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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 13, 1959 ROLL CALL MINUTES ZONING Annexation 17-A , M.I N ;UT E S PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 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., October 13, 1959 with Chairman Acker presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Michler and Norton ABSENT: Commissioners Davison and Stout Commissioner Wallin entered the meeting at 8:30 P.M. OTHERS PRESENT: Forbes, Talley and Mrs. Maroshek The minutes of the meeting held September 22, 1959 were approved as written and mailed. The co~ission held a public hearing on the proposal to establish zon- ing on that portion of the property contained in AnRexation No, 17-A, lying south of the south line of Lemon Avenue as contemplated by Resol- ution No. 345. The Secretary read the report which described the previous County zon- ing and present land use along the west side of Baldwin Avenue from Live Oak Avenue, north to Lemon Avenue. Because the zoning and land use are so varied the description of properties will be on a block by block bas is . LIVE OAK AVENUE TO WORKMAN AVENUE Th, previous zoning was R-3. Out of 10 lots; four have apartment units and 6 have single dwellings. WORKMAN AVENUE TO LAS TUNAS DRIVE The lots facing Baldwin Avenue were zoned R-3, while the southwest cor- ner of Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue was zoned C-3, C-2 and P. Of the five lots facing Baldwin Avenue, 3 are developed with apartment units; and 2 have single family dwellings. Schaub's Market, a Texaco Service Station and a parking lot occupy the commercial southwest corner. LAS TUNAS DRIVE TO WOODRUFF AVENUE The four lots that front on Las Tunas Drive on the northwest corner of Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue are 180' deep. The front 120' was zoned C-2 and the remaining 60' was in zone P. The five Baldwin Avenue lots were zoned R-3. The northwest commercial corner is ,developed with a swim school and a Union Service Station. Out of the five Baldwin Avenue lots, one has multiple apartments, one is developed with three single dwellings, one has a single residence .and the Temple City Baptist Church occupies two Page One October 13, 1959 /--, '~ '-' It is our understanding that the church property is in the procesa of de-annexation. WOODRUFF AVENUE TO, GARIBALDI AVENUE The County zoning was R-3. One lot faces Woodruff Avenue and is developed wi,th a duplex. Ten lots face Baldwin Avenue of which four lots have apartment units; the remain- ing six lots have single family dwellings. One lot faces Garibaldi Ave- nue and contains two duplexes. GARIBALDI AVENUE TO LONGDEN AVENUE The previous zoning was R-1 5000. Two lots face Garibaldi Avenue, each with a single family dwelling. 16 lots front' Baldwin Avenue. Of these sixteen, 1 lot contains 3 dwellings and a small neighborhood market, 5 lots are developed with two dwellings; 10 lots have only 1 dwelling. Pepperglen Drive, a private street, intersects Baldwin Avenue approxim- ately 180' south of Longden Avenue. There are 7 lots along pepperg1en Drive all of which contain 1 dwelling. Seven lots front on the south side of Longden Avenue. Three lots have two dwellings (one of which contains a bird farm) 4 lots have single dwellings. LONGDEN AVENUE TO ESTRELLA AVENUE The previous zoning was R-l 5000. On the north side of Longden Avenue there are 6 lots. The large lot adjscent to the new city limit contains 5 dwellings; 4 of these dwell- ings are reached by means of a private drive to the rear of the lot. One lot has 4 dwellings; three lots are developed with single family houses and one lot is vacant. Three lots face Baldwin Avenue. Two of these lots have one single dwelling. The other lot, 570' x 133', lying at the southwest corner of Baldwin Avenue and Estrella Avenue is develop- ed with a hay storage business. The lot is complete with barn, pastures, office and dwelling. ESTRELLA AVENUE TO VAL STREET County zoning wasR-l 5000. All of the lots along the north side of Estrella Avenue have one single dwelling per lot'. The one lot that faces Baldwin Avenue has one dwell- ing on it. All of the lots along both sides of Val Street contain only one dwelling. VAL STREET TO LEMON AVENUE County zoning was R-l 5000. Eight lots have frontage along Baldwin Avenue. One lot is occupied with three dwellings'; two lots contain two dwellings; three lots' have one dwelling per lot; and the remaining two lots are vacant. On the south side of Lemon Avenue at the city lin~ there is a large lot 132' wide by 300~ deep. Two single family dwellings are located Page Two October 13, 1959 /--' ,. on the front of the lot at the front setback line. The rest of the lot has been cut up into 4 minimum size 5000 square foot parcels. These parcels are served by Rowland Avenue, a private street. Each parcel contains one dwelling. There are five other lots along Lemon AVenue.. One lot has three dwellings; one 'lot has two dwellings; and the other 3 lots are developed with single family houses. One communication was received, signed by Mr. C. B. Henderson, 6083 Baldwin AVenue, which