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PLANNING COMMISSION OF TlIB CITY OF ARCADIA
RBGULAR MEETING
MARCH 25, 1958
The Planning COIIIIII1ss1on of the City of Arcadia met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, at 8:00 o'clock
P.M., March 25, 1958, with Chairman V achonpresiding.
ROLL CALL rRBSBNT: Commissioners Acker, Davison, Forman, Michler, Robertson,
and Vachon.
ABSENT~ COIIIIII1ss1oner Pratt
MINUTES
BBARING
Zone R-3
OTllBRS PRESENT: Councilman Reibold, Nicklin, Carozza, Cook,
Talley, and Mrs. Andrews.
The minutes of March 11, 1958, were approved as written and mailed.
Pursuant to notice given, the public hearing on the application of
Herbert W. Ambs, and others, for a chenge of lIlOnefrom zone R-l
to zone R-3 on certain property on Woodruff Avenue, Las Tunas
Drive, Worlcman Avenue and Baldw1n Avenue was opened. A letter
from attorneys Shatford & Shatford, referring to the change of
zone, requested that the Planning ''eolllllliss1on continue the hearing
set for March 25, over to April 22.
Amon8 the reasons stated for requesting the continuance, was the
fact thet it had been called to Mr. Shatford's attention by Mr. Ambs,
that his petition may not be as inclusive on Workman Avenue as
intended, and further, that some objections have been raised
which may be better answered after aetailed study, including the
fact thet perhaps one of the residents in the area had failed to
receive proper notice. The ad~itional time would provide ample
opportunity to amend the appli~ation and give proper notice to all
parties, so that when the matt~r is presented to the Planning
COIIIIII1ssion, it may be properly considered in full.
HBARING Pursuatlt to notice given, the public hefting on the application of
ZONE C-2 Ralph D. Stogsdill for a change of zone from zones R-l and C-l to
zones C-2 and PR-3 on certain property on Las Tunas Drive near
Baldw1n Avenue was opened and also was requeated to be held over
until April 22 by Mr. Shatford.
Mr. Shatford appeared before the COlIIIII1ss1on to Substantiate I11s
writtell r"quest and add that it would be advisable to contilUle
it for tha reason that if they amend the petition they could not
go ahead with the hearing at thls time, for the questions would be
new to the petitioners.
The Chairman stated that becausa the two applicationS' cOvered
adjacent property and were closely inter-related, he felt that tbey
should be .considered as one item. He ennounced that anyone
desiring to be beard who could not be present on April 22 could
speak nOW, but that the Comm1s81on would prefer tbat eny r81D8rkll
be withheld until April 22.
WilUsm L. Reddington" 526WllOdruff Avenue, asked hew many times the
hearing could be continued.
H1'. Nicklin said it was not the uaualpracttce to continue hearings
inclefinately.
Mr. Oldfield, 2803 Bradford Avenue stated that he was not illllllediately
involved but was representing those p&ople who oppose thts request
for rezoning and he asked that all those people who were present
to withhold any stateme:1tr that they Diigbt have at tbb tilliS, and
hoped tbat they would all be back and urge as many of tbeir
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LOT SPLIT
NO. 198
LOT SPLIT
NO. 199
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friends and neighbore to be back on April 22 aa possible.
Moved by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Michler, and carried
that the public hearing on the applications of Herbert W. Ambs
and Ralph D. Stogsdill be continued until the regular meeting
of April 22, 1958, at 8:00 o'clock P.~
No. 198 - Marion C. Knutsen, 607 Sheron Road, referred to
Mr. Acker and Mr. Michler, This request is to divide lots 11,
12 and 13 in a new subdivision, now 80 feet, 75 feet, and
75 feet respectively, to result with widttie of 88 feet,
73 feet and 69 feet, for the purpose of deeding the 73 foot
lot to the former owner. This subdivision was originally submit-
ted showing lots 73 feet wide, one of which was to be returned
to the original owner. The City required lblt the lots be made
~der, resulting in the relocated lot lines. The subdivider
has offered to deed lot 12, 75 feet wide, but the original
owner insists on receiving the exact land specified in the
escrow instructions.
