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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 23, 1959 ~.. .. ROLL CALL MINUTES ZONE VARIANCE (Lutheran Chi.Il..) MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23, 1959 The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock P.M., June 23, 1959, with Chai~n Acker presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Davison, :Forman and Stout ABSENT: Michler (Mr. Robertson entered the meeting at 8:09 P.M. O'l'HERS PRESENT: Lor.tz, Nicklin, Talley, Gardner & Councilman Balser The minutes of the meeting held June 9, 1959 were approved as written and mailed. Consideration was given the application of the Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church for a zone. variance to allow the use of property @ 290 W. Foothill Boulevard for church purposes. Chairman Acker recognized Herbert Chambers, 1653 Perkins Drive, member of the' church council. Mr. Chambers spoke i'n favor of the application relating that a traffic count had been conducted on Foo.thill Boulevard at a time when the church services would be in session. Their findings showed approximately 40 to 50 vehicles counted in a five minute period; for this reason they could foresee no traffic hazard. The protest petition's claim that a church devaluates property was challenged. It was stated' that in some areas of Arcadia properties located near church sites have actually increased in value. The appli- cant's anticipate a 1/4 million dollar investment in church facilities. Bert Cobb., District Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America, Rancho Dis- trict, stated that there is a definite need for scout sponsors in the Foothill area of Arcadia. Because the Lutheran church sponsors scout activities the variance Should be granted. James 'Florvik, member of church site cODDl1ittee, felt that Foothill Boulevard is now less desirable for residential living because of the heavy week day traffic. Some of the lots in the area north of the tracks and south of Foothill Boulevard have remained vacant due to this condition. Pastor Ray Hanson, submitted a population distribution map of Arcadia' members. The point was made that there are only four churches serving two-thirds the area of the city. Only one Christian Church exists north o"f the A.. T.&S.F. RR. Another church is proposed on Foothill Boulevard east of Santa Anita Avenue. A survey of 80% of the homes north the tracks indicated that less than one-half are attending a church. Pastor Hanson reiterated that there is no possible site, other than the one at'290 W. Foothill Boulevard, on which to locate their Lutheran Church. Page One June 23, 1959 0#. ZONE CHANGE (R-3) REAR YARDS LOT SPLIT No. 253 " ,J John Iiorn, 142 S. Sierra Drive, feH that the points of protest based on a parking problem' were not accurate. At the present there is an area equipped to handle 16 car.s on the lot. Future plans call for an increase of about 100 cars.' Francis S. Wright, 1120 San Carlos Road, opposed the variance on the ground that churches devaluate surrounding properties. H. S. Bryson, 291 W. Foothill Boulevard reviewed the accident rate along Foothill Boulevard, and failed to see how the church goer could leave the lot without endangering the 'lives of members and passersby. the four factors Comments from the The Chairman declared the hearing closed, and reviewed that ate necessary before a variance can be granted. commissioners were as follows: Mr. Forman also stressed the four points that must exist before a variance can be granted. Particular exphasis was placed on the items pertaining to (1) the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, and (2) the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the general plan. Mr. Rober.tsonstated that subdivisions have gone into the area as resi- dential developments, and this residential area .should De preserved. Mr. Davison agreed tha~'churches are a welcome institution yet it is regrettable when they ask .for a permit under a variance procedure. It . is the Planning Commission's function and responsibility to see that the zoning development is not broken down. Mr. Acker added that church variances are usually granted where other churches enjoy the same benefit of location. Motion by Davison, seconded by Forman and carried to recommend denial of the aforementioned variance and instruct the attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. ROLL CALL: AYES: Acker, Forman, Davison, Robertson and Stout NOES: None ABSENT: Michler Inasmuch as a Zoning Committee report was not available, Mr. Acker suggested the consideration on the proposed changes in Zone R-3 require- ments be postponed until the first regular meeting in July. Motion by Mr. Davison, seconded by Mr. Stout and carried to postpone a consideration of deciSion on the proposed R-3 Zone changes until July 14, 1959. Motion by Da~ison, seconded by Mr. Stout and carried to postpone a con- sideration of decision on the proposal to amend rear yard requirements, as contemplated by Resolution No. 32l.until July 14, 1959. No. 253 - Hollis H. Barron. 1034 S. First Avenue The engineer's report WaS read. The Commission felt that the proposed split would tend to straighten an already irregular rear property line. Page Two June 23, 1959 "'" TRACT NO. 24499 Motion by Mr, Acker, seconded by Mr. Stout and carried to re.commend approval of Lot Split No. 253, subject. to ,the foUowing condition: 1. File a final map prepared by Registered Engineer or Licensed Surveyor. The secretary presented final map of Tract No. 24499 located on South- view Road east of Hungate Lane, cqnsisting of 11 lots. The map con- forms substantially with the approved tentative map. Motion by Robertson, seconded by Stout arid carried unanimously to recommend approval of final map of Tract No. 24499, subject to the following: 1. Install all street' improvements .required by the sub- division ordinance. 2. Pay the following fees and deposits: 2 s.treet lights @ $150.00 ea. 16 street trees @ $5.00 ea. 11 lots recreation fee @ $25.00 ea. $300.00 80.00 275.00 3. Dedicate lots 12 and 13 to the. city in fee. 4. Provide a satisfactory drainage easement from the northariey. 