stated briefly that his pro~ty had been zoned R-3 previously, and he wished it to retain R-3 zoning. The Chairman asked the Secretary to make a general comparison of the County zoning and the C~ty of Arcadia zoning. The Secretary described County R-l 5000 zone, which allows one single faDiily dwelling per 5000 square feet of land area. The City of Arcadia R-l requires a minimum of 7500 square feet per one family dwelling; he ~elieved that the R-3 and County commercial zones compared about the same to the Arcadia zoning; he 'added that. the County zoning was generally made on a block basis. The' Chairman announced this is the time for the public hearing to estsbUsh zoning for the newly annexed area. Mrs. Evelyn Malkin, 2826 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, which is not inCluded in the newly annexed area, stated she was seeking information as to the real objectives of the Planning Commission. She added she had attended the hearings for the requested zone change at Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Drive (Stogsdill), and she felt encouraged at the analysis the Planning Commission arrived at. However, she later was very disappointed when the City Council reversed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted the zone change to Mr.Stogsdill. Mrs. Malkin asked the commission what, if any, are the' long range plans for the City of Arcadia. The Chairman stated that it is always the intent of good planning to try to utilize the land, to the best advantage, and to maintain land value at its highest level. Mr. Norton commended Mrs. Malkin for coming before the commission and expressing her views on the important subject of planning for the City of Arcadia. He felt that more people should do the same. He added he thought the situation at this location was somewhat of an inherited problem insofar as zoning is concerned. He stated it is a great help to the Planning Commission and the City Council as well when the public expresses itself in this manner. Mrs. Elna Phillips, 9977 E. Woodruff stated her lot is 100' x 135'; right north of her are multiple dwellings; her property was 11-3 and she would like it to remain R-3. Mr, Peters, 6059 N. B ldwin, stated when he purchased his property in 1956, it had a rating 0.fR-3, south of him are two multiple dwellings, each consisting of 8 units; he would like it to be zoned in the City of Arcadia as R-3. Mr. Michler asked if both sides of Baldwin Avenue would be widened? Mr. Forbes, the Director of Public Works, answered that it is contem- plated to take approximately 2' feet on each side of the street. Page Three October 13, 1959 Mr. Ben Parker, 9945 Estrella Avenue, wished his R-1 property to remain R-1, and he advised those who were in the audience who wished to keepR-l property had better get up and speak if they wanted their way in the matter. Elizabeth Rosse, 9939 E. Estrella, wished to know what the specific plans for the rezoning are for indlvidual properties. She expressed concern for keeping R-1 zoning on account of the hay barn'across the street; it was het hope that the hay barn property would be developed for residential purposes and not commercial. Mr. Douglas Cooper" 9930 E. Val Street, sta,ted that even though they are now in the City of Arcadia, they do not have an Arcadia Postal address; his property is R-1 and he wants to maintain that same zoning. Mr. Harry A. Janks, 2500 S. Baldwin Avenue wished to go on record as recommending R-3 for the segment of this annexation, between Las Tunas and Garibaldi. Clement Schroeder, 9935 Estrella, wished to state that he wanted his property to remain R-l and also that the..hay barn across the street remain R-l to protect the residences on his street. Mr. Max Aldridge, 5935 N. Baldwin, was speaking on behalf of his mother and father, and was interested' in finding o,ut more about the proposed widening of Baldwin Avenue. Mr. Forbes explained to him that t.he figures mentioned are right of way widths, and not curb to curb widths. Mr. Paul Caho, 9929 Val, has R-l zoning at the present time. He has lived there for four years, and he would like to maintain the R-l zon- ing. Fannie Doubrawa, 9943 Longden, stated she owns the northwest corner of Longdenan~ Baldwin, and she believes the property is too valuable for R-l; she would like to have it zoned R-3. She felt on account of the heavy traffic on Baldwin the property is no longer good for a single family residence. Her property is 200' x 234' deep. Mr. Hugh Bouton, 9935 Val Street, has lived at this address for about three years. He was opposed to the annexation of this area to the City of Arcadia, and wished his property to be zoned R-l. Mr. Michler asked if the widening of Baldwin Avenue was part of the overall freeway plan. Mr. Forbes answered that Baldwin Avenue has always been considered a major highway in the master plan of highways. Mrs. Blanche Taylor, 9949 Val, believes her property should be R-3. Mr. Joe Ronstad, 2636 Baldwin, has an interest in a property at 9951 Estrella, a new home under construction. lie stated that if the commi- ssion were able to take a, vote tonight, there would be an overwhelming vote