Mr, Acker felt that the 75 feet should be maintained. Mr.
Knutsen is ready to deed the 75 feet to comply with the intent
of their agreemeut and he recommended that the lot split be
denied, retaining the lot as it is.
Fred C. Erickson, the broker, recognized that the lot was s
good one, and he did not want to change it. However, he had
agreed by contract to deed a certain piece of ground back to a
retainer. He had a letter from Mr. Knutsen's attorney stating
that they are required by contract to return the same piece of
property which they agreed to in escrow. Mr. Erickson agreed
that he had a good lot at the present ttme, but if they go
to court, which was threatened, they may have to return the same
piece of property, and if the original owner requests a
rescind of the contract they are still in a prOblem. He was
only trying to comply with the contract which Mr. Knutsen
agreed to in escrow.
Mr. Robertson felt that at the time the subdivision was filed,
Mr. Erickson had the contract, and that it should have been
brought to the attention of the Commission and the Subdivision
Committee at that time.
In the opinion of the Com~1s8ion,the subdivision as now con-
stituted is a good use of tpe land, and the t.echnicality of
the escrow instructions is not suffic1p.nt reason for making the
two su~stand~rd w~dth lots.
Moved by Mr. ~~kr,l', second"". by !:fr. Mil.:hler, :md carried t.hat lot
split N", lctS, N~l'ton C. K11U::S<>7.I, 607 Sharon Road b", recommended
for denial.
No. 19~ - Heney F. Hauch, 400 RO!lemarie Drive, assigned to
Mr. Ack",~ anci Ur. Michler,
The City Engi~ee~'s report was read.
T~is ra:[:..ast. ie pp.rtain1::lc to t';10 lnt.; on t:1'1 corner of 1:folly
Aver:u~- ot~;d !'...:Hzn"Ja~',~.,~ D.L~ ve. the ;..:Jt1i::':i!' j ot h~~:c.& e.~ the I~reeent
titr..~ 9 S f2et. '"J~ de ai...(~ tbe insi~~~ ;.5 fs'~t: r M.:. ~!l\uch "'tlanto to
split 10 feet arId w~!te the cornp.:.: lot .,{) fec~ and \:00 1D!)~de
lC't 85 feet.
~~. Michler felt that it conforms with the area and reco~ended
tr.at tb'l r-;plit be granted.
Moved by Mr. Michlor, secouded by Mr. Acker, and carried t.hat
Lot Split No. 199, Eenry F. Mauch, 400 Rosemarie Drive be
recommended fcr approval subject to the fOllowing condition:
1. File a final mpp with the C~tJ Engineer.
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LOT SPLIT
NO. 200
'tRACT NO.
21215
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FIcATIoN
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Bo. 200, Rancho Santa Anita, 251 Colorado Place, assigned to
Mr. Davison end Mr. pratt.
The request was to add 70, feet to the depth of parcel "A" of
lot split No. 188 which had been sold to the Santa Anita Church
of Religious Science.
Moved by Mr. Davison, secoi1ded by Mr. Acker and carried that
Lot Split No. 200, Rancho Santa Anita, be recOllDllsbded for
approval. subject to the follOWing conditions:
1. ,File a final map with the City Bngineer.
2. Construct a concrete curb and gutter along the
frontage of Colorado Place and Colorado Boulevard
before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for any building on the respective lot, as specified
in the minutes of the Council meeting of February
4, 1958.
This tract is the westerly extension of Santa Anita Terrace.
