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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 24, 1958 \-/1 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OF 'lHB cm OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JlINB24. 1958 The Plll1lD:lng Co_bswn of the City t'~ Al:cedia met ~"J. regular session :In the COl'llo.:il Chamber of ;:1.8 City Hall a= 8:(\C o'clock P.M., June 24, 1958. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Collllllissioners, Acker. FOJ:lllllll, Michler, Robertson end Vachon. ABSENT: Commissioner Davison. O'l'BBRS PllBSENT: Carozza. Nickl:ln, Talley, CouncUman Reibold, end Mrs. Andrews. MINUTES: The m:lnutea of the meet:lnga of May 27 end June 10, 1958, were approved 88 written and mailed. Pursuant to notice given. a public hearing was held on the aPPlica- tion of Farley H. Archer, of 1070-1080 South Tenth Avenue, for a zone variance to permit the erection of three new dwellinge. The property is :In zone R-l end the Archer's are concurrently ask:lng for a lot split under Item No.4 on the agende. The request is to buUd oue new houee on the BOUth side of the lot end the exist- lD8 ClO1lstrUct1on be ckmlol1shed end two new b111ld1ngs to be 'built on the north helf of the lot. The pl'operty 18 114.06 fl'ontege by 287.89 :In depth. Severel propertiss :In this area have been granted lot splits. There are two driveways :In, two sewer 11nes end two gas 11nes. There is a sub-etendard duplex on the north 57 feet that is proposed to be r_ved, :In ordel' to b1111d two neW 1IlOde:tn houees. At pl'e&ent, there is a new houee set back 160 feet on the BOuth 57 feet of thl8 property. and a new 1IIOde:tn home is proposed to be built on the front of the south half of the lot. There will be two new homes on the north side to replace the sub-stenclerd duplex. BEARING ArcheI' There were no C01lIIIIUD.ications. Proponents were then asked to be heard. No one appeared to speak for or againat the granting of aaid variance. The public hearing on tbe application of Farley H. Archer, 1070 South Tenth Avenue, was held over for staff report and a decl8ion of the COIIIIIIission at the next I'egular meeting. BEARING Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on Resolution Louise Ave1W8 No. 294 pl'oposina establishment of zone D on cartain real. property on Lo111se Avenue and LeRoy Avenue. Proponente were asked to be heard. Mr. Alfred H. Allen, 1135 West Hunt:lngton Drive, stated that his subdivision consiets of 11 lots, on which dwellings range fl'OID 1900 to 2100 feet in area. There ere about 14 lots that will be affected by the Al'chitectural Overlay. He felt that if the Ovedey is imposed that it woUld help his sub- division and the ne1Bhborbood and that no one coUld possibly be hanled. No one appearecl to speak againat the grant1ng of establ1f1"-t of Zone D. The CbaiJ:lllllll declared the hearing on Ilesolution No. 294 held over for staff report and a decision of the Commission at the next regular meeting. .Page 1 Juna 24, 1958 '. ZOWING REPORTS James L. Rsid ZONE CLASS Il ICATION Skating Rink tar SPLIT NO. 211 The COIIIIllise1on con81dered a decision on the request of James L. Reid for a varlsnce for a second dwelling at 601 Sharon Road. The hearing on thb matter was held at the last meeting. The report of the Zoning Committee was read be the Secretary. During the processing of the subdivis10n on Sharon Road, the matter WaS considered by the subdivider aDd owner. The tract restrictions state that all lots shall be Itmited to one single residence except that this lot No. 12 may have a new residence in front of the existing residence. The lot i8 75 feet by 120 feet, containing 9,000 square feet. The zoning ord1Dance has for many years required 15,000 squue feet for two dwellings. The plot plaD submitted shows 10 feet, 6 inches, between houses aDd about 7 feet between a roofed porch aDd the existing residence. The ordinance requires 35 feet. The existing residence is located 12 feet from the rear lo.t line where the presaDt requirement la 25 feet. The exlating building 'is54O squue feet aDd the present ordinance requires 1000 square feet. The plot plaD shows that the proposal does not meet ord1Dance requirements in any respect. Motion by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. Forman, aDd carried, that the request of J8lIl8S L. Reid for a variance to allow the construc- tion of a new house on a new lot in a new subdivision aDd retain the existing house on the rear of the lot be denied. It ie felt that this is not necessary for the preservatlon of a property right posseseed by other owners, as no other owner in this tract has the right for a second dwelling. The appl1cant may. however, build the new house, provided he removes the present non-conforming dwelling. The Collllllisslon consldered the zone classification to be applied to roller skating rinks. By Resolution No. 281, adopted March 25, 1958, the Collllll:l.aslon recommended that roller rinks be classified as a use pe~ssible in Zone C-2. After considerable protest was reglstered with the City CoUDcil, the 1118tter was referred back to the COIIIIllisslon for further consideration, and a public hearing oil the matter was held. While there is an application pending for a comparatively small rink, the matter is best considered in the light of aDY rink that might be proposed. A roller skating rink la. to some extent, aD UDusual use. in that it 1118Y involve assembly of a conslderable number of people aDd might well be a problem as to noise from the music. It was felt that any classificatlon established will govern as to large installations as well 8S the slll8ll one presently being consldered. It was moved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. Forman, and carried, that a roller skating rink be classified as a special use UDder Section 17 of the Zoning OrdinaDce. Thls will provide the meaDS of investigating aDd considering the circumstances that apply in each individual application. Farley H. Archer. 