for de-annexation, and a return to the zoning that the residents previously enjoyed. The Secretary advised ehat in most cases the residents are asking for the zone that they already had before the annexation. The Chairman explained that until the recommendations are known it is not realistic to prejudge that the future zoning of this area will not Page Four October 13, 1959 ZONE CHANGE Seidner satisfy the residents. Mrs. Evelyn Taylor, 9915 Val Street, stated that if the larger lots are to be zoned R-3 many of them will abut R-l properties, thus affecting them adversely. The Secretary explained that the northerly portion of the annexed area was already in the Arcadia postal area, and the house numbers have already been changed with notices having been sent out to the affected residents. In the southerly portion, the residents are served by the Temple City postal area, and can only be included in the Arcadia postal area by petition from the property owners themselves. The Chairman announced that this hearing will be continued for a report from the staff and a report of a combined meeting of the Zoning Commi- ttee and theSubdivisionCoDDDittee for a decision and recoDDDendation at the next regular meeting, October 2.7, 1959. The. cODDDission held a public hearing on the request of Saul G. Seidner for a change of ,zone from Zone R-l to Zones C-2. and 0 on property located at the northeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Workman Avenue. The Secretary read the report which indicated the property is presently improved with a dwelling, rumpus room, swiDDDing pool and cabana. The property adjacent to the north is in the process of being rezoned to Zones C-2. and 0, and a market building is proposed to be constructed. The property adjacent to the east and across Workman Avenue to the south is zoned and used as R-I. On the west side of Baldwin Avenue, in the area recently annexed to the city, the block between Workman Avenue and Shaub's Market is predomin- ately an R-3 use. If the property is rezoned as requested the requirements of the 0 zone should be similar to those established on the property to the north. Also, the westerly 2.5 feet of the property should be dedicated for street purposes for the future widening of Baldwin Avenue. The Chairman declared the public hearing open, and asked for interested parties to come forward. Mr. Saul Seidner, 2.72.8 s. Baldwin Avenue, the applicant, stated he is trying to get a zone change to C-2., on account of the proposed A. & P. Market which will be built along side of him, resulting in the isolation of his property; he would like to have the zone change to concur with the rest of the block. No one opposed the request for a zone change, Mr. Michler desired to restate that he has not changed the opinion he had at the time the Stogsdill zone change was'before the commission;'he felt that the change in zone was premature for the area. He saw no reason why the commission should deny Mr. Seidner's request for the change in view of the Council's action granting the change to Mr. Stogsdill. Mr. Norton was in sympathy with Mr. Seidner's request, however, he believed the cODDDission should be alerted to the fact that at some point it must face the beginning and the end of C-2. for this area. Page Five October 13, 1959 PARKING REQUIREMENTS Mr. Forman concurred with Mr. Norton's opinion. He felt that granting C-2 on the northeast corner could lead to C-2 on the southeast corner and right on down an~ possibly along Workman. It is difficult to draw a firm line. He felt that the problem was serious enough that no decision should be made until a full commission can pass on it. The Chairmandeclared the hearing continued unt:f.l the next regular Planning Commission meeting, for a decision from the full commission. The commission held a public hearing on the proposal to amend' the zon- ing ordinance as it pertains to underground automobile parking, con- templated by Resolution No. 342. The Secretary read the report which stated that several inquiries and requests have been received by the st~ff concerning the placing of required parking spaces underneath apartment buildings, thus allowing the building to contain more apartments, and cover more of the lot area with the resulting increase of population density. The present building height limit in Zone R-3 is two stories. A base- ment having one..half or more of its height below groun~ level is not considered a story unless used for dwelling, business or manufacturing purposes. Consequently, it is possible to design a building with two stories of living quarters over parking whll:h is one-half above ground. This gives the appearance of two and one-half stories and does not conform with adjacent buildings. If the ordinance i~ amended as conte~plated by Resolution No. 342, the basement parking will be considered a story whether partially or fully underground, allowing only one story of living quarters. This will hold the building to a height comparable to other buildings. This will not necessarily reduce the coverage of the lot, but will limit the density of population. The Chairman asked for those interested to