On lot 9 there is a dwelling proposed to remain and the dwelling
has a garage attached to it that extends over the line into
lot 8. It is proposed to take the garage off, move it and
attach it to the :::ront of the house, giJrl.ng the house a side-
line clearance of approximately 6 feet. The garage will be
3S feet back from the front property linej the house will be
non-conforming by only having a ten foot rear yard.
The City Engineer's report was read.
Moved by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Davison, and carried that
n-act No. 21215, the extension of 8a1ata Anita Terrace, be
recommended for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Remove all existing buildings within the tract except
the dwelling on lot 9. Remove the garage portion of
this dwelling to provide clearance from the lot line,
and add the garage at an approved location. This
, 'exJ.8tlng .house will have a non-conforming rear yard.
No additional house to be placed on this lot.
2. Install all street improvements as required by the
subdivision ordinance.
3. Pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision
ordinance.
4. Provide rear line easements for ut~.i.ity lines.
5. Dedicate lot 11 to the City to concrol future exten-
sion.
6. Cit_ to dedicate lot ~3, Tract No. 24031 for street
purposes.
7. Any futurg extension o~ this street must provide
another access.
The Secretary presented a~ item regarding the modification
granted to Jamea A. Fr~ 1807 South Eighth Avenue for a
Slight modification of the rear yard to allow an addition to
the hou3e. It is a shal~ow lot only 78 feet deep; the rear
yard required ~ould have been 18 and 1/2 feet, and the yard
granted was 16 feet. D"e:o financing and other conditions,
they have not been able to go at-ead with th~s and they are
asking for a six month extension of the modification. The
Modification Committee by ordinance has no' authority to
extend the time but the Planning Commission does have.
Moved by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Forman, and carried that
the s~ months extension be granted.
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RESOWTION
NO. 279
RESOLUTION
NO~ 280
RESOLUTION
NO. 281
RESOLUTION
NO~ 282
the City Attorney presented Resolution No. 279, entitled a
'~esolution of the City Planning CommissiOn of the City of
Arcadia, California, recommending the granting of a zone
variance for commercial building and automobile parking pur-
poses at Santa Anita Avenue and Las Tunas Drive.
!>foved by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Forman, and carried that
the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 279 be waived.
l'foved by Mr. Robertson, seconded by .Mr. Michler, and carried
that Sesolution No. 279 be adopted.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 280, entitled
a '~e8olution of the City Planning Commission of the City
of Arcadia, California, declating its intention to institute
proceedings for the consideration of and making recommendations
concerning the reclassification of certain real property
at 21i B. Live Oak Avenue, in said City from zone C-l to
zone R-3."
lioved by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Davison, and carried
that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 280 be
waived.
lioved by Mr. Ack~r, seconded by Mr. Davison, and carried that
Resolution No., 280 be adopted.
the City Attorney presented Resolution No. 281, entitled a
'~esolution of the City Planning CommiSSion of the City of
Arcadia, California recommending the classification of the
business of a roller skating rink as a use permissible in
zone C-2 under Ordinance No. 760 of the City of Arcadia."
lioved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. ,Forman, and carried that
the reading of the full body of Resolution No. ,281 be waived.
Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Michler, and carried that
Resolution No. 281 be adopted.
the City Attorney presented Resolution NO. 282, entitled a
"Resolution of the City Planning Commission of the City of
Arcadia, California declaring its intention to institute pre-
ceedings for the consideration of and making recommendations
concerning the reclassification from zones 8-1 and R-2
to Zone R-3 of certain property in. the City of Arcadia and
fixing the date of a public hearing thereon."
this is for the reclassification of certain properties on
the northerly and southerly sides of Duarte Road between Holly
Avenue and the commercial zone near BaldWin Avenue. On
account of other bearings scheduled for April 22, the date of
hearing on this matter WilS advanced to May 13, 1957.
Moved by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Acker, and carried tbat
the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 282 be waived.
Moved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. Davison, and carried that
Resolution tlo. 262 be adopted as amended.
there being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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L. M. TALLEY, Planning Sec~tary
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