HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 13, 1959
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
ZONING
Annexation
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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By M. G. GARDNER
Planning Technician
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