come forward and s.tate their views. Mr. Ralph Burston, 815 Fairview Avenue, who is employed by the Title lnsurance and Trust Company, believed that the change the commission is contemplating in regards to underground parking would be a detrimental one for apartment dwellings in Arcadia. He stated in his travels he has observed in the Los Angeles area there is a trend towards subterranean garages. He believed that the construc- tion of an underground garage added considerably to the cost of the multiple dwellings; the purpose of these garages is to allow more liv- ing space in the apartments themselves,; to provide ample room for large patio~, for more spacious ground area. He felt that in connection with the contemplated R-3 zone changes if the commission would restrict building to one unit for each 1500 square feet of land this would be an equitable solution .in every direction. He recommended that as long as the subterannean garages are entirely below the ground, and as long as the city has a height limit restric- tion this proposal should be considered verY carefully. Mr. Acker explained that the commission's purposes in considering this Page Six October 13, 1959 REZONE West Arcadia r---""'\ \--- / is to eliminate the possibility of garages which are partially above ground, which when a two story apartment is constructed gives the appearance of 2-1/2 stories. The secretary said that after checking with the City Attorney, the wording could possibly be amended to more definitely state that. Mr. Burston answered the way the report read they understood that any underground garage would be considered a story. Mr. Acker stated he, understood that if the garage was completely underground it would not be considered a story. After considerable discussion it was agreed that the commission's understanding in this matter is that if the subterrannean garage was constructed completely underground it might not be considered a story. Mr. Marx added his views to Mr. Burston's that in building a basement garage the developer should be commended if he wants to go to the expense of such parking facilities. This would eliminate the necess- ity of covering the ground with black top. The additional ground would allow swimming pools, patios, etc. Mr. Michler recommended that this matter be referred back to the City Attorney and the Zoning Committee for further study. The Chairman announced that the public hearing will be continued for a report from the Zoning Committee and the staff for a decision at the next meeting. The Commission considered a decision on the proposal to rezone Lovell Avenue, Naomi Avenue and Camino Real to Zone C-2, C-3 and D as contemplated by Resolution No. 335, continued.from September 8, 1959. The Secretary read the report following the meeting with the property owners which stated the proposed dedications for street widening and alley opening and various methods of their improvement were explained by the City Attorney. There was considerable difference of opinion among the various pro- perty owners of Lovell and Naomi Avenues. The proposed D zone require- ments dis cause some concern. It was generally agreed that if the C-3 zoning was to be contingent on compliance with the street widening and alley opening 'requirements proposed, that the district should be broken into workable size areas so that development of the area might proceed on a stage basis. Also, that if the development under proposed requirements did not occur within a reasonable time, possibly two years, then the entire matter should be reconsidered by the commission. It is, suggested that if the rezoning be recommended as suggested in the report of the Zoning Committee, dated, August 21, 1959, that the following additions and corrections be made in the Zone D requirements; 1. The 30 foot alley at the rear line of the property on the south side of Naomi Avenue be dedicated as 29 feet for alley purposes and 1 foot in fee to the city. Page Seven October 13" 1959 2. A concrete block wall 6 feet high to be built on the one foot strip to serve as a buffer between the property on the north side of Camino Real and the alley to the north. 3. Condition number 5 pertaining to signs shoul.d' be corrected to limit signs to 1 square foot of area for each foot of building frontage. !f the contemplated zoning is accomplished, action assure the opening of the north-south alley at the Avenue property, from Naomi Avenue to Camino Real. is now dedicated. should be taken to rear of the Baldwin Part of this alley Mr. Forman believed this is an important enough matter that every coer missioner should have an opportunity to express his opinion on any contemplated change in zoning, and that this hearing should be contin- ued until the full commission meets again at the next regular meeting. A gentleman in the audience requested that if there is to be a contin- uation of the public hearing this matter be placed first on the agenda in order to accomodate the affected residents and avoid the long wait- ing. He also asked that the property owners be informed as to the com- mission's intention of block zoning, so that they could study the plan and better