1070 - 1080 South Tenth Avenue, referred to Mr. Acker aDd Mr. Porman. The request is to divide into two lots, each having 57.03 feet width. The lot ls 114.06 feet by 287.89 feet deep. There ls now an ex1.sting non-conforming duplex on the north portion and a new single femily dwelling on the rear of the sputh portion. A s1m1lar request, as lot split No. 86, was approved in March. 1956, on condition that the duplex be removed. This was not done and the approval has lapsed because of the t1me limit. Thla ls a re-appUcation for the same divlaion with the agreement to remove the duplex. The appllcant 1s also concurrently applying for a zone var1ance to allow the collstruction of two new dwellings on the north half aDd one new dwelling on the front Page 2 June 24, 1958 '. ~ TIlACT NO. 24311 'l'llACT NO. 21341 , ~ ~. portion of the south half. The lot width and area confozm with other lots in the area. Motion by Mr. Acker, secOnded by Mr. Forman, and Qauied, that Lot SpUt No. 211, Parley H. Archer, 1070 - 1080 South Tenth Avenue, be recCllIIIIIIl1lded for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. Flle a ftDal map with the City E~g1neer. 2. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. 3. Remove the existing buildings on the north portion. Final map of Tract No. 24311, located on Ninth Avanue. containing 26 lots. This final map conforms substantially with the approved tentative map and is now ready for final approval. CollP"u-aication from Bg11 Ropen stated that ths subdivider and his office had been unable to secure the signature of the ouner of land to allow the corner radius at the southeast corner of Bighth Avanue and Bl Norte Avenue, and requested that this requirement be eUm1nated. The Commf.ssion felt that the dedication could be secured in a future lot split application. Moved by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Mlehler, and carrted. that final IlI8P of Tract No. 24311. be reCOllllll8llded for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordhumee. 2. Pay all fees and deposits required by the subdiv1slon ordiD8l1Ce. as follows: 67 street trees @ $5.00 4 street D8III8 signs at $25.00 7 street Ugbts at $150.00 26 lots, recreation fee et $25.00 Total fees $ 335.00 100.00 1050.00 650.00 $2135.00 3. Dedicate a S foot wide planting easement along the north line of lot 14. 4. Dedicate 1 foot in fee to the City along tho south l1ne of Magnolia Lane. 5. Provide rear l1ne eaaements for utiUttes. 6. Dedicate the necessary drainage easement. Report on Tract No. 21341, located on WinDie Way, west of Santa Anita Avenue. containing 14 lots. Thls had been referred back to the subdivision committee. This trect wes reco_nded for approval on May 27, and wes approved by the Council on June 3, 1958. Near the end of the June 3 meeting, considerable protest developed. and the approval was rescinded and the IlI8tter referred back to the Comm1ssion. The Commission had a hearing on the matter on June 10. Numerous letters and petitions were filed. All of the eight owners whose property is involved in the tract urged its approval. Another petition with 44 signatures of surrounding owners urged its approval. Of these 44 signatures, six are on C8IIIino Real snd one on Norman Avenue in Zone a-o. live of these seven are in a location where the future extension of Winnie Way might affect their property. A request had been made as to the length of a cul-de-sac satisfactory to service the area. The Chief of Police and the Fire Chief recommended that dead end streetA be limited to appro2dmately 500 feet in length. Winnie Way 1s now 437 feet long.. The proposed subdivision would add about 637 feet. Possible future extenB10n Page 3 June 24. 1958 --~\ ,J 1nto Zone a-o would add st:111 more. The Commissiob is of the op1nion that the extenalon is 811t1rely too long without addittonal access. In the protests there ~e certain po1nts whicl1 seemed obJection- able. as follows: 1. The proposed street was of B:lbBtandard ~qidth. 2. Additional traffic on NO::nlal1 Avanua would be cre::o.tad. 3. Additionel drainage problelU:;' wow.d be created cn I.b.:msn Avenue. 4. The or intersection would cauoe hee.d11.gbt BIDIoya:4CS to the residents on the south side of NOrDlan Avenue. S. Additional land for future widen1ng 'lIDu).d be taken from a lot 1n Zona a-o. causing the mov1ng of the pree..mt garage. There is very l1ttle land left ill the City xor s1Jodlv1a:l.C'::J end development. except the rear portion C'f d90p lot~ fo~~~ly used for farming and agricultural PU1'!loses~ and on "Ibidl IIl&IlY abandoned buildings now constitute a fire hazard. The opening of pract1.cally all of the IlaW 1l\'!