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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 10, 1958 r ROLL CALL MINUTES ZONE VARIANCE (Rovanen) ( ',--, MINUTES I PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1958 The Planning Commiasion of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., September 10, 1958 PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Robertson, Stout and Vachon ABSENT: Commissioners Davison & Michler ' OTHERS PRESENT: Councilman Reibold, Nic:kl1n, Gardner and Talley Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the minutes of August 12, 1958 as submitted in writing be corrected by deleting from Page 6, Line 23, the following words: "The Chairman declared the hearing closed." and thus amended that they be approved. Minutes of the meeting of August 26, 1958 were approved as written and mailed. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing was held on the application of Fred Rovanen, Lessee, for a zone variance to permit the installation and use of mechanical equipment in a hand operated auto laundry at 1414 S. Baldwin Avenue. The staff report, as read by the Secretary, reflected the applicants request to add the following equipment: 1. 5 H.P. vacuum cleaner 2. AU,tomatic wheel washer 3. Automatic body brushes 4. Conveyor chain 5. Drying blowers The report further stated that a mechanically equipped auto laundry of this type is normally classified in Zone CoM. By Council Resolu- tion No. 2810 a variance for an automatic laundry in Zone C-2 at 66 W. Las Tunas Drive was granted on September 18, 1956. That variance contained the following stipulation: "That all compressors, boilers and exhaust fans be constructed and maintained in a closed section of the structure and adequately sound-proofed, all to the satisfaction of the Building Department and the Planning Commission. II The Chairman called for any written communication whereupon the Secretary read a letter from Mr. J. L. Murray, Arcadia Parking Inc., advising the Commission that he had no objection to the proposed variance. The Chairman then declared the public hearing open: Proponents were asked to heard. Mr. Alfred L. Smith, 61 W. Las Page One September 10, 1958 ZONE CHANGE (Wise) ZONE CHANGE (728 W. Hunt- ington Bl \I'd.) VARIANCE (Foothill Jewish Center) ''-- Flores realized the competition involved in such an operation and voiced his approval of the application. Mr. Fred Kovanen, the applicant, reiterated his application and aaked if the members of the Commission had any questions. General questioning ensued. Mr. Paul Garfinkle, as owner of subject property stated that many prospective patrons are going elsewhere for faster and cleaner service, and he would like to see the variance granted in order to bring business back to the Hub area. Mr. Frank Spallibo, co-owner and operator, stated that the equipment would be placed in the building and would benefit the area. Noone desired to speak in opposition to the variance and the matter was continued for a Zoning Committee report at the 'next regular meet- ing of the Planning Commission. Pursuant to notice given, a public hearing waS held on the application of Sherwood E. Wise, 17 S. Fourth Avenue, for a zone change classifica- tion from C-2 to R-3 on property located south of Huntington Drive and west Of Fourth Avenue, described as Lot 5, Tract No. 5205, except the northerly 215 feet thereof. A plot plan of the subject property was presented, and it was indicated by the Secretary that' access into this C-2 property is from Fourth Avenue across an R-3 lot. Section 15.1 of the Zoning. Ordinance states that no property in a more restricted zone shall be used for ingress to or egress from property in a less restricted Zone, other than for purp- OSes permitted in such more restricted zone. No communications were received. The Chairman declared the hearing open. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the variance. Mr. Vachon declared that the area had been studied previously, and the only access to the rear of the lot is from Fourth Avenue. As a result of an alley dedication on Lot 5, Tract No. 5265, subject property WaS zoned from R-3 to C-2. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Forman and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolu- tion to recommend the zone reclassification from C-2 to R-3 on pro- perty located south of Huntington Drive and west of Fourth Avenue. Pursuant to notice given, the public hearing was held on Resolution No. 305, proposing a change of zone from Zones C-O & D to Zone R-3 on certain property at the rear of 728 W. Huntington Boulevard. This zone change deals with the north 205 feet of the south 305 feet of the west 80 feet of Lot 22, Tract No. 2731. As a condition of tentative map, Tract No. 24499 this certain portion of property was to be changed to Zone R-3. This would place all lots within the pro- posed tract in Zone R-3, and thus insure a uniform development and use. The balance of the old lot, facing Huntington Boulevard would remain in Zones CoO and D. There were no opponents or proponents to this matter. Motion by Mr. