HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 10, 1958
ROLL CALL
VARIANCE
James Reid
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City Prop-
erty
MINUTES
I'LARNDlG COMMISSION OF 'l'BB CITY OF ARCADIA
llBOVLAR MUTING
J1lRB 10. 1958
The P18lU1lDg CClIIIIII1ssion of the City of Uclldia IIISt in resular
session in the Council Ch.....t..>.. of the City Hell at 8100 o'clock
P. M.. June 10, 1958.
PltBSBII1T: Commissioners Mker. FOl'ID8n, Dav18on, Michler and Vachon.
ABSENT: COIIIID1ssioaers Pratt and RoberC8on
Reibold
orHBIlS PlBSBNT: Carona, Cook, Nicklin. Tel1ey, Councilman land
Mrs. Andrews.
Pursuant to notice given. a public hearing was be1d on the applica-
tion of J_s Reid for a zone vadance to el10w the constl'\lction of
a second dvelliaa at 601 Sharon Road. -
Haps were presented showf.aa the proposed location of the seeond
dwelli128 , togethilr with a plot plan and design of the new reddence.
The lot is 75 by 120 and the ex1stiaa buildiaa is located on the
rear of the lot. The new buildi128 bas a floor area of 1750 square
feet. It was brought out that when Tract No. 15033 was racorded,
thie lot was taken into eoneideratlon and as a condition in the
tract restrietlone a new dwelllaa wse to be allowed on this lot.
This was part of the original tract reetrletlons.
The Chairman deelared that this wae the tilllll and place for b.eari128
those de8iri128 to be heard both for and against said varlanee.
Proponents were asked to be heard.
Mr. R. G. Bawklll8, of 522 west NOI'III8II, stated that this building
would not be detrimentel In any way to the neighborhood, and that it
was the uaderstand1128 of the people 10 tha area that a eecond dwell-
i128 would be erected.
Hr. JIIIII88 L. Reid stated that he had stated his fscts in the
application and had nothi128 further to IIdd.
Mr. V. D.Temple, 622 West Norman, stated that the dwelling was
designed in aceordance with the type of those in the neighborhood
and he was in favor of granting the variance. C.............fcat1oll8 were
received from Frank S.Kazarka, who stated thet the granting of
the variance would be in keeping with the infol'lD8t1on given by
the Knutsan Building Company at the time they purchased their lata,
that a dwelling would be ereeted on thia property in addition to
the un1t now ez1etlDg. and he wae not opposed to the granting of it.
Mr. A. V.Praechetti, 625 Sharon Rolld, also .advieed that it was
his underetand1128 that auch a dwelling would be built, and he was
not oppoaed to it.
There being nO protesta, or persons desidaa to be heard against
the grant1128 of the variance. tbe Chairman deelared the public
headaa eont1nued untU the next regular meeU128 for the purpose of
reeeivtng Staff reporta and maki128 a deeiaion.
Pursuant to notice given, a publie heari128 was held on Resolution
No. 286 of the Planning CClIIIIII1ee1on to determine the zone eluai-
fieation to be placed on CitY-OWDed property on the north side of
Live Oak Avenue, IIdJacent to the Santa Anita Wash.
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ROLLER SKATING
RINK
TIlE PROPOSED
REZONING OJ!'
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The Cha1rlll8n declared that this was the time and place for
hearing object:Lons to the zoning of thb property. It was
brought out that this was the small 50 foot piece of property
adjacent to the Senta !Dita Wash on L:Lve Oak Avenue. The
property was being sold and a condition of the sale W8a that
a C-2 zon:l.ng lIOuld be granted. The erea :I.n the vic:l.nity 18 zoned
C-2. Mr. Carozza presented an orel report on the property. No
one desired to be heard :I.n the matter, and the hearing was
cont:l.nued until later in the meeting. .