express their opinions. The Chairman suggested the owners be supplied with copies of the reports and then that they meet with the Zoning Committee to establish something basic for the further discussion before the commission. The Secretary was advised to arrange for a meeting of the Zoning Com- mittee on November 2, 1959 with the representative group of the pro- perty owners in this section. The public hearing was continued until the mission meeting of November 10, 1959. regular Planning Com- LOT SPLITS NO. 267 - Adstad Corporation, 508 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to Mr, For- man and Mr. Wallin. No. 268 - Joe Adashek, 514-524 W. .Lemon Avenue referred to Mr. FO,rman and Mr. Wallin. These two lot splits lie side by side. The lots conform to the other lots on the street which have been previously approved. Mr. Forman stated that after viewing the proposed lot splits he would recommend their approval. Mr. Wallin concurred. Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Wallin and carried to recommend the approval of Lot Split No. 267, subject to the following conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Dedicate the south one foot in fee to the city to control access from the south, and 59 feet for street purposes. 3. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance, including water main and service line extension and house connection to the lot. 4. Pay $25.00 recreation fee. Page Eight Oct. 13, 1959 5. The city shall dedicate for street purposes the barrier strip at the present end of the street and held in fee by the city. Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Wallin and carried to recommend the approval of Lot Split No. 268, subject to the following conditions: 1. File a final map with the City Engineer. 2. Dedicate the south one foot and the south 60 feet of the west one foot in fee to the city to control future access, and 59 feet for street purposes,. 3. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance, including water main and services and sewer line extension and house con- nections to each lot. 4. pay $50.00 recreation fee. TRACTS No. 17746 - Magna Vista Avenue, west of Second Avenue, 7 lots, final. The Secretary read the report which stated this tract had tentative approval on Feburary 17, 1959. Street improvements have been installed. The final map conforms with the approved tentative map, and ,is recommend- ed for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedicate a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement along each side of the street. 2. Provide necessary rear line utility easements. 3. Pay the following fees and deposits: 7 lots recreation fee 11 street trees 2 street name signs 2 steel street light posts @ $25.00 ea @ 8.50 ea @ 35.00 ea @ 135.00 ea $175.00 93.50 70.00 270.00 Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Wallin to recommend the final approval of Tract No. 17746, subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedicate a 5 foot planting and sidewalk easement along each side of the street. 2. Provide necessary rear line utility easements. 3. Pay the following fees and deposits: 7 lots recreation fee 11 street trees 2 street name signs 2 steel street light posts @ $25.00 ea @ 8.50 ea @ 35.00 ea @ 135.00 ea $175.00 93,50 70.00 270.00 ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Michler, Norton and Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davison and Stout No. 25253 - Fairview Avenue, west of Park Avenue, 8 lots - tentative, continued from the meeting of September 22, 1959. Page Nine October 13, 1959 The Secretary read the report which indicated that this tract has been under considerat'ion since August 25" 1959. The subdivider has been unable to secure 14 feet additional land to make the lots full 75 feet wide,and the street 60 feet wide, on account of the location of a guest house, garage and carport on the property to the west of the tract. Because the north-south portion of the street, shown as "A" street, will serve only 5 lots, the committee now recommends that this por- tion of the street be accepted as 50 feet wide with full width stan~ ard improvements and a 5 foot planting arid sidewalk easement on each side, and that all the other conditions contained in their report of August '20, 1959 remain unchanged. The Secretary advised that Mr. Erickson assured him. he would be able to get the 4 feet of ground nece~sary to increase the lot widths,. Mr. Vogel, came forward and stated that if the proposed street were to go through as it is shown his house will be facing the street at a 30. angle. For this reason he objected to the proposed subdivision He added that Mr. Erickson had not contacted him about the matter. The Secretary explained that the angle exists there now. The Secretary advised that due to the continuances on this tract the time limit has been exceeded, and action of some kind mus t be taken tonight, either 'to approve the tract, subject to conditions, or to deny it. Mr. Forman stated he had assumed that Mr. Erickson had contacted the affected properties to secure the necessary concessions. The Secretary explained that many tentative tracts are accepted before the developer has arranged for all the ground. This .is done in order to avoid spending money .for ground and then being turned down on the tentative map. They must hsve it, of course, by the time the final map is submitted. Moved by Mr. Norton, seconded by Mr. Wallin to recommend denial with- out prejudice of Tract No. 25253 by reason of the non-conforming cul de sac. