PRESENT: Carozza, Cook, Phillips, McGlasson and Talley. The minutes of the meeting of May 28, 1957, were approved as written and mailed. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of earl D. and Lorl1aine E. Anderson for a change of zone from Zone &-3 to Zones C-2, PR-3 and &-2 on property located at 2611 South Second Avenue. The application was read, inCluding a letter from the applicants further explain.ing their reason for asking for Zone C-2 rather than C-l, and an agreement offering to dedicate certain property for street and ailey purposes provided the change to Zone C-2 is granted. Maps showing present and proposed zoning in the area were displayed and studied. Dr. Anderson addressed tha Commiasion in favor of the application, stating that the major facts had been set out in the application and the letter, that the plans for the street and alley dedications had been approved by the Engineering Department. He also mentioned the fact that he was willing to dedicate considerable property for the opening of the new street in the new subdivision to the north, which would be of no benefit to his property. Mrs. Park, representing ParI. Realty, spoke in favor of tbe application, stating that she was particularly interested in the proposed subdivision to the north. She stated tbat, in her opinion, the subject property was not suited for residential development, and that the development of it for comuercial purposes would not be detrimental to the area. Mrs. W. R. Goodrich, 2511 SOuth Second Avenue, also spoke and stated that. she favored the proposed zone change. No other person desired to be beard. The Chairman stated that the hearing would be continued until the next meeting on June 25, 1957, for tbe purpose of receiving reports from the consultant and staff only. Lot split No, 159, being the request of N. A. Bertram, 1511 South Santa Anita Avenue, to divide a portion of their property was reported on by Mr. Balser. The report of the City Engineer was read. The request was for a 70 foot wide lot, less than minimum requirements and less than other lots on Santa Anita Avenue. Due to a proposed subdivision of the aouth and west portion of the property, the relocation of an existing carport presented a problem. Mr. Balser stated that the applicant had consented to hold action on the application pending other developments. Motion by Mr.. Balser, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the request be recommended for denial without pre- judice, and beld for further study. I Lot aplit No.' 160, being the request of Tom Marin and W. A. Reniif to divide property at 135 East Las Flores Avenue was reported on by Mr. Balser and Mr. Daly. The report of the City Engineer waa read. Tbe possibility of moving a small house on the rear of parcel 3 to another location was discussed. It was brought out that the house is small ,and not suitable to move onto the front of a lot in this area. as all lots are developed witb larger house.s. Motion by 6-11-57 j Mr. Daly, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried that the request to divide the ealit 98.12 feet of the west 190.12 feet of lots 1 and 2, Tract No. 13932, be recommend- ed for approval, subject to the follOWing conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer; 2. Instali sewer laterals for parcels 1, 2 and 3; J ( r...-- '1( 1,1 ~ ~ 3. Pay a recreation fee of $50.00; 4. Remove all. the buildings on the property except the house and garage on parcell. Lot split No. 161, being the request of Margaret Ryan, 1103 South Eightb Avenue, to divide the west 30 feet of the property and sell to Byle F. Webb, 1036 Encino Avenue, to be used as a playground area for cbildren waa reported on by Mr. Balser. The report of the City Engineer was read. Mr. Balser stated that tbe proposed division would result in an area too irregular in ahape, and was poorly laid out. Motion by Mr. Balser, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that . the request be recommended for denial. Tentative map of Tract No. 24031, located west of Santa Anita Avenue and north of Camino Real, consisting of 10 lots, was considered. The report of the City Engineer referred to an alternate layout prepared by the staff, which would eliminate the irregular ahape of lot 10 and lIOuld provide three more lots in the subdivision. Mr. Vachon stated that he and Mr. Balaer had inveetigated tbe subdivision carefully and had talked with the owner. They felt that the tract, in its present form, was not acceptable, and should .have more thought. Mr. Erickson, the subdivider, stated that he agreed with the recommendation of the staff, but had been unable to get more land into the t.ract. The Secretary atated that Mr. Whitehead, owner of land to the south, had been in the office and was interested in the possibility of joining in the subdivision. Mr. Erickson ag%eed to holding the tract until the next meeting to give more time to work out the details. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Balser and carried that the tract be held until the next meeting for further study. Final map of Tract No. 23937, located on the extension of Birchcroft Street and containing 3 lots, was considered. Report of" the City Engineer stated that. the map was in conformity with the approved tentative map, and recommended approval. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that final approval be recommended, subject to the following conditions: 1. Post a surety bond to guarantee the installation of all reqUired improvements; 2. Furnish necessary easements for the installation of rear line utilities; 3. Payment of the following fees and deposits; 3 lots reCTeation fee @ $ 25.00 $ 75.00 ~ / , ~. 8 street trees @ 5.00 40.00 "v (, t - --------~ 1 steel street light standard @ 150.00 150.00 Communication from the City of Monrovia Planning Commission requested information regarding the possible acquisition of the abandoned Pacific Electric right of way between Fifth Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue for street purposes for an inter-city street. The report of the City Engineer concurred with the idea of opening the street, but pointed out that a bridge over the Santa Anita Wash would cost approximately $200,000 and that an underpsss at the Santa Fe Railway would cost approximately $500.000. He stated that financially the project is necessarily in the distant future. He also stated that the Pacific Electric Railway Company had been requested to give Arcadia first chance at the purchase of any part of their right of way. MGtion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried that the report of the City Engineer be accepted, and that the City of Monrovia be notified accordingly. - 2 - 6-11-57 Resolution No. 256 instituting proceedings to amend the zoning ordinance by increasing the required rear yard in Zone C-O and by prohibiting clwellings in Zones C-l, C-2, C-3, CoM, M-l and M-2 was introduced and the title and findings were read by the Secretary. Motion by Mr. Pratt, seconded by Mr. Acl(er and carried that the reading of the full. body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Acker and carried that Resolution No. 256 be adopted. Resolution No. 257 recommending the amendment of the zoning ordinance by establishing minimum floor area of dwellings in Zones R-O and R-l and by !futllher regulating the location of more than one d~lling on a 10:: in Zone R-l was introduced and the title and the findings ~re read by the Secretary. Motion by Mr. 'Balser, seconded by Mr. Daly and carried that the reading of the full body of the resolution be waived. Motion by Mr. Daly, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that Resolution"No. 257 be adopted. Chairman Robertson brought up the question of zoning in the Triangle. It was agreed that Mr. Orsi and the residents of the area be notified to have their report in the office by June 19, 1957. and that the matter be on the agenda for the meeting of June 25th. The Chairman reminded the members, that in accordance with the City Charter, it would be required that a new chairman be elected and new committees appointed as soon as practicable after July 1st. He also stated that the Secretary had suggested that a Zoning Committee be appointed, to study the 'findings and ~te a recommendation to the Commission after public hearings. Mr. Carozza stated that if the proposed budget were approved by the City Council, a Planning Division of the Department of PubliC Works would be created after July 1, 1957. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J) -IA 0'l\) l' C~ r 'vl)v j , rJ!..!/..v.{ L.M. TALLEY " Secretary - 3 - li-U-57