Pursuant to notice given a Public Hearing wao held on Reaolution
No. 287 to determine tbe Zone Classification to apply to a
roller skating rink. Petitionsbear:l.ng over 100 names ware
presented to the Piann:l.ng CODDll18sion recommended deuial of the
use of property :I.n Zone C-2 for a skat1.ng rf.nk and recommended
thet the use be placed with those businesses classified as
requir:l.ng a special use permit. It was felt that because C-2
property is :I.n many cases, close to residential property, that
such s aoe would be definitely a detriment to tbe residents and
property owners.
Rev. Washburn, 25 Colorado Boulevard, Director of Chrbt1an
Education of the Presbyterian Church, favored a roller skating
rf.nk and he felt it would be a place where YOmlg people could
go and he also stated that young people of bae1cally Chrlst:l.an
backgro1l:1d would use such an establ1sh:D6nt and that rowdyism
would not be apparent.
The Chairman declared the publiC he~r.ing on the zone claseifica-:
tion of a roller sket:l.ng rink be continued for staff reports
end a decleiou at the next rogular meeting.
The proposed rezoning of Du:u'te RoadfrOlll Holly Avenue wast to
the present commercial Ilone was cousidered..
Th18 matter was brought up lit the last meet:l.ng, but because a
bare quorum was present, it was held over till this meeting.
Thla report of the Ilonins cODDllittee was read, pointing out the
conditions currounding the area, and recollDllending the opening
of streets to serve the lll"ea.
.Tha ColllDl1.ttee recommended that after the street opening and
widening had been secured that the follOwing zone changes be
made~
1. All of the lots on the north side of Duarte Road from Holly
Avenue to the commerc1.al Ilone be Iloned R-3.
2. The ent:1re lot at 432 West Duarte Road owned by the
Methodist Church be zoned R-2.
3. The front portions of the lots 00. the SOuth side of Duarte
Road from No. 436 to llnd including 488 be zoned R-3.'
4. The rear portiona of the lots :\.n item 3 above constituting
a lot depth on each Bide of the new street remtlin in Zone R-l.
5. The lots on the south aide of Duarte Road from the Lutheran
Church to the present commercial 1Il0ne be zoned R-3.
6. The t1iO lots on the west side of Holly Avenue south of the
Methodist Church be zoned R-3.
Moved by Mr. Michler,seconded by Mr. Porman and carried that the
proposed rezoning of Duarte Road from Holly Avenue west to the
present commercial zone be recommended for approval subject to
the conditions and in accordancew1th the report presented.
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LOT SPLIT NO.
209
LOT Sl'LIT NO.
210
TRACT NO.
24350
TRACT NO.
21341
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Mr. James S. Coates, 1035 South Alta Viata Avenue. referred to
Mr. Porman and Mr. Michler. The Engineer's report was read.
It was pointed out that parcel 1 was only 65 feet wide but
contained the required area and conformed with surrounding lots.
Moved by Mr. Forman. seconded by Mr. Michler and carried that
lot split No. 209, James S. Coates. 1035 South Alta Vista Avenue
be recommended for approval. subject to the following conditions:
1. Pile a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Install a new aewer lateral and reconnect the house on
parcel 2.
3. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
The City Engineer's report was read. Communication from Mr.
Ingle requeeted that the width of 70 feet be approved so that
a future 70 foot lot might be divided. Communication from
Thomas J. Finnerty. 1718 South Second Avenue urged approval.
Mr. Finnerty verbally protested the requirement of a dedication
for widening Second Avenue. stating that in his opinion it was
not required. Mr. Forman suggested that parcel 2 be made 74.45
feet wide, leaving parcel 1.160 feet deep to correspond with the
lots to the south. Motion by Mr. Michler. seconded by Mr.
Formu and carried that lot split No. 210. Earl B. Ingle. l7l5
Soutb Second Avenue be recommended for approval subject to the
following conditions:
1. Pile a final map with the City Engineer.
2. Extend the existing sewer lateral on Norman Avenue to the
property line of parcel 2.