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Forman, Michler, Norton and Wallin NOES: Commissioner Acker ABSENT: Commissioners Davison and Stout No. 21701 - Oakgl~n Avenue, north of Sycamore Avenue, 10 lots, Tenta- tive. The Secretary read the report which stated the lots in this proposed tract all exceed the minimum requirements. This extents ion will make Oakglen Avenue about 1300 feet long from Sycamore Avenue, but there is no other feasible way to develop the property. The street will end at the Flood Control property, which may be available for some use in the future, and allow the street to continue to another outlet. It will also provide access for fire and emergency vehicles, This tract is recommended for approval, subject to the following conditions: Page Ten October 13, 1959 1. Re-align th~ north and south lines of Lot 7 to provide better width on Lot 8 and better dis- tribution of land between Lots 6, 7 and 8. 2. Show a satisfactory disposal of the 'two small parcels of property east of the street. 3. Construct a 28'foot radius turn around at the north end of the street, within the 60 foot right of.way. 4. Dedicate lot 11 to the city in fee. 5. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 6. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdiv- ision Ordinance. 7. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 8. The city shall dedicate lots 14 and 15, Tract No. 19107 for street purposes. Mr. Forman stated that this is a good use of the land, and he would recommend approval of this tract. Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Wallin to recommend tentative app- roval of Tract No. 217,01., subject to the following conditio,:,s: L Re-align the north and south Lines of Lot 7 to provide better width on Lot 8 and better ~Us- tribution of land between Lots 6, 7 and 8. 2. Show a satisfactory disposal of the two small parcels of property east of the street. ~. Construct a28 foot radius turn around at ,the north end of the street, within the 60 foot right of way. 4. Dedicate Lot 11 to the city in fee. 5. Install all street improvements required by the subdivision ordinance. 6. Pay all fees and deposits required by the sub- division ordinance. 7. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 8. The city shall dedicate Lots 14 and 15, Tract No. 19107 for street purposes. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Michler, Norton and Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davison and Stout No. 22042 - Fourth Avenue, south of Duarte Road,S lots, tentative. Page Eleven October 13, 1959 The Secretary read the Subdivision Committee report which stated all lots in this tract equal or exceed the minimum requirements. All existing buildings will be removed, except those on Lot 4. The plan, shows the existing dwelling on Lot 4 to be 6 feet from the pro- perty line, or 18 feet from the curb line of the new street. \~ile this is a very unusual condition, it will not appear to encroach, because the req~ired side line setback for the future dwelling on Lot 5 is 10 feet from the side street. On account of the extra width of street at the cuI de sac, the building on Lot 4 will be 6 feet back of the setback line on Lot 5. The tract is recollUllended for approval, subject to the following con- ditions: 1. Remove all buildings within the tract, except the house and pool house on Lot 4. Relocate the garage on Lot 4 to meet yard requirements. 2. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 3. Install all street improvements required by the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdiv- ision Ordinance. Moved by Mr. Wallin, seconded by Mr. Forman to recommend tentative approval of Tract No. 22042, subject to the following conditions: L Remove all buildings within the tract, except the house and pool house on Lot 4. Relocate the garage on Lot 4 to meet yard requirements. 2. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 3. Install all street improvements required by the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdiv- ision Ordinance. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Mich1e,r, Norton and Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davison and Stout No. 25368 - Ninth Avenue , south of Magnolia Lane, 13 lots, Tentative The Secretary read the Subdivision Committee report which stated that all the lots in this proposed tract exceed minimum requirements. This extension is 555 feet from Magnolia Lane, but its future exten- sion with another access to Eighth Avenue is very probable. Lot 14, 30.6 feet wide, and Lot 15, 12.5 feet wide are reserved for future extension of the tract. The tract is recommended for approval, subject to the following con- dit ions: Page Twelve October 13, 1959 1. Record a covenant sti~ulating that Lots 14 and 15 will not be used for any building purpose, until they.are approved by the city as a part of a full lot. 2. Dedicate Lot 16 in fee to the city. 3. Remove all buildings within the tract. Remove or relocate the garage on Lot 9 to provide required clearance from the lot line. 4. Provide all necessary rear line utility easements. 