5. The city shall dedicate Lots 8, 9 and 10, Tract No. 22220 for' street and alley purposes. 6. Pr.ovide necessary utility easements. 7. Record a covenant on Lot 11 stipulating that upon change of ownership of the lot or, upon application for a building permit. to. develop it, the south 20 feet of the west 5.06 feet of Lot 11 will be deeded in fee to the City of Arcadia, and in any case, shall be deeded in fee to the City of Arcadia at the end of a 10 year period. ZONE VARIANCE A letter received from the Foothill Jewish Community Center was (Jewish Center)presented. The body of the letter requested an extension of time of the.ir approved zone variance at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Second Avenue. The present variance expires July 6, 1959. TENTATIVE MAP (County Terr. ) BUSINESS LICENSE (Master T. V. an tenna) Mr. Stout cautioned the commission on establishing policies of variance extensions. Motion by Robertson, seconded by Forman and carried unanimously to grant the Foothill Jewish Community Center a six month extension of time of their previously approved zone variance. Tentative map of Tract 'No. 25103 was received from the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation. The proposed subdivision lies west of the city boundary and north of Duarte Road in County territory, consisting of 7 lots. Chairman Acker instructed the secretary to inform the Regional Planning Commission that the lots sizes do not meet the city minimum standards', and further recommend that, if approved, the existing cul de sac be eliminated and the curbs be reconstructed' on a straight line. The Commission was advised that the Southern California Fringe .T.F. Com- pany had made app1icationfor a business license to install a master T.V. antenna on Lot 3, Tract No. 23145 in the Santa Anita Highlands. This mas- ter antenna would serve as a booster to the fringe areas in the last three tracts of the Highlands. Wires from Page Three June 23, 1959 .. , ,~ '! '--/ the antenna would lead to and be carried on the Edison and Tele- phone poles with lead tn wires to the various homes. Because the utility poles and wires would'be utilized, approval of the Edison and telephone companies is necessary. Matt Hunt representing the George Elkins Company spoke of the definite need of this type of service for the fringe area. Many of the unsightly tall individual T.V. Antennas would. be eliminated if the master tower was instafled. Leo Arranaga and Herbert .Hunt of the Southern California fringe T.V. Company, Glendale 5, California, explained in detail how the antenna would "e installed and operated. Similar service is being conducted in La Canada, La Crescenta and Sun Valley, California. Subscription to the service would be approximately $4.50 per month with an .added $90.00 installation fee'. ,- Mr. ~icklin stated that this type of operation is not classed as a permissible' use. in .the zoning ordinance. The cOlDIDission should recom- mend that the installation and use of such a T.V. antenna be classified as a use permissible in a specific zon~ or as a special use subject to the regulation of a special use permit application. A general question and answer session ensued. Motion by Rob'ertson, ,seconded by Forman and carried to recommend the classification of a master T.V . antenna as a special use and to instruct the attorney to prep~re the necessary resolution. Mr. Nicklin advised the'T. V. company that in areas where their company lines encroach on public property a franchise similar to that granted by the city to the Edison and telephone companies might. possibly be needed. RESOLUTtON No. No. 334 The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 334 en~itled: 334 LOT SPLtT No. 254 ( Inve s t iga tion) ZONE RE~CLASS- lFlCATION Zone C-3 & D "A Resolution of the City Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia., California, rec01lllll8nding the classification of a cOlDIDercial master antenna to serve fringe areas as a Special use' under Section 17, Ordinance No. 760 of the City of Arcadia." Motion by Robertson, seconded by Forman and carrIed to waive the read- ing of the full body of Resolution No. 334. MOtion by Forman, seconded by Stout and carried to adopt Resolution No. 3j4. ROLL CALL: AYES: Acker, Davison, Forman, Robertson and Stout NOES: None ABSENT:. Michler No. ~54 - Chairman Acker appointed himself and Mr. 'tigate Lot Split application 254 located at 1431 S. Avenue, assigned' for the meeting of July 14, 1959. Michler to inves- Santa Anita The Proposed zone change of property located south of Duarte Road to C~ino Real Avenue and east of Baldwin Avenu~ to Lovell Avenue was discussed. The change as contemplated would classify the above pro- perty into Zone C-3 and D with the exception of existing Zone C-2 Page Four June 23,' 1959 I. I .. ROBERTSON RES IGNATION ADJOURN property. The present R-2 lot on Baldwin Avenue (Lutheran Church) will be recommended for Zone C-2. Motion by Davison, seconded. by'Robertson and carried to instruct the attorney to prepare the necessary resolution instituting proceedings and to hoid a publ1chear1t\gon Augus.t 11, 1959 for a zone change of property from Zone R-l and R-2 to Zone C-3 and D bounded on the north by Duar'te Road, the south by Camino Real Avenue, the west by Bald'win Avenue and the east by Lovell Avenue; excepting the presently zoned C-2 property and excepting the presently Zoned R~2 property on Baldwin Avenue (Lutheran Church) which. is recommended for Zone C-2class.1fica- t10n. ROLL CALL: AYES: Acker, Davison, Forman, Rob~rtson and Stout. NOES: None ABSENT: Michler Mr" D. L. Robertson announc~ed his' resignation after an eight year tenure of office as a.City Planning commissioner. Mr. Robertson reflected that a great deal had been accomplished by the Commission and there was even more to be accomplished in the years ahead. The Commission acknowledged Mr. Robertson's fine record of service and expressed their regret in his termination of office. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. _..~ /.2~ M.- G. GARDNER Planni~g Te~hnician