3. Dedicate 12 feet for the future widening of Second Avenue.
4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee.
5. Make parcel 2, 74.4~ feet wide.
Final map of Tract No. 24350, located on Louise Avenue. north
of Camino Real, containing 11 lots, was considered.
The report of the Engineering Staff stated the final map conforms
with the approved tentative map. A revised map of this tract was ,.
filed and given to the Commission to consider. The revision
amounted to extending .lot 13, on which it was proposed to
establish a trust for the collection of a portion of the costs.
75 feet further south.
Moved by Mr. Davison, seconded by Mr. Acker. and carried that
final map of Tract No. 24350 be recommended for approval subject
to the following conditions:
1. 'Remove all buildings within the tract except the dwelling
on lot 3.
2. Provide rear line easements for utilities:
3. Inatall all street improvements required by the subdivision
ordinance.
4. Pay the following fees and deposits:
35 street trees @ $ 5.00 $175.00
2 street name signs @ 25.00 50.00
3 street light posts @ 150.00 450.00
11 lots recreation fee @ 25.00 275.00
TOtAL $950.00
Tentative map of Tract No. 21341. located on Winnie Way, west
of Santa Anita Avenue. containing 14 lots, referred back to the
City Council for further consideration, was again presented to
the Planning Commission. A letter of proteat was read from
Francis W. and Jeannette Edmundson, 100 West Norman Avenue. They
objected to the opening of a street from Winnie Way into Norman
Avenue across from their property on the grounds of additional
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OBERLY
PROPERTY
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traffic. headlight8 and drainage.
Mr. H. J. O'Neal, 105 West Nonoan Avenue. objected to the
opening of a narrow width street adjacent to his property.
He stated that lend for future widening of the street to
standard width must necessarlly come off of his lot, which
would require the IlIOving of the garage and blocking the north
View from his dwelling.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fisher. 135 West Nonoan Avenue. also objected
to tbe street opening.
A pet:l.tion signed by the owners of eight parcels of land on
Camino Real. being aU of the owners contr:l.bllting land to the
subd:l.vision, urged its approval. It stated that tbeir lots
were 432.5 feet deep and could not be put to any prof:l.table
use. Other efforts to subdivide had failed. but felt that
this proposal could succeed and would be a credit to the
neighborhood.
Another petition bearing 44 signatures of owners on Camino
Real, Nonoan Avenue, Santa Anita Avenue end Winnie Way urged
approval .of the tract.
The matter wes referred back to the llubdivision Collllllittee for
further study. The Secretary was instructed to secure a report
from the police and fire departments concerning their views as
to the permissible length of a cul-de-sac street.
The collllll\lDication received from the Arcadia Unified School
District regarding '~<<quisition of the Oberly Property was
read by the. Secretary. The subject piece of :property has been
considered by the Planning COlIIIII:l.ssion on other oCcasi01lS. for
consideration of a lot split. zoning. and a tentative subdivision.
Studiea made concurrently witb the lot split and tentative sub-
division indicated certain requirements and conditions assoc:l.ated
with this 18 acre parcel of lend. which warrant tbe same con-
siderat:Lon at the present tilDe. The matter of. the particular
use of the property for schooi purposes at this time should not
be cons:l.dered. as that will again be before tbe COllllllbaton
probably for a zone change. Inasmuch as tbis is a Plann:Lng
Comm1.saton and City Councll prerogative. there are certa:Ln
conditions related to the public bealth, safety and welfare which
should be imposed 88 conditions. The Staff report indicated as
follows:
1. A five foot dedication along the entire frontage on Sycamore
A'o1enue.
2. There ahould be access madeavallable to the undeveloped
property lying northerly of tbe proposed school site.