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Robertson and carried unani- mously that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to recommend the zone classification from COO and D to R-3 on property located at the rear of 728 W. Huntington Boulevard. Consideration was given the application of the Foothill Jewish Commun- ity Center for a zone variance on property at Foothill Boulevard and Second Avenue. At this time Dr. Kent Nebeker, 150 E. Sycamore, wished to clarify certain statements that had been made by the applicant, Mr. Lapson. Page Two September 10, 1958 VARIANCE (H. R. Riggins) VARIANCE (Park Invest- ment Co.) SETBACK (Huntington Bl vd.) At the previous meeting held on August 26, 1958, the applicant had stated that the property owner to the west of the subject property was agreeable to a street opening in the area. Dr. Nebeker declared that he wished to go on record as opposing any such street and/or subdivision that would involve his property. Because the applicant had not been contacted the Zoning Committee did not submit any recommendation at this meeting. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Forman and carried unani- mously to continue the hearing on the zone variance for the Jewish Center until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission pending further study, contact of the applicant and a zoning report. This matter was continued from the regular meeting of August 26, 1958, pending report from Zoning Committee, The Secretary presented a letter from the applicant, H. R. Riggins, 85 W. Lemon, requesting withdrawal of the application. ,Mr. Stout commended Mr. Riggins on his nice attitude' and community spirit in this matter. The City Attorney then presented Resolution No. 311 recommending denial of the variance to permit the reten~ion of kitchen facilities in a guest house at 85 W. Lemon Avenue. Motion by Mr. Robertso~, seconded by Mr. Stout and carried unanimously to waive the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 311 Motion by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that Resolu- tion No. 311 be adopted. A letter from the Park Investment Company was read wherein the appli- cant requested postponement of the pending applicstion for a variance to allow a parking lot at 1150 W. Foothill Boulevard until November 12, 1958. The body of the letter stated that the validity of the deed restric- tion on subject tract will come before the Superior Court for hearing on October 14, 1958 in the case of Menninger vs.. Madsen. Inasmuch as the Commission would find it difficult to render a decision on the application until the legality of the deed restrictions are clarified, the matter should be postponed. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and. carried to contin- ue the hearing until November 12, 1958 and instruct the Secretary to mail out notices of a hearing prior to the aforementioned meeting. The Commission reviewed the petition of some 27 property owners along Huntington Boulevard requesting a setback change from 50 feet to 35 feet on the south side of Huntington Boulevard from Baldwin Avenue to the west City limits. The petition stated that lots have increased in price, and that by adding 15 feet to the building site, the land cost per unit would be substantially reduced and more attractive to buyers. A general discussion ensued whereby Mr. Vachon related that the zone change to c-o & D on Huntington Boulevard clearly stipulated a 50 foot fro~setback. Mr. Robertson stated that the medical center is at 50 feet. A change in setback now would create a staggered buil.d- ing effect. Mr. P. S. Rose, 904 Huntington Boulevard addressed the Commission stating that the present 50 foot setback is not practical for the contemplated growth along Huntington Boulevard. Furthermore, the petition filed contains close to 100 % of the property owners, and he is definitely in favor of a change to 35 feet. Page Three September 10, 1958 TRACT NO. 70952 RESOLUTION NO. 308 r" \... Alice Slater claimed that two more signatures had been obtained bringing the total representation to almost 100%. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried to instruct the Planning Staff to make a complete study of setback status on Huntington Boulevard ~rnm Baldwin Avenue west to the City limits and submit a report !rOm the Zoning Committee at the next regular meeting. Final map of Tract No. 20952, located on Magna Vista Avenue eaat of Lynden Way, containing 11 lots. The conditions of the recommendation for final approval of the map we~~ read as follows: 1. Provide the necessary easement for the sewer and street drainage into Le Roy Avenue. 2. The City should abandon the present drainage easement and the subdivider remove the structures. 