>.divill1ons :l.n the past few years has created exactly the sa:na problems ;:(.mpla.:b...-ed of in this case. As to the matter of a or 1ntersec.t:l,O!l. the identical situation exists 1n 18 placaa in the upper. !!.r.ut:ho and Santa ADita Oaks area 1n Zone R-O. The 101: at lOS Waat Norman Avenue. adjacent to the 'i/8st side of the proposed strset. is ~vered by deed restrictions which rUD undl1970., Tho restriction prOvides that no building site 8~1811 be less than 15_000 Eq'.18.ra feet, which precludes it f;::om now becoming 8. part. of the sub.division. '!he restrictioD also provides tbat buildings sbLll be 20 ,feet from a side street. If, :I.n t.he futu!:'fl_ the et:-eet is mooned. as recommended. itW:>i~d require the moving of the garage. but the house itself would be 28 fe:3t from the new street 11ne. The Commission has reviewed the tract. taking into coDsideration the protests presented, and feel that no damage will be done to other property, and that till! dnvelopment of the tract will be as advanUgeous to the City as ol:!J,er developmenta of rear property has bee::!. A letter wae presE'nted signed by Mr. and Mrs. Thomure, protesting aga1nst the approval of this tract,. as it is now proposed. particularly opposing the9treet opaning into NOrDlan Avenue. with traffic and 1ncreased drainage. The City Eng1neer explained 1n detail all of the facets 1n connection with the proposed de- velopment. Mr. Robertson stated that the one problem 1n develop- ment of the rear properties was to get access to streets. It was felt with the approval of this tract the development of the property to the west could follow. Mr. II. J. O'Neal, 105 West Norll1aD., stated that he had been 1n- formed that the additionsl property could not be acquired as of this date for the opening of the street in the a-o area. The 1ntention of the Subdivision Committee end Planning Commission was to leave it open so that future development could occur when deed restrictions had expired. Until such time Bsthe restrictions June 24. 1958 Page Four . TRACT No. 24350 RBSOLUTlONS L (-, ! ."-,/ are lifted there is no other way of pl_1ag. ,Hr. O'Nea~ feit that there would be a threat of coudAmftAt1on of a 15 foot 8tr1p of M8 property with tha opell1ag of a 50 foot street. HI'. Vacbo1l stated that _ provi8ion lDU8t be lilada for tha future in the event the O'Neal's mlaht sell and the new owner would desire to have a lot facing the new street. This allows sufficient width so that any tt.me the development is proposed, Wbm1e Way could be exteucled west. Hr. O'Neal wanted It de- termined that this property could not be acquired 88 of tMs date for tha opell1ng of tMs street, that b the a4ditional 15 feet. Be was informed that the Clty does not acquire property for street purposes at any t1.me,1t 1e done by subdividers with the consent aud approval of the property OWIIer. The City still has the right of emt.nent domain. The intention of the COlIIlII188ion is to leave it open in casa a future subdivision was proposed whereby the property owners could get togethar and develop it, as there is sufficient laud that a full street could be dediceted. Motion by Hr. Robertson, second by Mr. Acker, aDd ulUInimously carded, that Tract No. 21341 again be rocOllllllllnded for approval, subject to the conditions recommended Kay 21, 1953, and the additional cond1t1on thet the north-south connecting street provide a 7 foot parkway aloog the east (lltia, a concrete curb in the one foot stdp on the west dde and 27 ~eet of pavement, thb will provide a parkiog lane and two traffi.: lan.es, takiag tnto conaideration thet in the future the streei: might be widened 1-5 feet, providlng a 7 foot parkway along :;he west side, thus maldag a standard 36 foot roachiay in a 50 .foot r1aht of way. Th1e is to coudder the establ~.shment of a trust covedag a portion of the COOlt of Tract N'J. 24350 located on Loube Avenue IlOrth of CamillO Real Avenue. lnesmuch as the amount of thb trust bad not been entirely determined, the matter was coutlnued untll the noxt regular Planning Comm1sdon meeting. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 298, entitled "A Resolutlon of the Clty Planniag Commission of the City of Arcadia, Callfornia, recommendlng the classlficatlon of the business of Recreatlon Club as a use permlsslble in Zone C-2 under Ordlnance No. 760 of the Clty of Arcad1e". Moved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Hr. RobertsOll, aDd carrled, that the readlag of the full body of Resolution No. 298 be waived. Moved by Hr. Acker, seconded by Hr. Forman, and carded, that ~s~~tion No. 298 be adopted. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 299., recOlIIIIII!Indlng the reclassification of certalu real property on Duarte Road between Bolly Avenue and La Cadeua Avenue from Zones a-I to Zone a-3. The lntent of the Commlsslon relatlve to this' Resolution was thet no part of the re-zonlag should be contlagent upon the full com- pl1ance of the entire area. It was the intent thet the area could be developed In sectlons, or ereas. 'It was, therefore, requested thet Resolution No. 299 hs submitted by the' Clty Attorney be wlthdrawn and raphrased to be submitted et the next regular Plann- lng Commtss1on meeting. . There belug no further badness to come before tha Commtss1on the meeting adjourned. ~~~ Planniag Secretary rw ~ #