('lIiiB can be accompUsbed with the dedicat:Lon of Oak Haven
Lane in its present 30 foot widtb and an addit:Loaal 30
feet from the Oberly property. and tben access across the
Oberly property to the north and east. The suggested plan
prepared by Barnett, Hopen and Smith, ill feasible and
practical for tbe extension of Oak Haven LaDe and could
satisfy this condit:l.on).
3. Bither Sycamore Avenue should be produced through easterly
to Valencia Way. or Hillcrest Boulevard produced westerly
to connect with Sycamore Avenue.
(This condition was imposed on the tentative subdivision
to prov:l.de adequate and necessary traffic circulat:Lon;
and the need for thia circulation is as great. if not
greater, for school plant use than for a aubdivision.
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SyCalDot!l Aveillie,.: Veitei'1y~ alttiousb already dedicated,
shaUl. be prod~d ibtouab io iu.3biand o&ks Drive with a
bl'iclse beiD8 constl'1lcted over the Santa Anita wash. The
feeliD8 of the Dep"UtIII81lt is that this lIOuld be aecessaxy
for the circulation of traffic, Urespective of the land
use and will provide for the propel' protection of this
entire area.
S. A stOl'lll drain should be provided from the intersection
of Oak Baven Lane and SYC8lllOre Avenue, westerly to the
fioo.d control c:haDnel. 1hts was the same condition
imposed upon the tentative subdivision and the proposed
use for school purposes can develop an equal or greater
amount of stOl'lll water runoff.
6. The production of SYC8lllOre Avenue easterly to Valencia
Way can solve that surface street drainage. If Sycamore
Avenue is not projected easterly, easements will be
necessaxy for a stOl'lll drain to solve the drainage problem
at the southeast comer of this land.
The City Attorney indicated that this procedurewaa instituted
under Section 18,403" of the Education Code and read this
Section.
The Section sets up the procedure to be followed, cases where
the School Board gives notice in writing of the proposed
acquisition. The Planning Commission is to inveetigate the
proposed site and within 30 days shall submit to the goveming
board a written report of the investigation and its recommenda-
tions conceming the same. Mr. Ackel' felt that thie was
prejudgiD8 until after a public hearing was held. Mr. Nicklin
stated that there was the basic requirement of the section
that an investigation should be made and a report made and that
is not limited to its present zoning, or even to the desirability
of the site itself aa that primarily is a decision of the
School Board. It is proper that this Comm1.ssion report on
related problems thet can or may result from the acqUisition
and development of such a site. If the BoaI'd of Education
makes application for a zona change, then a public hearing
_uld be held, with notice to all property owners within 300
feet.
From the standpoint of the report, the Education Code etates
that the Commission shall report directly to the School Board,
but the City Attomey recommended that the Council take
conCll1'1'etlt action, ~d in the past l.t hes been the same
recommendations as the Planning Commission.
Moved by Mr. Davison, seconded by Mr. Forman and unanimously
carried that the report of the staff be accepted and adopted
as the report of the Commission and that it be forwarded to
the City Council for fiDal action. Also that a copy be forwarded
to the Board of Education.
The matter of the zoning classification to be applied to a
recreation club proposed by Sherwood E. Wise at 17 South Fourth
Avenue has been coneidered by the Zoning Committee and the
Commusion.
Moved by Hr. Acker, seconded by Mr. Davison. and carded, that
the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a Resolution racom-
mending that the zoning classification for a recreation club be
classified as a use permissible in a 0.2 zone.
No. 290 - The City AttorDB7 preseated Resolution No. 290.
eatitled "A Resolution of the Planning Collllllission of the City
of Arcadia, Califomis, recommending the granting of a zone
variance to permit the construction of an additional dwelling
at S3S West Lemon Avenue."
June 10, 19S8
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RESOLUTION
NO. 291
RESOLUTION
NO. 292
RESOLUTION
NO. 295
RESOLtJTION
NO~ 296
LIVE OAK
REZONING
RESOLUTION
NO. 297
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Theproposedreso1ution was BIIIllnded by the Commise1on by adding
a condition to require tbe maintenance of a wall at the rear
property line.