5. Install all street improvements, incl uding adequate drainage facilities, required by the Subdivision Ordinance. 6. pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdiv- ision Ordinance. 7. The city shall dedicate a portion of Lot 27, Tract No. 24311 for street purposes. nle Secretary advised that the low portion quite a bit of fill as shawn on the map. the street improvement plan. of the property will take This can be worked out on Moved by Mr. Forman, seconded by Mr. Wallin to reconunend tentative approval of Tract No. 25368, subject to the following conditions: 1. Record a covenant stipulating that Lots 14 and 15 will not be used for any building purpose, until they are approved by the city as a part of a full lot. 2. Dedicate Lot 16 in fee to the city. 3. Remove all buildings within the tract. Remove or relocate the garage on Lot 9 to Provide required clearance from the lot line. 4. Provide all necessary rear line utility easenents. 5. Install all street improvements, including adequate drainage facilities, tequired by the Subdivision Ordinance. 6. Pay all fees and deposits required by the Subdivision Ordinance'. 7. The city shall dedicate a portion of Lot 27, Tract No. 24311 for street purposes. ROLL CALL AYES: Conunissioners Acker, Forman, Michler, Norton and Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Conunissioners Davison and Stout MORTUARY PARKING The commission considered the approval of the parking lot on Eldorado Street for Glasser-Miller Mortuary, 501 S. First Avenue. One of the conditions of the addition to the mortuary some time back was that they provide off-street parking facilities within two years, and that before such parking lot was laid out the plans must be approved by the commission. The Secretary displayed the plan submitted by Mr. Miller for the parking lot. Page Thirteen October 13, 1959 Moved by Mr. Wallin, seconded by Mr. Michler and carried to approve the parking lot adjacent to the Glasser-Miller Mortuary. COUNTY Zoning The Secretary read a communication from the Regional Planning Commis- sion notifying the City of Arcadia of a request for a zone exception case requesting permission to construct a pharmacy at the northwest corner of Michillinda and Huntington for which a public hearing will be held on October 15, 1959. The Chairman advised the Secretary to thank them for keeping the city informed, and that there was no "bjecd.on because the property on the northeast corner of Michillinda and Huntington is already zoned C-2. RESOLUtIONS No. 348 Mr. J. H. Motts, 1518 S. Third Avenue, wished to discuss Resolution No. 348, recommending a variance to permit the erection of a second dwelling on property located at 1503 S. Fourth Avenue. He wished to know if there would be any architectural minimums im- posed on the proposed dwelling. The Chairman advised Mr. Motts of the 1000 square foot minimum in the City of Arcadia. Mr. Mo1lt also asked what the erection of this dwelHng would do to the property values on Third Avenue. He stated that he has made a sub- stantial investment in his property, and he felt that the additional dwelling on Adcock's property would. tend to devalue Mr. Mott's pro- perty. Mr. Michler restated the position he took at the time the application was considered by the commission. He felt tha t the erection of this dwelling would enhance the value of surrounding properties. Mr. Matt expressed his hope that this variance will be denied. The' Secretary read Resolution No. 348, prepared by the City Attorney, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE GRANT- ING OF A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF A SECOND DWELLING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1503 SOUTH FOURTH AVENUE. " Moved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. Forman for the adoption of Resol- ution No. 348. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Michler, Norton and Wallin. NOES: None ABSENT: CommiSSioners Davison and Stout Page Fourteen October 13, 1959 , RESOLUTION ADJOURN No. 347 - The Secretary read Resolution No. 347, prepared by the City Attorney, entitled: lOA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THE GRANT- ING OF A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE ERECTION OF A DU- PLEX AND A TWO CAR GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9912-9914 EAST CAMINO REAL." Moved by Mr. Michler, seconded by Mr. Forman for the adop tion of Resolution No. 347. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Acker, Forman, Michler, Norton and Wallin NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Davison and Stout. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission the meeting adjourned. L. M. TALLEY Planning Secretary ~/J~ By M. G. GARDNER Planning Technician Page Fifteen October 13, 1959