3. The subdivider shall install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 4. The subdivider shall pay all fees and deposits required by the subdivision ordinance. 5. The subdivider shall deposit a proportional share of the estimated cost of opening a future street into LeRoy Avenue. 6. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements, 7. The subdivider shall grant in fee to the City Lots 12, 13 and 14 to control future extension of the street. 8. The City shall dedicate for street purposes Lot 12 of Tract No. 19656 at the present end of Magna Vista Avenue. The City Attorney then questioned Item No. 5 as to what the amount of the required cost would be for opening a future street into LeRoy A venue. The matter was ordered, held for a determination of the amount to be deposited. NO. 308. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 308, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, recommending the reclassification of certain real property from Zone R-3 to Zone C-2 and Zone D, located on the north side of Live Oak Avenue in said City." Condition "c" regarding entrances to the build:lng was questioned by the City Attorney. As outlined in the proposed resolution it was not specific as to the limitation to be imposed. Mr. Vachon recommended that a definite limitation should be applied to the item concerning itself with side street entrances. He suggested that no entrances to buildings from side streets should be permitted more than ten (10) feet from the front building line. A general discussion followed after which the City Attorney wrote the above recommendation into Resolution No. 308. Motion by Mr. Stout, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 30B be waived. Page Four September 10, 1958 RESOLUTION NO. 309 RESOLUTION NO. 310 TRACT NO. 21618 ADJOURN r' '''--.-/ Motion by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Stout and carried that Resolu- tion No. 308 be adopted. NO. 309. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 309, entitled: "A ResC'lution of the City Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, recommending the establishment of certain real property at the corner of Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue in said City in Zone D (Architectural Overlay) in addition to the basic zoning applicable or to become applicable to said property and specifying Arrhitec- tura1 restrictions to be imposed thereon under such Z.,ne D." Moved by Mr. Stout, seconded by Mr. Forn~n and carried that the read- ing of the full body of Resolution No. 309 be waived. Motion by Mr,. Vachon, seconded by Mr. Forman and carried that Resolu- tion No. 309 be adopted. NO. 310. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 310, entitled: "A Resolution of the City Planning Commission of tlie City of Arcadia, California recommending reclassification from Zones CoO & D to Zone R-3 of certain real property at the rear of 728 W. Huntington Boulevard, in said City." Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 310 be waived. Moved bJl Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr,. Sto.ut and carried that Resolu- tion No. 310 be adopted. The City Attorney raised an inquiry concerning the tentative approval of Tract No. 21618. On May 27, 1958, the Commission recommended tentative approval of Tract No. 21618, located on Greenfield Avenue north of Pamela Road. Condi- tion No. 1 provided that the City start condemnation action to acquire the east 30 feet of the parcel at 1416 South First Avenue, which was not a part of the tract, for street purposes. The cost of the proceedings to be borne by the subdivider. On June 4, 1958, the City Council approved this tentative map subject to the condition that the prope.rty needed for the street be acquired and improved for street purposes by any appropriate proceedings with- out cost to the City. It is not practical to condemn this property before the adjoining street is dedicated. Motion by Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Vachon and carried that the tentative !lPproval of Tract No. 21618 be amended to require the sub- divider to deed in fee to the City a one foot wide strip around the boundaries of the parcel in question; that the City acquire by condemna- tion the east 30 feet of the property at 1416 S. First Avenue; and that the subdivider deposit with the City the estimated cost of conducting the proceedings, the acquisition of the property and its improvement for street purposes; such deposit to remain with the City at least five years after the completion date of the tract or until such time as the acquisition and improvement has been completed, and any unused portion of the deposit to be returned to the subdivider. Mr. Stout abstained from voting, because he was not a member of the Commission at the time of the tentative approval of the tract. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.. )f Ylt,. .f L. M. TALLEY Planning Secretary Page Five September 10,1958