Moved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. Forman, and cattied that
the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 290 be waived.
Moved by Mr. Fonnan, seconded by Mr. Acker. and carried. that
Resolution No. 290, as BIIIllnded, be adopted.
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No. 291 - the City Attorney presented Resolution No. 291.
entitled. "A Resolution of the Planning CollJlllission of the City
of Arcadia. Cal1forn:l.a. recOllllllSnding the denial of a requested
zone variance to permit the construct:l.on of an additional
dwelling at 1320 South Second Avenue."
Moved by Mr. M:l.ehler, ae,conded by Mr. Forman, and carded that
the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 291 be wa:l.ved.
Motion by Mr. Acker, seconded by Mr. M:l.ehler, and cattled, that
Resolution No. 291 be adopted.
No. 292 - The City Attornye preasnted Resolution No. 292, en-
titled, "A Reeolution of the City Planning Co1lllll:l.se1on of the
City of Arcad:l.a, Cau'forn:l.a, recollllllB11ding the denial of a
requested zone. variance to permit the construction of add:l.tional
dwellings at 1234 South Second Avenue."
Motion by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Dav:l.son, and carried,
that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 292 be waived.
Moved by Mr. Davison, seconded by Mr. FoZ'lll8D and carried, that
Resolution No. 292 be adopted.
No. 295 - The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 295. en-
titled. "A Resolution of the City Planning CollllD:l.Se1OIl of the
City of Arcadia. California, recommending the granting of a
vart.ance to permit the es.tabl:l.aluoont and maintenance of a tract
sales office at the intersection of Highland Vista Drive and
Canyon 'Road."
Moved by Mr. Acker. aecollde.d by Mr. Forman, and carried, that
the reacl1ng of the full body of Resolut:l.on No. 295 be waived.
Moved by Mr. Miehler, seconded by Mr. Davieon', and carr:l.ed that
Resolution No. 295 be adopted.
!2..>-l22. - The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 296. en-
titlec;l, "A Resolution of the City l.'lnnning CollllD:l.ss1on of the
City of Arcadia, California, recolllll1Sucl1ng tbe denial of a zone
vart.ance to allow property at 518 West Longden Avenue to be
used 8S a rest home".
Moved by Mr. Davison, aeconded by Mr. Acker, and carried, tbat
the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 296 be waived.
Moved by Hr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Davison. and .csrried that
Resolution No. 296 be adopted.
the hear:l.ng on Resolution No. 286, which instlti1ted proceedings
for the considerat:l.on of the class:l.f:l.cation of property on L:l.ve
Oak Avenue, being city-owned property, to a C..2 aone, was
declared closed.
No. 297 - The C:l.ty Attorney presented Resolution No. 297, en-
t:l.tled, "A Re801ut:l.on of the City Plann1ng ColIIIDiae1on of the
C:l.ty of Arcadia. Cal1fom:l.a. recommending the claeeif1cat1on of
certain city-owned real property .on L:l.ve Oak Avenue".
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Moved by Hr. Michler. se.conded b:v Mr. Forman, and carded. that
the reading of the full body of Jl.esolutlon No. 297 be waived.
Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Davbon, end carded. that
Jl.esolutlon No. 297 be adopted.
Mr. Davison stated that in view of the development of the
propert:v In the City of Arcadia. he would recollllll8Dd that the
Staff investipte and report back to the ColIDDission for the
putpOse of standard1zlng and establ1shlng the m....iI'u/ll> length
of a cul-de-sac withln the City of Arcadia. with the lntent of
_nding City OrdlnaDces to lnclude this matter.
There being no further business to come before the Comm1ss1on.
the meeting adjourned.
t'wv'~r
L. M. TALLEY
l'lannlng Secretary
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